How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Sciatica Pain Treatment

Sciatic pain (or Sciatica) is something you may have heard of before. It is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerves within the spine, leading to a different type of pain from the usual lower back muscle pain many of us might be more familiar with. It is one of the most common forms of chronic pain experienced by Singaporeans. Sciatica can be triggered by various conditions including:

• A herniated or slipped disc in the spine
• Spinal stenosis, where the spinal canal is narrowed
• Pregnancy
• Injury or inflammation of the lower back
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Weak abdominal and core muscles
• Prolonged sitting
• Poor posture

Sciatica is typically felt in the lower back and down the legs as a shooting or sharp pain, with some patients describing a feeling of electric jolts or stabbing. Usually, patients will only have symptoms in one leg. In rare instances, both legs may be affected depending on which part of the nerve is being compressed. Pregnant women may also experience Sciatica in one or both legs during the later stages of their pregnancy as the growing weight of the baby places more pressure on their hips, lower back, and spine. For many pregnant patients, their Sciatica will disappear or lessen after giving birth but there is still the possibility of it lingering as chronic pain.

Sciatic pain may occur suddenly (such as after an accident or injury), but it can also develop over time. With suitable treatments or lifestyle changes, sciatic pain can be managed and in some cases completely disappear. Extreme cases that involve extensive damage or injury to the back may require surgical intervention, but there are also non-surgical alternatives to help with regular pain management and alleviation.

Our chiropractors in Novena are able to recommend non-surgical treatment options for lower back pain that could help relieve your Sciatica and regain better quality of life, such as spinal decompression therapy and dry needling.

Spinal decompression therapy for sciatic pain

Spinal decompression therapy is a safe and effective non-surgical procedure for relieving a variety of back pain issues, including Sciatica . Spinal decompression therapy works by gently and slowly stretching out the vertebrae to release pressure between the discs. This could lessen the pressure on the sciatic nerves, and encourage blood flow and circulation to the area. Find out more about how spinal decompression therapy could help relieve lower back pain.

Dry needling for sciatic pain

Dry needling is another treatment option we offer at our clinic for patients with Sciatica . Though it may seem similar to acupuncture, dry needling and acupuncture have several differences and are aimed at addressing different concerns. During a dry needling session, needles are inserted into trigger points, which are areas where the muscles are knotted or tense. These stimulate the muscles and surrounding region, which releases the knot and leads to pain relief.

Live a pain-free life today with Equilibrio Chiropractic

Sciatica and many other lower back pain conditions can be treated effectively using chiropractic care. There’s no reason for you to live in pain anymore. Chiropractic treatments are drug-free and safe, with a long tradition behind it in Singapore and worldwide. Before you undergo any treatments at our clinic in Novena for sciatic pain, our trained chiropractors will perform a thorough consultation to help pinpoint the causes of your pain. This could include visual posture checks, spinal palpation, and range of motion exams.

Book an appointment today with our experienced team and see what chiropractic care can do for you. With more than a decade of experience, we’ve helped thousands of patients live pain-free without any drugs or surgery.