Risk Factors For Sciatica and Prevention We Can Help With

One of your chiropractor's most important jobs is to get to know you and understand your lifestyle so that you get the best treatment and advice for a healthy, pain-free life. When you come to visit us at Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Beaverton, we can not only treat you for the intense pain that sciatica often brings, but we can help you identify the risks in your life which might make that pain more likely -- and do something about them.

Sciatica and What It Is

Like many forms of pain which we treat, sciatica is usually caused by nerve problems related to the spine. A herniated disc, bone spur, or spinal stenosis (narrowing) can affect the sciatic nerve, which runs through the lower back, hips and buttocks, and bring pain, inflammation, and numbness to these areas. The pain can be severe, and in some cases, it can be involved with bowel or bladder dysfunction.

Your Risk of Sciatica is Higher Depending on Your Age and Lifestyle

Your risk of sciatica increases with age as your spinal discs wear and bone spurs develop. Obesity can increase the risk of this condition, and if your job involves sitting or twisting or other activities that affect your lower back, that will increase your chances of sciatic pain. Nerve damage from diabetes can be a risk factor.

Seeing Your Chiropractor to Avoid Pain

Sciatica is a painful condition, often feeling like electric shocks in your legs. You don't have to wait until you're in agony to come visit us at Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Beaverton -- we can help you enjoy a pain-free life with treatments and advice which reflect our extensive experience and training. We get to know your body and lifestyle and help you understand how you can take control and live better. Sciatica doesn't have to disrupt your life -- call us and make an appointment to find out more.