Care for Sciatica in Mankato
If you’ve felt sharp pain from your lower back down your leg—or a burning sensation—your sciatic nerve may be affecting your movement. It’s the longest and largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the entire length of the leg to the foot.
Compression or irritation of this nerve can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the buttocks, leg, and foot. When debilitating sciatica pain makes movement difficult or even impossible, targeted adjustments at Rignell Family Chiropractic help reduce pressure on the nerve.
Following care, patients see an improvement in their symptoms, experience better mobility, and begin to live life the way they deserve, free from pain and ready to take on the day.
Understanding Sciatica & Its Causes
The sciatic nerve can become irritated and cause symptoms for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes we see include misalignment in the lower back, spinal disc herniation or bulges, and muscle tightness.
It could also be caused by spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal where the nerve exits the spine. Patients often display poor posture as well, and have a sedentary lifestyle or experience prolonged periods of sitting. These can all cause inflammation around and in the sciatic nerve.
Through comprehensive chiropractic care, we help patients identify the cause of their problem, reduce pressure on the nerve, and provide long-term relief.
When to See Our Practice for Care
Patients with sciatica often visit our practice for a variety of symptoms, including:
- Aching in the lower back
- Sharp, burning, or shooting pain from the lower back, into the buttocks, and down the leg
- Numbness and tingling in the leg and foot
- In severe cases, weakness may be present in the leg and foot
Many people find that sitting makes symptoms worse, making work and routines challenging.
How Chiropractic Helps Patients
Our chiropractor will use a variety of gentle chiropractic adjustments to improve your joint alignment and mobility, reducing pressure and inflammation on your irritated nerves. Increased muscle tension and spasm will also be addressed to relieve symptoms and nerve interference.
By restoring proper function to your spine and surrounding tissues, chiropractic care helps reduce nerve interference and supports your body’s natural healing process.
Schedule Your Visit Today
There are many factors to consider when dealing with sciatic symptoms, and relief varies widely. As a result, each patient receives a thorough consultation and exam so we can create a treatment plan that’s individualized to their needs.
Moving through life does not have to be painful or uncomfortable. Contact our practice today to schedule your appointment.