Sciatica Pain Treatment in Blue Bell and Spring House
Blue Bell & Spring House
Lower back pain affects millions of people every year, but when pain radiates down your leg, it’s often sciatica. At Community Chiropractic Center, our experienced team provides expert sciatica treatment at both our locations. Dr. Mark and Dr. Mike serve patients in Blue Bell, while Dr. Kristin provides specialized care in Spring House.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica begins in your lower back and travels down one leg, caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. This compression can result from a herniated disk, spinal bone spur, or spinal stenosis. The pain typically affects one side of your body and can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain.
Common Causes
Several conditions can lead to sciatic nerve compression:
- Herniated Disc: The most common cause, occurring when the disc’s soft inner portion protrudes and presses on the nerve.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal spaces that puts pressure on nerves.
- Spondylolisthesis: When one vertebra slips forward over another.
- Piriformis Syndrome: Tightness or spasms in the piriformis muscle can compress the sciatic nerve.
- Spinal Tumors: Abnormal growths near the sciatic nerve (rare).
Risk factors include age, obesity, prolonged sitting, and diabetes. However, not everyone with these conditions will develop sciatica.
Sciatica During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to sciatica due to additional weight, postural changes, and hormonal shifts. As the baby grows, the expanding uterus can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain that radiates from the lower back through the buttocks and legs. The hormone relaxin, which loosens ligaments for childbirth, can also contribute to pelvic instability and nerve compression.
Our chiropractors provide safe, gentle care throughout pregnancy using the Webster Technique, a specialized approach designed to reduce pelvic stress and alleviate pregnancy-related sciatica while promoting optimal fetal positioning.
How We Diagnose Sciatica
Our comprehensive diagnostic process includes reviewing your medical history, performing physical examinations to check muscle strength and reflexes, and if needed, recommending imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs to identify the underlying cause. We may also use nerve tests to confirm compression.
Chiropractic Treatment
Our trained chiropractic care specialists can address your nerve pain with precision. Through spinal adjustments, we work to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve and restore proper function. Most patients see symptom improvement within a few weeks with a dedicated treatment plan.
We also treat related conditions including migraines and neck pain.
Sciatica Pain Relief
The sciatica pain running down my leg made walking and sleeping nearly impossible. Chiropractic sciatica treatment addressed the pinched nerve causing the problem. Now, the leg pain is completely gone, and I’m back to moving without fear.Laura
Sciatica Pain Relief Success Story
I struggled with severe sciatica for months—the shooting leg pain made sitting, driving, and sleeping miserable. Chiropractic sciatica treatment identified the pinched nerve causing the problem. With targeted adjustments and decompression, the pain disappeared. I’m back to walking and sleeping comfortably again.Brian
When to Seek Immediate Care
While most sciatica improves with treatment, seek immediate medical attention if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control (cauda equina syndrome), severe leg weakness or numbness, or sudden worsening of symptoms.
Expert Care at Both Locations
Finding the right approach to your leg and back pain is essential for recovery. Our experienced Blue Bell and Spring House chiropractors can provide the relief you need.
Whether you’re dealing with sciatica from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, pregnancy-related compression, or other causes, we’re here to help at both locations. No matter where you are in Montgomery County, we can address your pain and get you on the right treatment plan.
Book Your Appointment Today
Ready to find relief from sciatica pain? Contact our team to schedule your appointment. We’re here to help you get back to living your life pain-free.
