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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 13, 2014 | Health Articles
You may have heard that the less sleep you get, the more likely you are to gain weight. How exactly does this happen? Our body is maintained by a series of delicate balances that help us maintain a set “level” that keeps us healthy. Many of these set points are balanced by hormones that regulate...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 25, 2013 | Health Articles
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 4, 2013 | Health Articles
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated for some reason and causes pain, this pain is known as sciatica. Sciatica refers to the various symptoms associated with the irritation, and does not give any indication as to the root cause of the irritation.
Much of the low-back and leg pain reported is sciatic pain, and it is most evident in the age bracket of 30 to 50 years old. It is more commonly a result of general wear and tear, rather than an injury.
Symptoms of sciatica
The most obvious giveaway that you are suffering sciatic pain is when it follows the route of the sciatic nerve, as previously described, and is typically apparent only on one side of the body. However, there are variations in how exactly that pain is felt, including tingling, aching or burning. It depends on where the sciatic nerve is being affected. Some patients may also feel pins-and-needles in the toes or foot, or muscle numbness/weakness in the affected leg or foot
More often than not, sciatica first manifests slowly, then increases in intensity, often being accentuated after sitting or bending, or sudden movements such as sneezing or coughing.
Diagnosis of sciatica
This starts with your doctor of chiropractic taking a complete patient history. Your descriptions of where the pain is, how it is felt, when it began, and which activities cause you most pain, are all important in helping to form a diagnosis. It is also necessary to undergo a physical and neurological examination, with a particular focus on your spine and legs. Your ability to perform certain activities will be monitored to assess your sensory strength, muscle strength, and reflexes, and any pain resulting from these activities.
Diagnostic imaging, such as x-ray, MRI, or CT scan may be ordered by your doctor of chiropractic if it is felt there may be more at play, such as a serious underlying problem. This may happen if there is no improvement in symptoms following 6 to 8 weeks of conservative treatment.
Treatment options for sciatica
Conservative care, including chiropractic treatment, is a very effective solution for most people suffering sciatic pain. As there is an array of possible causes of sciatica, treatment plans will be individually tailored depending on what your chiropractor finds in your particular case. When we talk about “conservative”, it refers to the absence of surgical procedures or medication. Instead, chiropractic seeks to rectify spinal problems, thus restore spinal movement and reduce the inflammation that’s causing the sciatica. Treatment may include spinal manipulation and adjustments, the application of ice/heat therapy, ultrasound, use of a TENS machine, and rehabilitative exercises.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
To protect your back, improve your spinal health, and guard as best you can against sciatica developing in the first place, follow these tips:
- Follow a healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Practice proper posture
- Avoid too much inactivity or bed rest
- Quit smoking
- Lift things safely, using good body mechanics
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 26, 2013 | Health Articles
The vast majority of adults today have experienced some level of back pain during their life. Whether it was following strenuous activity or just lifting something awkwardly. Most often the pain will dissipate following a period of rest if it is purely a muscular type of pain. However, this is typically a far cry from what is experienced with a spinal disc injury. Quite commonly the pain experienced with a spinal disc injury is described with a variety of superlatives. Even many mothers report that they would prefer going through the pain of giving birth to the pain associated to a spinal disc injury.
Unfortunately, spinal disc problems or disc injuries are extremely common. Understanding what the discs are and how they affect your spine are very important in the treatment of protruding and or herniated discs but also the arthritis that can occur when the spinal discs have become thin. Our team can work with you to plan a course of treatment that will be effective for your condition, whether mild or severe we can help you understand and correct it.
What are Spinal Discs?
In between our vertebrae are pads called the intervertebral discs, these have a gel like soft center with a stronger outer shell. These discs are attached to our vertebrae and they act as separators. The discs are highly effective shock-absorbers and offer a guard to prevent the bones rubbing on each other as we move. The discs in our spine keep it strong, sturdy and supple.
A protruding disc indicates that the gel in the disc is beginning to push out against the ligamentous wall of the disc but it does not compromise or tear the wall of the disc. At least 60% of pain free adults have one or more bulging or protruding spinal discs. A herniated disc is when the gel in the disc bulges and begins to tears through the first layers of the ligamentous wall of the disc. The bulging and tearing the the ligamentous wall of the disc can irritate nerves, cause inflammation, numbness and often severe pain.
A more serious condition is disc extrusion (also known as a ruptured disc). This is when the gel in the disc fully tears through the ligamentous wall of the disc. When the gel-like from inside the disc leaks out it can cause intense back pain and severely restricted movement.
The Good News With the Majority of Disc Injuries We Can Help You Recover Without Surgery!
The first steps would be to call our office today to schedule a consultation with one of our qualified team. Let us help you understand your condition and how to correct it naturally before choosing surgery. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 24, 2012 | Health Articles
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic...
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The vast majority of adults today have experienced some level of back pain during their life. Whether it was following strenuous activity or just lifting something awkwardly. Most often the pain will dissipate following a period of rest if it is purely a muscular type of pain. However, this is typically a far cry from what is experienced with a spinal disc injury. Quite commonly the pain experienced with a spinal disc injury is described with a variety of superlatives. Even many mothers report that they would prefer going through the pain of giving birth to the pain associated to a spinal disc injury.