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Find Lasting Relief from Sciatica
Everybody gets aches and pains from time to time. In some cases, though, the symptoms are trying to tell you about an inflamed or damaged nerve. One of the most common conditions we treat is sciatica, which means an inflamed sciatic nerve that causes pain along the lower back, buttock, and leg. By relieving the nerve pressure, chiropractic treatments can provide pain relief or even a cure for sciatica.
Back and Neck Pain Center in Clearwater offers sciatica chiropractic care with a focus on both short-term results and long-term wellness.
Call or contact us to schedule an appointment for a sciatica exam and treatment recommendations.
The sciatic nerve stems from the spinal lumbar nerves in the lower back, branching in two parts down each leg all the way to the foot. It’s the longest nerve in the body. Nerve compression anywhere along this path can cause sciatic pain.
Patients often describe the problem as shooting pain down the leg, but there are many symptoms:
Sciatica can affect both legs, but it usually affects just one side. That’s because the bulging disc or pinched nerve due to spinal displacement or bone growth tends to affect one side of the sciatic nerve in particular.
There are several underlying conditions that may cause sciatica pain. By understanding the root cause of your pain, you can seek the most suitable sciatica treatment to effectively relieve your discomfort.
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms of sciatica, seek chiropractic treatment as soon as possible to prevent your condition from worsening.
Non-surgical sciatica treatments provide a safe, effective way to manage sciatica pain without the risks associated with surgery. Chiropractic treatments relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, providing long-term relief for people suffering from sciatica without the need for invasive procedures.
With non-surgical sciatica treatments, patients can avoid lengthy recovery periods often required after surgery. Chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and other treatment methods allow patients to maintain their daily routines while addressing the root cause of their sciatica pain.
Non-surgical treatments eliminate the need for invasive procedures, reducing the risk of infections or adverse reactions to anesthesia. Spinal adjustments, myofascial release, and electrical stimulation alleviate pain by targeting the source of nerve compression. With these non-invasive treatments, patients can achieve long-term relief without the scarring or downtime associated with surgery.
Many people write off their own sciatica symptoms as mere soreness. You might think that your leg is “acting up again” and pop a pain pill to ignore it. This is especially true for people with chronic lower back pain, who may not realize that the aching pain they feel in the buttock and leg is part of the same compressed nerve problem.
Sciatica pain can often take weeks to resolve. If left untreated, it can return intermittently and even cause permanent nerve damage. Remember, pain medications and muscle relaxers only mask the problem and do nothing to fix a pinched nerve.
When you arrive for sciatica treatment in Clearwater, Dr. Venis will begin by reviewing your medical history, symptoms, and any previous sciatica treatments you’ve received. Dr. Venis will ask questions about your pain, its onset, intensity, risk factors, and any activities that aggravate your sciatica.
He will then conduct a physical examination to assess your range of motion, muscle strength, and nerve function, identifying the source of your sciatic nerve compression. Based on his findings, Dr. Venis will develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release, or other therapies to relieve sciatic nerve pressure.
Treatment may begin during your first visit, followed by a series of appointments to monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure your comfort.
Dr. Monte Venis takes an individualized approach to each case of sciatica. Typical chiropractic spinal adjustments can relieve any nerve compression, often referred to as a pinched nerve. Other treatment methods may be used to help improve your condition.
Chiropractors can treat sciatica caused by many factors, including herniated discs and nerve interference. Whether you have occasional sciatica due to prolonged sitting at work or an acute case after an auto injury, your chiropractor in Clearwater can help with both pain relief and a personalized plan for managing and reversing the symptoms.
See your Clearwater chiropractor for various types of sciatica treatments, such as:
Dr. Venis utilizes adjustments to realign the spine and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves. By applying controlled, manual force to misaligned vertebrae, these adjustments restore proper spinal function. Spinal realignment reduces nerve irritation, alleviating sciatica pain to improve mobility and reduce inflammation.
Cox Flexion-Distraction is a gentle, non-invasive spinal decompression technique that reduces pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. Using a specialized table, our chiropractors gently stretch and flex the spine, creating space between the vertebrae. This process relieves pressure on the sciatic nerves, reducing pain by improving disc health and circulation.
Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to penetrate deep into soft tissues, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. Our chiropractors in Clearwater use an ultrasound device to target painful areas, stimulating blood flow to reduce muscle spasms around the sciatic nerve. This advanced treatment accelerates tissue repair for long-term relief.
Dr. Venis provides tailored physical therapy plans, helping patients strengthen the muscles around the spine and improve flexibility to prevent nerve compression. Our Clearwater chiropractor creates personalized exercise programs that target the lower back, hips, and legs to stabilize the spine. Regular physical therapy sessions can reduce pain, improve posture, and provide lasting relief by addressing the underlying causes of sciatica.
Dr. Monte Venis at Back and Neck Pain Center in Clearwater has more than 30 years of experience, including postgraduate study in orthopedics. He has treated thousands of patients with sciatica, bulging discs, low back pain, and related conditions.
Your sciatica treatment may consist of a series of spinal adjustments along with other forms of therapy. We can even provide referrals to other specialists if necessary. Simply put, you’re in good hands with a trusted chiropractor in Clearwater, Dr. Venis!
Wouldn’t you rather be free of sciatica pain, free to go about your day without sciatic pain? Chiropractic care for sciatica offers a targeted approach to seeking whole-body wellness.
In addition to scoliosis care, we also provide effective treatment for various spinal conditions, including neck and back pain in Clearwater, helping patients find relief and improve their quality of life.
Call (727) 726-4743 or contact us here to request sciatica evaluation and treatment or schedule a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Venis for chiropractic care in Clearwater, Florida.