The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves in the body, traveling from the lower back down each leg. One can be a chronic source of pain when a spinal disc or muscle spasm compresses it. At Coachella Valley Neck & Back Clinic in Coachella and Palm Desert, CA, Dr. Gregory Yeend can use chiropractic adjustments, intersegmental traction, electrical interferential therapy, and trigger point therapy for sciatica treatments that will provide lasting relief by fixing the problem at its source.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Misaligned joints may compress on the sciatic nerve, causing radiating pain, tingles, or numbness from the lower back to the back of the heels. During an adjustment, Dr. Yeend applies controlled force to your spinal joints. This procedure helps to align the spine and move subluxated facet joints or herniated discs back into place over a series of sessions.
As your spine moves back into place, it reduces pressure on the nervous system, which eliminates the symptoms. Dr. Yeend can switch adjustment techniques based on your condition. A manual diversified technique adjusts the spine with the hands while an activator applies controlled force with a hand-held device.
Intersegmental Traction
During this technique, you lie on a table that has moving rollers under the surface. These rollers improve mobility and flexibility from gentle stretching on the spine. Dr. Yeend can use this technique before a traditional adjustment to enhance its effects as it relaxes back muscles. Stretching also allows herniated discs to move back to their usual positions.
Electrical Interferential Therapy (IFT) and Trigger Point Therapy
If you have muscle spasms compressing the sciatic nerve, your sciatica treatments will require us to soothe the muscles. With IFT, electrical currents sent through electrodes attached to the skin can reduce pain as they force muscles to contract and relax. The stimulation encourages the production of endorphins that help block pain receptors and increases circulation. Dr. Yeend can also break up muscle knots or trigger points to release tension. Both therapies should prevent swollen muscles from compressing the sciatic nerve as it passes by them.
When you need sciatica treatments in Coachella and Palm Desert, CA, you should consider chiropractic care as it targets the musculoskeletal system as a whole. Dr. Yeend has been helping patients manage and heal from pain at Coachella Valley Neck & Back Clinic for years. You can reach the Coachella, CA, location at 760-391-5265. If you live in Palm Desert, CA, call 760-346-5660 to start professional sciatica treatments with a trusted chiropractic professional.