Snellville Sciatica Pain Eased With Chiropractic Therapy

By Fernando Ketter


If you are suffering from frequent back pain your life may be very difficult at times. In fact, you might not be able to do simple things like sitting or standing without pain. Today, many people are dealing with a painful problem known as sciatica and your Snellville chiropractor can help you with this condition.

The term "sciatica" refers to the longest nerve in your body. It begins in the lower part of the spine and extends all the way to the feet. When this nerve becomes irritated or impinged, it can create many different painful conditions associated with nerve pain. This nerve can become impinged in one of several ways.

The human spine is not a single solid structure. In fact it is made up of many smaller segments known as vertebrae, separated by spongy material called disks. These segments make the spine flexible and strong, and your spine also houses a large network of nerves which allow the brain to communicate with the body.

Walking upright can place a lot of pressure on one's spine and if there is an injury or unusual stress on the back, your spine can lose its natural alignment. Once that occurs, nerves in the spine may be impinged, causing irritation and a wide range of nerve pain symptoms may develop, with some being very painful.

If the sciatic nerve is injured, pain may be felt in the low back, buttocks, or down the back of one's legs. In fact, it can sometimes be felt in the feet. It's usually confined to one side of the body and the pain may feel like burning, numbness, stabbing, electric shock, or a strange tingling sensation which is hard to describe.

Sciatic pain can interfere with sleep and all aspects of daily living. Your chiropractor in Snellville is there to help you with issues like sciatica and back pain. You will receive a complete exam and consultation and with therapy options like chiropractic adjustment, your sciatic pain may begin to subside.




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