Understanding Sciatica
Imagine a lightning bolt that suddenly flashes across the sky. Now, picture that lightning inside your body, sending a jolt of pain down your leg. This is what living with sciatica can feel like. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. We at Premier Bone & Joint Centers are here to help, offering effective sciatica treatment to tame that lightning and bring peace back into your life.
When the sciatic nerve, which is responsible for movement and sensation in the legs and feet, becomes irritated, it can cause an array of uncomfortable symptoms known as sciatica. Symptoms can include numbness, pain, weakness, tingling, or burning sensations that extend from the lower back down one or both legs.
Originating in the lower back, the sciatic nerve is a large, long nerve that runs down the back of each leg. Sciatica is caused by something (swelling, misaligned joints due to posture, bone spurs, herniated discs, etc.) putting pressure on your sciatic nerve. This can result in pain that strikes like lightning, from your lower back down your leg. It can range from bearable to excruciatingly intense, but our board-certified, fellowship-trained sciatica doctors are ready to help you reduce the frequency of sciatica attacks.
How We Treat Sciatica
Our dedicated sciatica specialists use various strategies to calm the impinged nerve. Here’s what we can offer:
Medication – The right medication, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, can help reduce the pain of sciatic attacks.
Physical therapy can help normalize the muscles around your sciatic nerve, protecting it from pressure.
Lifestyle changes – We’ll guide you in making certain adjustments to avoid triggering an attack, like proper lifting techniques and maintaining good posture.
Surgery – in some severe cases, surgery may be suggested, although our providers will begin with non-invasive, non-surgical solutions to begin correcting your condition.
You don’t have to live with the lightning bolt of sciatic pain. With our sciatic treatment throughout Wyoming, we can help you manage the storm and live more comfortably. Let us help you find relief. Contact us today to set up an appointment.
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