Ambetter Insurance Sciatica – Chicago
SCIATIC PAIN; WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW?
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The pain caused by sciatica arises from irritation, inflammation, pinched or compressed nerve endings the lower back. One of the most common causes is a herniated or slipped disk that causes pressure on the nerve roots. In most cases, sciatica gets better on it’s on with time and self-care treatments.
HOW IT DOES SCIATIC PAIN FEELS LIKE?
Pain from sciatica can be described in a variety of ways, depending on its cause. Sharp, shooting, or jolting pain are some of the ways people describe the pain. The pain is also described as “burning,” “electric” and “stabbing.”
There may be constant pain or pain that comes and goes. Your leg will also experience more pain than your lower back. If you stand up or sit for a long time, or when you twist your upper body, you may experience more pain. The pain can also be aggravated by sudden movements, such as coughing and sneezing.
CAUSES / RISK OF SCIATIC PAIN
You can have sciatic pain if you:
• Injury on back or spine
• Are overweight
• Irregular posture
• Diabetes
• Osteoarthritis
• Smoke daily
• Lift irregular weights
SYMPTOMS OF SCIATIC PAIN
Sciatica symptoms include:
• Low back, buttocks and leg pain ranging from mild to severe.
• A numb or weak lower back, buttock, leg, or foot.
• Excessive pain with movement.
• Legs, toes or feet with a “pins-and-needles” feeling.
• Inability to control bowels and bladders (cauda equina).
TREATMENT FOR SCIATIC PAIN
Mainly there are three types of therapy to cure sciatic pain, but we will discuss two here:
1. Chiropractic Therapy
2. Massage Therapy
3. Lumbar Therapeutic Injections for Sciatica
CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY
An osteopath or chiropractor performs manual manipulations to improve the spine’s alignment. As a result of this technique, underlying conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis that cause sciatic nerve pain may be addressed. A better healing environment can be created through manual manipulation and ought not to be painful.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Pain relief may be possible through certain types of massage therapy, like deep tissue massage. Some of these benefits include:
• Improved blood circulation stimulates the body’s healing process.
• Exercising tight muscles and de-stressing.
• The body releases endorphins, which are pain-relieving hormones.
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