Sciatica Treatment, Fairfax, VA
Over 40 percent of people in the United States experience sciatica at least once in their lives. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and resides in the lower back. When something irritates or puts pressure on that nerve, it can cause sciatica.
At Mosaic Spine & Knee, we provide sciatica treatment patients trust. If you're searching for sciatica treatments, our experienced team is ready to help.
Schedule an appointment today and get the help you need to overcome your sciatic pain.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition that occurs when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This nerve resides near the lower lumbar spine, and when it is irritated it can cause numbness and shooting pains in the lower back and down the legs. People typically develop sciatica as a result of a herniated disc, poor posture, or other medical conditions. If left untreated, this painful condition may even lead to nerve damage.
At Mosaic Spine & Knee, we are dedicated to relieving sciatica without the need for invasive techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
If you’re suffering from sciatica, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Sciatica
Understanding the potential causes of sciatica can help relieve sciatica pain in those dealing with the condition. It can also be helpful for people looking to prevent sciatica to understand what puts them at greater risk of developing the condition.
Sciatica is often a result of one of the following causes that can benefit from conservative treatment at a chiropractor:
Disk Problems
Herniated disks, bulging disks, or slipped disks can contribute to pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing severe pain to run down affected areas.
Degenerative Disk Disease
As disks in the spine wear down, they become thinner and less flexible. This can irritate the nerves around them and cause sciatica nerve pain when sciatic nerve compression occurs.
Spinal Stenosis
When the spaces in your spine narrow, they can squeeze the nerves in the spinal canal. This can cause pain symptoms to occur and lead to sciatica.
Injuries
Injuries from sports or other physical traumas can lead to sciatica symptoms appearing.
Pregnancy
Pressure on the body due to extra weight from pregnancy can put pressure on the nerve roots that make the sciatic nerve or on the sciatic nerve itself.
Osteoarthritis
As the cartilage in your spine wears down, it can cause pain to radiate out and put pressure on nearby nerves.
Spondylolisthesis
Occurs when one vertebra slips over another. This can pinch nerves and lead to sciatic pain.
Tumors
Tumors on the spine can press on the sciatic nerve or its roots. However, this occurrence is rare.
Infections
Infections in or around the spine can have an impact on the sciatic nerve. In rare cases, infections can even result in permanent nerve damage.
Sedentary Lifestyle
A lack of physical activity or long periods without are a common cause of sciatica.
What symptoms does back pain cause?
Symptoms of lower back pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the common symptoms that benefit from an evaluation and pain management at Mosaic Spine & Knee include:
- Low back pain
- Tingling one leg or both
- Leg numbness
- Muscle weakness
- Other nerve symptoms
- Rare, severe symptoms like affected bladder or bowel control
What Treatments Do We Offer for Back Pain Relief in Fairfax?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN?
Mosaic Spine & Knee offers different types of back pain treatment, each serving a different purpose but all working towards the goal of lower back pain management. Some of the other treatments you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
How to fix your lower back pain?
The best way to fix lower back pain is to get care through a chiropractor. Chiropractors are specially trained to treat the injuries and conditions that can cause back pain.
What is the cause of back pain?
Muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, and injuries are all common causes of back pain.
How can you tell if your back pain is serious?
If your back pain lasts longer than three weeks, it is a sign of an underlying condition, and you should seek medical care.
When should we worry about back pain?
Back pain that lasts longer than a few weeks or inhibits your ability to perform basic tasks, you should seek medical care.
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