Sciatica & Disc Injury Treatment in Matawan, NJ
Dr. Sharon Barnum: A & A Chiropractic
Sciatica Treatment in Monmouth County, NJ: Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain going down the sciatic nerve pathway which runs from the leg to the lower back. The most frequent cause of sciatica is a spinal disc herniation which puts pressure on the sciatic nerve and is present in about 90% of cases.
Sciatica can be an extremely debilitating condition that can affect your everyday activities. Sciatica typically affects only one side of the body and classic symptoms include pain radiating down the back of the leg from the buttocks region.
Many people find that living with sciatica can be a nightmare. Chronic and acute pain disrupt sleep and everyday activities. If you feel like you have sciatica you should see Dr. Barnum immediately so she can diagnose and treat the symptoms before they worsen.
Additional common symptoms of sciatica include:
- Pain in the back, buttocks, hip or lower extremities
- Leg and or foot numbness
- Pins and needles in the legs and buttocks
- Burning sensation
- Muscles weakness
Treating sciatica, herniated discs, bulging discs and spinal stenosis without medication or surgery at our chiropractic facility
Sciatica can be treated successfully without the need for surgery or harmful medications. At A & A Chiropractic, Dr. Barnum will perform chiropractic adjustments to alleviate pressure on the sciatic nerve and restore motion to the joints. Additionally, Dr. Barnum has a number of rehabilitative treatment therapies that she may prescribe to her patients.
Additional therapies for sciatica at our facility include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Rehabilitative Exercises
- Core Stability Exercises
- Isometric Stretching
- Electric Muscle Stim & Ultrasound Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
- and more