Dr. David Odorisio is your chiropractic specialist at Greater McDonough Chiropractic. He helps many people dealing with chronic back pain, especially that which comes from sciatica. When something compresses a nerve root, it can create lingering or intermittent pain and affect your bodily function. Learn more about what causes sciatica and how your local chiropractor in McDonough, GA, can help you.
What Causes Sciatica?
The largest nerve in your body is the sciatic nerve. There is one on each side, and it begins in your lower back and goes down your buttocks, the back of your legs, and the back of your heels. Sciatica happens when compression on this nerve creates pain, numbness, or tingling. The usual source of compression is a bulging or herniated disc. Spinal misalignment may also affect the nerve.
Sometimes, inflammation or scar tissue from injured muscles can pressure the nerve. When muscle tissue is injured or weakened, it can create spasms, and spasms can also aggravate sciatica. If you suspect you have this condition, don't hesitate to see your professional chiropractor, Dr. Odorisio in McDonough, GA, for diagnosis and treatment options.
How Can Dr. Odorisio Help?
When you seek treatment at Greater McDonough Chiropractic, Dr. Odorisio may use spinal adjustments, decompression, electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic exercise, or a combination of these options to provide relief from sciatica. Through chiropractic adjustments, your chiropractor can ease bulging or herniated discs back into place. It usually takes several sessions to do so, but you may notice a reduction in pain after each one. During spinal decompression, your spine is stretched, which provides room between each vertebrae for the displaced disc to return to.
With electrical muscle stimulation, you'll find relief for muscle spasms that are adding pressure to the sciatic nerve. Electrodes go on the skin and send pulses through your muscles. These pulses help heal scar tissue and stop spasms.
Radiating back pain going down to your heels can affect your quality of life. That is why if you have symptoms of this condition, don’t hesitate to seek professional and trusted chiropractic care in your area. Dr. Odorisio is your local chiropractic expert at Greater McDonough Chiropractic. He can diagnose and provide relief for sciatica in McDonough, GA, once you schedule a consultation. Call us at 770-898-3670 to learn more.