Sciatica Relief in West Omaha
When people Google leg pain, tingling, or numbness, “sciatica” often appears as the diagnosis. While there is a specific sciatic nerve, many people use this term for any pain radiating down the leg. Actual sciatic pain typically stems from pressure at the nerve root where nerves exit the spine.
Disc problems are another common source of sciatic pain. Bulging or herniated discs can put direct pressure on nerve roots, causing more severe symptoms than simple misalignments. These disc issues often result in sharper pain, more pronounced numbness, or even weakness in the affected leg. Patients with disc-related sciatica typically experience more consistent and intense symptoms.
How We Can Help
Our approach focuses on identifying exactly where this pressure originates. Often, it’s not just a single vertebra causing the problem. Misalignments in your pelvis can force your lumbar spine to compensate, creating pressure on the nerve roots that lead to sciatic symptoms.
Dr. Kunz begins with a careful examination to locate areas in your spine that are putting pressure on nerve pathways. By delivering precise adjustments to these areas, we help relieve that pressure. As treatment progresses, your nerves can return to normal functioning, and pain signals diminish.
For patients with more severe symptoms, we may need to address disc issues like slight bulges. We typically recommend a short trial of care to determine if our approach will help before suggesting additional imaging like an MRI.
How Quickly Will You Feel Better?
Now, if you’ve been struggling with sciatica for a year, it may take longer to resolve than if your symptoms began last week. However, our success rate remains consistently high for sciatic pain, even in more challenging cases.
Preventing Sciatica Recurrence
Movement is crucial for preventing sciatic pain from returning. All joints like movement. Proper motion and regular activity help maintain healthy nerve function. Finding the right balance of activity—not too little, not too much—is key.
For most people, staying active, doing some regular walking, regular exercise to keep the body just tuned up can help to prevent those problems from coming back in a really bad way
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Your Relief Starts Here
If you’ve been sidelined by sciatica, contact Kunz Chiropractic today to book an appointment. We want to help you get relief so you can return to what you love.
