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Sciatica Chiropractor in Bellevue, NE – Symptoms and Treatment Options

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica is a symptom of some other disorder which is causing inflammation to your sciatic nerve. Typically Sciatica is caused by a herniated disk, thinning of the disc space (Degenerative Disc Disease) or narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis).

Sciatica is characterized by one or a combination of the following symptoms:

  • Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg (rarely can occur in both legs)

  • Pain that is worse when sitting

  • Leg pain which is often described as burning, tingling or searing

  • Weakness, numbness and/or difficulty moving the leg or foot

  • A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up and/or to walk

Treatment for Sciatica

Based on your physical examination of what is causing your sciatica symptoms, our treatment will include one or more of the following:

  • Chiropractic adjustments and joint mobilization

  • Myofascial Release

  • Active Release Technique

  • Dry Needling

  • Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Program for Sciatica

Once your acute pain improves, our doctor will design a rehabilitation program with specific exercises and stretches to help you prevent future injuries. This typically includes exercises to correct your posture, strengthen muscles which are weak and stretch muscles which are tight.

The Behm Muscle & Joint Clinic Approach to Sciatica

New patients are always welcome. Dr. Behm is here to help lessen and relieve your Sciatica pain. Do not hesitate, contact us today at 402-292-1450 or schedule a consultation online. Dr. Behm is McKenzie Institute MDT Low back certified which is a mechanical diagnosis and treatment method used to correct derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes causing low back and/or radiating leg pain. This certification is the gold standard for low back disc herniation and sciatica symptoms as it is an elite conservative treatment method.

Content written by Dr. Adam Behm, DC, CCSP®

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