Sciatica in Dunedin

Sciatica is a condition of aging. While rates remain low among the youth population, sciatica becomes prominent in young adults and very common for seniors over 60 years. The problem is most often caused by nerve compression; the sciatic nerve, being the longest and largest spinal nerve in the human body, is prone to the effects of wear and tear that affects your spine as you age. 

Characteristics of sciatic nerve pain

• Intensity from mild to severe and frequency from intermittent to constant
• Feelings of burning, numbing, tingling 
• Pain can be dull or sharp and is often accompanied by a feeling of pins and needles

Chiropractic is tailor made for sciatica

There are many causes for sciatica but the most common one is nerve impingement. One of the most commonly identifiable causes of sciatica is subluxation in the lower vertebrae- misaligned vertebral bodies that put pressure on nearby spinal nerves. This means that a proper diagnosis of your sciatic nerve pain is the most important way of guaranteeing success in overcoming it. At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we are dedicated to giving you a thorough examination that determines exactly what is causing your sciatica. From here, we set a proactive course of treatment that aims to restore spinal alignment to relieve pressure on your sciatic nerve.

Overcoming sciatica in Dunedin

We want to help you leave sciatica behind for good. Enacting a regime of stretching and strengthening ensures that the core muscles maintain the alignment of your spine and body’s balance moving forward. If you are interested in treating your sciatic nerve pain the right way, give our office in Dunedin a call to schedule an appointment today.