Factors that Cause Sciatica
Sciatica is a pinched nerve that causes pain in your lower back and legs. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, the appropriate solutions to treat the situation vary. In general, you want to address sciatica with natural treatments so that your back heals without taking harsh measures.
Underlying Causes of Sciatica
The causes of sciatica depend on the situation and the pain that you experience. In most cases, the underlying causes stem from injuries or wear and tear on the spinal disc; however, several factors can also contribute to the symptoms that you experience.
Common causes of sciatica include:
- Pregnancy
- Narrowing of the spinal canal
- Pressure from a herniated discs
- Pressure on the sciatic nerve from an injury
- Degenerative disc disease
- Tumor growths that put pressure on the nerve
- Certain chronic diseases, like diabetes
In most cases, the underlying cause of the pain relates to a herniated disc from an injury or an accident. It can also relate to the additional pressure associated with pregnancy. Depending on the underlying cause of the pain, the treatment solutions that assist with recovery vary.
Treatment Solutions
Treatment options for sciatica depend on the underlying cause of the pain. In most cases, the problem heals with natural treatments like massage therapy and chiropractic care. Since chiropractic care helps alleviate pressure and reduce compression on herniated discs, it allows the back to heal and recover. Massage therapy also helps with recovery by reducing pain that stems from soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains that add pressure to the herniated disc.
At our clinic, we take a holistic approach to healing and use natural strategies to help you recover. We also assess the causes of your pain so that we develop an appropriate treatment plan.
It is not necessary to put up with pain in your back and legs. By addressing the situation with appropriate chiropractic care and functional medicine, you can get back to your favorite activities. To learn more about treating sciatica or the causes of the back pain, contact us to set up an appointment today.