Sciatica Relief in Eagan

our chiropractic clinic helps sciatica pain

Hospitals will receive many people will the medical condition call sciatica. People affected by sciatica will search for answers to their nagging pain. The longer it is left untreated, the worse it will become; therefore, our chiropractic clinic in Eagan will provide you with important information for relief and recovery from sciatica.

Symptoms will seem never ending for sciatica patients. Sciatica is is usually in the lower extremities, and the pain can vary from mild to intense. In many occasions, leaving sciatica untreated has resulted in heightened pain.


Sciatica in Eagan

The lumbar and pelvic regions are most susceptible to the underlying cause of sciatica. The delicateness formation of the spine reaches peak levels in these regions. Our team has been trained to locate the source of the pain and then realigning the spine to relieve your sciatica. Patients have claimed daily actions such as tying their shoes to result in disruptive pain. Most people will not realize they have sciatica; and therefore, not understand that the condition has actually become worse over time.


Sciatica Facts

  • As many as 4 out of 10 people will get sciatica at some point in their life.
  • The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the entire body.
  • The most common first complaint of those with sciatica is lower back pain.
  • In rare cases, permanent nerve damage can occur, but more commonly it is reversible.
  • Sciatica is more prevalent in sedentary people, but it is possible for active people to be affected as well.
  • Most cases of sciatica are resolved in a few weeks when receiving treatment, but for some patients the pain can last much longer.

Causes of Sciatica

Sciatica is caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve. This happens when there is a misalignment in the spine. Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back), degenerative disc disease (the breakdown of discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae), and spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over another one) are all causes that can result from a misalignment in the spine.

Pregnancy and muscle spasms in the back or buttocks can also be causes of sciatica. Being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels, or sleeping on a soft mattress are all things that can make the pain worse.


What Can I Do to Correct and Avoid Sciatica?

Here are a few things that you can do immediately:

  • Use ice packs on affect area for up to 20 minutes several times daily.
  • Do stretching exercises for lower back.
  • Avoid jerking, bouncing, and twisting.
  • Stacy active. Resting for too long can make pain worse.

While all these tips will help you reduce pain, the only true, proven way to correct misalignments in your spine is to be checked and adjusted by a chiropractor.

Here at Cornerstone Family Chiropractic, we are spine experts and know exactly how to find the misalignments in your spine and the root cause of your sciatica. No two people are alike so your individual care plan will address your unique issues and will lead you back to optimal health.


How Long Until My Sciatica is Treated?

Severity and how long you have had sciatica are two factors when determining how long it may take to be completely relieved of your pain. Some patients will find immediate relief, and some patients require numerous sessions to find relief. Fortunately, chiropractors can provide relief for sciatica in a shorter period than how long it took to develop sciatica.

Due to the low success rate of surgeries for sciatica, it is surprising the number of Americans that pay for this risky form of treatment. Over a span of 5 years, a study was done that resulted in ineffective results for every 85 of 100 patients. With only 15 experiencing suitable relief, it’s time for a new option.

If you want pain relief that is risk free and at a low cost then contact our chiropractic team at Cornerstone Family Chiropractic in Eagan today to schedule an appointment.

OFFICE HOURS


Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Tuesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Friday
Closed


Saturday
Closed

Cornerstone Family Chiropractic

1590 Thomas Center Drive #110
Eagan, MN 55122

(651) 209-9710