Are You Suffering With Sciatica Pain? - We Can Help!
When that sharp, shooting pain of sciatica starts up, it’s easy to hope it will just disappear. You might think the tingling in your leg is nothing and will resolve itself. Or, you may pass it off as a “simple strain from lifting something,” “just a temporary nerve thing,” or simply the kind of pain that “everyone has to put up with” eventually…
What Is Sciatica?
Back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the world and will affect almost every one of us at some point in our lives – over 70% of adults in the US alone suffer from the condition. The pain can range from a mild, dull ache to sharp, intense pain and may occur in any part of the back, but most commonly in the lower back. This condition can be caused by various factors, including poor posture, muscle or ligament strain, injuries, herniated discs, arthritis, or underlying medical conditions. Chronic back pain can have a severe impact on your daily life and is unlikely to go away on its own, therefore seeking the expertise of a back pain specialist is essential.
What Are The Symptoms?
The sciatica you are suffering with is just a symptom of a larger issue: your whole body is tight and is not moving properly. Over time, this stiffness leads to limitations, making you think, “I can’t do this anymore.” You might start walking less, avoid certain movements, and the pain persists. You may feel hopeless, not wanting surgery, and the medications might be making you feel worse.
Some people think that with time, the pain will heal on its own, but unfortunately, it often gets worse. That back pain you’re feeling now may eventually lead to knee pain, even though nothing is wrong with your knee. The problem isn’t the joint – it’s the fascia. The fascia becomes tight and dehydrated, and this restricts your movements and causes pain.
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Discover the Southwest Approach To Fixing Sciatica...
We can help you with your back pain and sciatica because we don’t treat conditions or diagnoses. Instead, we treat you as a person. Through myofascial release, we work with your body, mind, and spirit by applying gentle pressure to your body. When we work with you, we can often feel where your body is tight, hot, or tender. We then apply gentle pressure to those areas and wait for your body to release the tension. The assessment isn’t limited to the lower back or leg where the pain manifests. We examine the entire body for imbalances, as dysfunction in other areas (like the pelvis or thoracic spine) can contribute to sciatic pain.
We also work to restore balance in the body by releasing tight areas that may be pulling the spine, pelvis, or legs out of alignment. Improving posture and balance reduces the likelihood of sciatica recurring. After the release, you are often guided through movement reeducation, helping us adjust your movement patterns to prevent future sciatic nerve impingement.
Each session is typically customized, addressing not just the sciatic nerve itself but any other fascial restrictions that are impacting the overall tension and posture of the individual. This holistic view of the body recognizes the interconnection between physical, emotional, and environmental factors. We will therefore offer lifestyle recommendations and exercises to support recovery. This approach is gentle, patient-centered, and focused on long-term healing rather than temporary relief.