Sciatica is a condition that is often misdiagnosed and attributed to almost any intense lower back pain. Pain in the lower back that limits your movement or stops you from enjoying life requires attention, but not all lower back pain is sciatic pain. This type of pain is unique, and while it can be truly debilitating, Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center has the right resources and treatments to keep you pain-free and on the move.

Sciatica – What is it?

Your sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, downward through your buttocks, and into the back of each leg. It is the longest nerve in your body and the widest, controlling the muscles in your lower legs. It also provides sensation to your legs and soles of your feet. When someone suffers from sciatica it means they feel persistent pain along their sciatic nerve.

Besides sharp pain, sciatica sufferers may experience dull aches, tingling, numbness, or even a burning sensation. The pain and other feelings are typically felt on just one side of the body. People between 30 and 50 are most likely to suffer from sciatica, and the symptoms are usually attributed to basic wear and tear rather than a specific injury. Sciatic pain often gets worse after prolonged sitting, physical activity, sneezing, coughing, or other sudden movements.

People suffering from intense sciatic pain will often try just about anything to make it go away, but the problem with many conventional treatments is that they simply mask the symptoms. Often, pain medication or muscle relaxants are sought, but rather than drugging yourself, Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center will work to find the cause of your pain rather than treating just the symptom. If it is determined to be sciatica, Dr. Hall will begin to relieve some of the pressure on the nerve right from your first visit.

As we mention all the time, our completely non-invasive and drug-free treatments are going to keep you from only temporarily masking your symptoms just to get through and instead we will help you get restorative, permanent relief. 

How can I help prevent sciatica?

Sciatica can’t always be prevented, but if you work to maintain a healthy weight, watch your posture, avoid prolonged periods of sitting, use proper lifting technique, and exercise regularly you’ll be giving yourself a good head start. These tips, combined with treatment from our team at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center will help make your sciatic pain a thing of the past!

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