Banish Your Sciatica Symptoms With Chiropractic Care
Sciatica refers to pain that extends down the back of a leg. It’s sometimes accompanied by numbness or tingling. These symptoms may worsen when sitting or coughing, and can interfere with your ability to carry out day to day activities. If you suspect you might have sciatica, it’s time to make an appointment at Merivale Chiropractic and Massage Clinic in Ottawa. Our friendly chiropractors can help you manage your sciatica symptoms.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower back and branches down each buttock and leg. A common cause of sciatic nerve compression is a vertebral subluxation. This refers to a misaligned bone in the spine. When a bone moves out of its proper position, it can exert pressure on the nerve.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Our chiropractors at Merivale Chiropractic and Massage Clinic can recommend treatments designed to correct the underlying problem. If your symptoms are indeed caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve due to a subluxation, then we can perform a series of chiropractic adjustments. A chiropractic adjustment is a form of hands-on, manual therapy designed to reposition the misaligned vertebrae and prevent it from triggering sciatica. Sciatica symptoms may also benefit from acupuncture and massage therapy. We have registered massage and acupuncture at Merivale Chiropractic.
How Can You Prevent a Recurrence?
Merivale Chiropractic and Massage Clinic's treatments can correct the impingement on the sciatic nerve, but it’s always possible to develop a recurrence of sciatica. This is particularly true for patients who have poor posture, often as a result of a non-ergonomic workstation. We’ll evaluate your posture and discuss your workstation ergonomics to reduce your risk of developing sciatica symptoms in the future.
Where Can You Obtain Comprehensive Chiropractic Care in Ottawa?
For rapid pain relief and holistic, patient-focused care, turn to Merivale Chiropractic and Massage Clinic. Drs. Leo Lachowich and Tatyana Lachowich offer safe and effective chiropractic services to get you on the road to wellness.
Call our clinic in Ottawa, Canada at (613) 226-8142 or schedule an appointment online.
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