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Sciatica Causes. What Causes Sciatica? Find out in this informative video… plus you'll also learn why most traditional Read the rest of this entry »

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The Treatment Of Sciatica With Spinal Decompression

Sciatica can be a life altering condition, and past treatment options have failed to bring relief. A new treatment option is providing relief in most cases, without the risk associated with surgery.
Sciatica is the the term used to identify pain running down the leg, it is irritation of the actual sciatic nerve as it exits the spine at various levels. The sciatic nerve is actually made up of several different nerves joining together to form one large nerve. The most likely cause of sciatica is a herniated or bulging disc in the lower back. The discs are thick fibrous structures between each vertebrae that offer cushioning and spacing needed for the nerves to exit and the flexibility needed to move.
The inner portion of the disc has a much higher water content then the outer portion and as is much softer in consistency. One the outer fibers become weaker or are damaged the softer material begins to move it’s way outward because of the positive pressure on the disc itself. As it moves out it begins to create a bulge or what’s called a herniated causing the disc to protrude outwards and narrowing the hole where the nerve exits. The narrowing can cause direct pressure on the nerve itself or create inflammation that can then irritate the nerve creating symptoms of pain, numbness or weakness down the leg.
The treatment of sciatica often includes medications, spinal injections and in severe cases surgery may be recommended. With the exception of surgery these treatments are often temporary and don’t treat the actual cause. They also bring with them the risk of undesirable side effects. If the nerve is actually compressed these treatments may offer very little relief if any at all, and surgery brings with it other undesirable risks.
Steroid injections are one of the most common treatments utilized for severe sciatica as we have outlined previously. The goal of the injection is to reduce inflammation and soothe the surrounding areas. The problem is that the injection is only temporary and offers no real long term benefit for the patient. Side effect can include spinal headaches, a rebound pain phenomenon and a spike in
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blood sugar in diabetics. The relief obtained can sometimes be worth the risk, however a proactive approach must be coupled with the short term pain relief.
If sciatic pain becomes unbearable then surgical intervention may be recommended. In a small number of sciatica cases this treatment may provide relief, at least temporarily. The problem is that surgical outcomes on the spine are low with about a 50% success rate and it brings with it significant risk factors. A common condition called failed back surgery syndrome is associated with spinal surgery and can the result of excessive scar tissue formation, spinal instability after surgery and increased stress on other spinal structures. The risk is also there for the need for a repeat surgery down the road.
Fortunately a new treatment exists that is highly effective and doesn’t bring with it the risk of side effects associated with other treatments. Spinal Decompression is a new, advanced form of spinal traction with a patented computer monitoring device. This device allow a gently and logarithmic pull of the spine safely bypassing the guarding reflex muscle contraction associated with traditional traction. Bypassing this muscle response allows a therapeutic negative pressure to develop inside the disc space drawing in nutrition and fluid to help the disc heal, but also reducing herniated or bulging material and relieving the sciatica nerve. The treatment is safe and gentle and brings with it a very high success rate in the high 80 percentile and because it physically treats the cause of sciatica the problem is not likely to return.
As research continues to pour in on spinal decompression, the benefits of this technology are more and more evident. It represents a real option for many suffering from sciatica to truly correct the problem and remain pain free. Although there are some that spinal decompression is not indicated for, many will find long lastly and highly effective relief from spinal decompression.

By: Randall Pruitt, DC, DACNB, DAAPM, MUAC, CES-NASM

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Dr. Randall Pruitt is a board certified chiropractic neurologist. He was one of the first doctors to use Spinal Decompression In Phoenix Arizona. He utilizes the DRX9000 in his practice to achieve results for the treatment of Sciatica In Phoenix

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Sciatica & Back Pain – 7 Simple Things You Can Do To Stop It
 by: Chris Galloway

The Good News

The good news is that by doing the right back exercises in the right way, you have a great chance of stopping your sciatica and back pain and keeping your back healthy and strong.

Even if your back already Read the rest of this entry »

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The sciatic nerve starts off at the base of your spine and runs through your buttocks and then down the leg ending in both feet. It is the longest and fattest nerve in the human body and there are several things that can easily put pressure on it which can lead to severe lower back pain and leg pain.

Sometimes it is caused by just sitting in an uncomfortable chair or even lying in bed. Stress can result in muscle tightness and this can lead to pressure on the sciatic nerve. When it hurts, it is called sciatica.

The pain can be quite excruciating or just a dull ache. It varies from person to person but can be debilitating in some cases. Very often however there are just a collection of various aches, numbness or tingling which can be treated.

It is best to have a doctor give you a proper diagnosis of the symptoms before you decide on a course of action. Sometimes diabetes sufferers are prone to bouts of sciatica more that others.

Your doctor can perform all sorts of tests while you sit, walk, bend and twist in different directions. Often an X-ray will be taken to look for any physical damage.

For milder cases there is a lot of benefit from doing various exercises for sciatica. Yoga is also a good treatment for the condition since it can help to loosen the muscles and joints that may be causing the pressure on the nerve.

Do remember to approach any exercise or stretching very slowly and be careful not to aggravate the condition further. One of the most important things to remember is that you should continue with the stretching techniques and exercises once the pain has subsided.

All too often people give up the exercises for sciatica and the condition is sure to return.

I believe that once the pain goes you have to address the actual problem or it will be sure to return. There are a lot of new ideas about finding Exercises For Sciatica and some can be very effective. More information can be found at http://sciatic-treatment.info

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What could be causing my severe sciatica and how will it be treated?

I've had extremely severe pain all the way down my left leg for 10 months now. My sacrum was tilted to the right and my left hip was stuck, tilted backwards. I had both of these corrected by an oseopath, but the pain didn't get any Read the rest of this entry »

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If you are suffering from sciatica, you may be experiencing sharp or shooting pains or cramps running down your leg and/or butt.  Sciatica is annoying, painful and uncomfortable.

Take heart though because it is easily treatable.

The following sciatica treatments include icepacks or heatpacks, exercises and antiflammation medication to reduce pain.  

A/  Icepacks versus Heatpacks

Now ice packs and heat packs have very opposite effects, heat packs relax muscles while the use of icepacks may shrink the inflammation yet could tighten the muscle spasm.  Go with your intuition on this one.  Do you prefer heat or cold.  Try one type for 10 minutes and monitor results.  See if the pain subsides somewhat.  If it gets worse, stop this treatment immediately.

B/  So what sort of exercise would help cure sciatica?

Gentle stretching is a good place to start.  If the pain is too severe however, this may not be a suitable starting point.  Instead you may need bed rest for a couple of days before you try this one. 

1/  Lie on the floor and gently lift one leg at a time up in the air while pulling it back with your hands.

2/  Gently stretch the hamstrings which will definitely target your sciatica pain.

3/  Close your eyes and breathe into the pain.  Try to tune into the area of the pain and then intuitively move until you feel you are gently stretching the pain.

C/  Antiflammation medication is available over the counter of your local chemist and you can also get muscle relaxants for sciatica pain.  If you have nurofen or panadol that may be a good starting point.

If pain persists get it checked out by a professional.

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The Treatment Of Sciatica With Spinal Decompression

Sciatica can be a life altering condition, and past treatment options have failed to bring relief. A new treatment option is providing relief in most cases, without the risk associated with surgery.
Sciatica is the the term used to identify pain Read the rest of this entry »

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Feeling good about yourself because you finally decided to clean out the garage, but you’re so sore the next day you can’t move – particularly in your butt muscle? Many patients see us for emergency treatments this time of year because they did something out of the ordinary, such as: golfing; cleaning out Read the rest of this entry »

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