Sciatica

How Chiropractic Treatment Helps Sciatica

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of your sciatic nerve. Whether you have suffered an injury to the base of your spine, or you have a bulging disc that is pressing on the nerve, sciatica can cause you significant pain. The symptoms can be mild, but get progressively worse if the underlying cause of your sciatica is not addressed. 

Man with sciatica pain needs chiropractic care in San Diego.

The Symptoms Associated with Sciatica

Sciatica can cause pain in the low back, which can travel down the back of legs all the way into the feet. The pain can be felt in the buttocks and often feels more intense when sitting down. You will usually feel the pain going down one leg, but sometimes it can occur in both at the same time. The pain is described as burning or tingling and can lead to weakness.

The Causes of Sciatica

Sciatica occurs when your sciatic nerve becomes pinched. This can happen after an injury where you hurt a disc, or can be caused by arthritis that has developed. When your sciatic nerve is compromised, it will become irritated. The symptoms can be mild, or intermittent, or they can be severe. It depends on where the nerve is pinched and how severely it is injured.

A chiropractor can help your sciatica in Mission Valley in a number of ways. By treating each individual as a whole person and not just a set of symptoms, chiropractic treatment works to identify the root cause of the problem. With gentle spinal adjustments, massage, hot and cold therapies and more, chiropractic care helps reduce the pain and inflammation caused by sciatica. Gentle spinal manipulations help reduce the strain on your sciatic nerve. Over time, regular adjustments will train your spine to remain in solid alignment. As the pressure comes off of your sciatic nerve, the pain that you feel will be reduced. Eventually, your sciatic nerve will no longer be inflamed and the pain you feel will diminish.

Contact Our Local Chiropractor to Treat Sciatica Today

When you need chiropractic treatment in Mission Valley because you are suffering from sciatica, it's time to contact Roeder Chiropractic Wellness Center at 619-291-8111 and begin your journey to wellness. If you live in San Diego and you are trying to manage the pain of sciatica, it's time to give our office a call.

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Testimonials

  • "Regular visits with Dr. Roeder have significantly reduced the frequency of migraines I have suffered and the amount of neck and shoulder pain I have lived with for years. Because of Dr. Roeder I am able to focus on my busy life again"
    S.L., San Diego
  • "This was my first encounter with a chiropractor and found the experience to be delightful, gratifying and well worth it! Instead of being given a bunch of pills and told to come back next week, the manipulation for my back and side injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome, responded very well to the treatments. Thank you, Dr. Roeder for a job well done"
    W.B., San Diego
  • "I came in originally for neck pain, but getting adjusted helped lower my blood pressure & my insulin levels too.Dr. Roeder is so thorough in her care-I never knew how much better I could feel.I no longer have to take blood pressure medicine now."
    A.W., San Diego
  • "Since meeting Dr. Roeder at a health seminar, she has changed my life, drastically-improving my health 100%. I had a wide range of symptoms, including chronic fatigue, constant and severe headaches, body aches, nausea, difficulty concentrating and I felt extremely tired and weak. She diagnosed me with having Fibromyalgia and Candida. She put me on an anti-inflammatory diet and started me on chiropractic treatment and instructed me on strength exercises. I have lost 40 lbs and feel fantastic! Whenever I eat something that sets off a symptom, I can identify the food source now. I know how to eat well and stay away from foods that cause inflammation. Had it not been for Dr. Roeder's expert care, I believe I would still be suffering from all those symptoms-- instead I feel fantastic!"
    M.O., Spring Valley
  • "My son was diagnosed at a very young age with Hyperkyphosis. The doctor told us that surgery would be his only option but we needed to wait until he got older.My husband and I were heartbroken to think about such a major surgery for our little boy.We wanted to help him anyway we could without doing surgery. We are so thrilled to say that after seeing Dr. Roeder my son's back has made a major improvement.That there is a stronger chance that he may not need surgery after all.My son is three now and he is a very active little boy and you can't even tell that he had ever had a bad back.He is able to do what all little boys do:run, jump and climb!Taking my son to Dr. Roeder was the best decision that me and my husband have made as parents.I am so happy that Dr. Roeder is part of our lives.In fact all of my extended family members are patients of her too!Thank you so much Dr. Roeder for all of your help.You have been such a positive part of our lives.You are part of our family."
    G.C., San Diego
  • "My daughter has been diagnosed with Von Willabrand's and Precocious Puberty at age 7. She had her first period at age 8, and it was for three days. The doctors said that her hormone levels were off and there wasn't any truly safe treatment. After talking to Dr. Roeder, she started chiropractic care to help her body cope better with this disorder and hopefully change her hormones. Now my daughter and I have been told by doctors at Children's Hospital that it looks like she won't be starting her period until two years from now-this will be the normal time when she should start! They told us to keep up the good work of whatever we have been doing because it seems to be working."
    J.H., San Diego
  • "I got treated for a neck and back injury that appeared to be chronic following a major car accident. I had been to chiropractors before but without much success.After seeing Dr. Roeder now though, my mobility and general feeling of well-being has greatly improved."
    C.H., San Diego
  • "Dr. Roeder was recommended by a friend and I am completely satisfied. I was having low back pain also some neck pain. My back feels better than it has in years. I feel Dr. Roeder is complete in recommending exercising and treatment!"
    M.L., San Diego
  • "I just wanted to say thank you for making me 'new' again. Also, for helping us through our tough times. You always have been nice to us and helpful when we were in your office-it was just like a second home! Every time I walked through the door I felt calm and relaxed. You always asked us how we were doing and how we have been. I thought that was very thoughtful and caring of you-especially considering that awful car accident we had been in. None of my doctors before had been as courteous as you. You have really made a bad experience into a great experience in a blink of an eye. I always loved that EVERYONE was always smiling! I wish that when I grow up I can be like you, always making people happy and feel better! Well, I think that you just made another patient happy because of your wonderful 'magic.' Oh and I know I already said this but I think I am speaking for everyone when I say: Thank you Dr. Roeder!"
    J.F., San Diego (pediatric patient)