Monday, October 6, 2008

Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica


The Sciatic nerves are the largest and longest nerves of the body, reaching about the size of your thumb in diameter and running down the back of each leg.


Have you or someone you know ever have sciatica? One of the most common causes of sciatica is Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the discs which seperate each spinal bone. This can put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. And anyone who has had sciatica knows that the result can be intense pain shooting down either or both legs.


In the past, treatment for this has involved pain medications, muscle relaxers, physical therapy and/or surgery. The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal structures............These chiropractic adjustments can be quite effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.


Sciatica, like other health problems that can be traced to the spine, often respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through conservative chiropractic care.


Dr. Parker has helped many patients with this problem and he'd love to help you too!!!! Be sure to call this month for our breast cancer awareness donation NEW PATIENT appointment. Your $20 donation will get you a consult with the dr, a chiro exam, 1st treatment and all necessary xrays. Best deal in town and your donation goes for a cure

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