Don’t Let Sciatica Slow You Down

Sciatic nerve pain is one of the most uncomfortable types of lower back pain that is more than just painful — it can prevent you from moving comfortably. When the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body, becomes irritated by tight, tense muscles in the back, a spinal injury, muscles spasms, or as a result of age-related disc degeneration, it sends radiating pain through the hips, down the buttocks, and into the legs on one or both sides of the body.

When your sciatic nerve is acting up, you want to find relief right away, and your Littleton chiropractor can help. At Arne Wellness Center, Dr. Robert Arne and his dedicated team of medical professionals offer natural solutions for sciatica relief. From chiropractic care to massage therapy, we can apply different treatments to relieve the tension from your sciatic nerve, thereby reducing pain and improving mobility. Keep reading to learn more about sciatica and the treatments we offer to address this common condition.

Pain that begins in the lower back and radiates down the hips, buttocks, and legs.

Pain and limited movement on one or both sides of the body.

Dull ache or shooting pain when walking, sitting, standing, or going up and down stairs.

Numbness and tingling that radiates down the nerve pathway.

Reduced/loss of sensation along the nerve pathway.

Pain and tenderness to the touch.

Limited movement.

Reduced range of motion.

Welcome to Arne Wellness Center

How Can My Chiropractor Help with Sciatic Pain?

Along with chiropractic care, Dr. Arne, a Chiropractic Internist, specializes in acupuncture, natural medicine, and other therapeutic treatment modalities. You see, at Arne Wellness Center, we believe in a personalized, collaborative, and natural approach to sciatica relief.

Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain Naturally

Your sciatic treatment may include one or more of the following treatment modalities for optimal healing:

• Chiropractic Care

• Natural Medicine

• Auto Injury Treatment

• Spinal Decompression

• Massage Therapy

• Acupuncture

• Biofeedback Therapy (Neurofeedback)

• Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

• Natural Lyme Disease Treatment

• Infrared Sauna Detox Therapy

• Body Scan

• ... And More to Come

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatic pain is one of the most common types of lower back pain. While it can affect people of any age, there are some individuals who are more at risk than others.

Who Is at Risk of Sciatica?

• Adults aged 65 years and older.
• People who have suffered a spinal, back, or hip injury (Lumbar herniated disc, sprain/strain, spondylolisthesis, etc.).
• People who sit for extended periods of time (People who drive for a living, work in offices, etc.).
• People who lift large and heavy objects improperly.

Self-Care Tips for Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief

In addition to the chiropractic care, massage therapy, and acupuncture treatments you receive at Arne Wellness Center, you can relieve sciatic nerve pain by practicing a few simple self-care tips and healthy habits. Add these handy hints to your daily routine to help keep your sciatica at bay. Check it out!

Take Breaks to Stand Up and Move Around

Whether you work at a desk all day or you drive a vehicle for a living, sitting for long periods of time every day can have a major impact on your lower back health. In fact, prolonged sitting is one of the main culprits that can trigger the onset of sciatica. 

Tip: Get in the habit of taking breaks every hour or so to stand for 10-20 minutes. Get up from your desk and move around to stimulate circulation and alleviate pressure on your lumbar spine, sacrum, and hips. Look into a desk that can be set to a sitting or standing position to help you stay productive while also relieving pain.

Make Stretching a Routine

One sure-fire way to alleviate sciatic pain and stretch tight, tense muscles that can aggravate the sciatic nerve is to stretch regularly. Here are some basic low back stretches to work into your daily routine:

• In a standing position, raise your arms to the sky to elongate your spine. Then, gently fold your upper body forward so you are parallel to the floor and slowly drop your arms down in front of you by reaching toward your toes. Hold for 10 seconds and return to a standing position.

• In a seated position (in a stable chair) with your hips and knees leveled, carefully place your right outer ankle on your left knee. Keeping your back straight and your tummy tucked, gently lean forward so you feel a good stretch in the lower right hip down into your glutes and into your upper thigh muscles. Hold for 10-15 seconds, reset, and repeat on the opposite side. You can also try this stretch on the floor if it’s more comfortable.

• Laying on your back with both of your legs out in front of you, gently pull one leg toward your chest and hold your knee to your chest with your arms for 10-15 seconds. Reset, and repeat on the other side.

Check Out Our Blog for More Great Tips

From practicing self-care pain relief techniques to walking your way to health, your Littleton chiropractors have a few more helpful tips you can use to relieve sciatic nerve pain at home, at work, while traveling, or on the go. Explore these handy resources below.

• 3 Self-Care Techniques to Relieve Back Pain, Part 1

• 3 Self-Care Techniques to Relieve Back Pain, Part 2

• Walk Your Way to a Healthy Spine

• 5 Simple Stretches You Can Do While Traveling

• Ways to Reduce Back Pain While Road Tripping, Part 1

• Ways to Reduce Back Pain While Road Tripping, Part 2

• 3 Low-Impact Exercise for Back Pain

Experience a Natural Approach to Treating Sciatica