Dr. Jordan Rozich and Dr. Thad Schrickel are your trusted chiropractors at Schrickel Health & Wellness Center. They help patients ease chronic pain, recover from injury, and enjoy better overall wellness with a healthy and aligned spine. If you have spinal problems from misalignment or weakened muscles, you may need sciatica treatment in Wintersville, OH.
What Causes Sciatica Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back, buttocks, down each leg, and ending at the back of the heels. If you experience compression anywhere on this nerve, it can create radiating pain, numbness, or tingling. For many people, it starts in the lower back and radiates down one leg. The source of nerve compression is usually a bulging or herniated disc or muscle spasm. Therefore, getting to the root of the compression is key to ending related nerve pain.
An injury can cause a disc to move or bulge. For many people, sciatic pain can happen due to lifestyle. Being overweight or sitting all day puts extra pressure on the back, as does maintaining poor posture. Doing improper heavy lifting or repetitive movements can wear down the back and cause discs to bulge.
How Chiropractors Handle Sciatica Treatment in Wintersville, OH
Your chiropractors need to properly diagnose the issue and rule out other problems. That is why the Digital X-rays used at Schrickel Health & Wellness Center are essential since the machine can see inside your body in seconds.
Dr. Rozich and Dr. Schrickel use traditional chiropractic methods like adjustments to align the spine progressively. This process involves manual manipulation of the vertebra as you lie on a table. You may also qualify for spinal decompression, which stretches the spine enough for a bulging disc to move back into place. Decompression treatment involves the use of a computerized table that gently stretches the spine, relieving nerve pressure.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is delivered through electrodes attached to the skin. EMS pulses cause tiny contractions that relieve muscle tension. Ultrasound uses soundwaves that reach your soft tissues. The heat produced from the waves reduces inflammation and spasms. A combination of adjustments and soft tissue therapy can help you heal from sciatic pain by strengthening the affected muscles.
Dr. Rozich and Dr. Schrickel are the chiropractic team at Schrickel Health & Wellness Center. When you need sciatica treatment in Wintersville, OH, they have many services that can restore spinal and muscle health to prevent painful nerve compression. To learn more about this condition and schedule a consultation, call us at 740-264-6235.
