Have you been experiencing pain that radiates from the lower back to the legs? You may be suffering from sciatica. Sciatic nerve pain occurs when the longest nerve in the body (sciatica nerve) is pinched or irritated. While sciatica pain can diminish your quality of life, chiropractic care can help you manage the symptoms. At DePietro Chiropractic and Wellness, we have been treating the sciatic nerve pain of residents of Blakely, Peckville, Taylor, PA for many years.

What Are the Risk Factors for Sciatica?

The following risk factors will increase your chances of suffering from sciatica:

Age: As you grow old, your body becomes weak and takes longer to heal. Aging diminishes the strength of your spinal and its supporting structures that can irritate the sciatic nerve.

Obesity: Being overweight puts pressure on the spinal joints and muscles, causing lower back pain.

• Pregnancy: During pregnancy, your body undergoes physiological changes that can place excessive pressure on the sciatic nerve.
• Trauma: Sports injuries, auto accidents, and work-related activities may injure your spinal muscles and bones, leading to sciatica.
• Occupation: If your job involves sitting for extended periods, heavy lifting, and frequent twisting, you are more likely to suffer from sciatic nerve pain.
• Certain medical conditions: Health conditions like spinal stenosis and herniated disc destabilize structures in the back, leading to compression or pinching of the sciatic nerve.
• Physical inactivity: Lack of exercise leads to weak muscles that may not be strong enough to support the weight of your body. Improper weight distribution leads to compression of your spinal nerves, causing lower back pain.

If sciatica is taking a toll on the quality of your life, consider chiropractic care. Our chiropractor will evaluate your musculoskeletal system to determine the root cause of your sciatic nerve pain before creating a chiropractic care plan to address it. Chiropractic adjustments will restore your body’s natural alignment, alleviating pressure on the compressed sciatica nerve. Massage therapy soothes your back, reducing the symptoms of sciatica. Recommended services will vary depending on the cause, frequency, and intensity of your pain.

Back Pain Treatment in Blakely, Taylor, and Peckville, PA

Call DePietro Chiropractic & Wellness today at (570) 291-4450 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.