Sciatica & Nerve Pain Treatment in Los Gatos
Shooting pain, tingling or numbness can make it difficult to sit, bend, walk or exercise comfortably. When those sensations travel through the buttock or down the leg, sciatica or another type of nerve irritation may be involved.
Common symptoms of sciatica, also referred to as nerve pain, include shooting pain, numbness or tingling in the buttock and down the leg. Sciatica can also present as referred pain into the toes, foot or ankle. Some patients experience weakness in the legs or low back, often noticeable during activities such as sitting, bending or squatting. These symptoms can impact a patient’s ability to perform everyday tasks and basic exercise routines.
What May Be Behind Your Sciatica & Nerve Pain
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. Several factors may play a role, including changes involving the joints, discs or surrounding structures of the lower spine. Changes in spinal alignment and movement may also affect how forces are distributed through the lower back. A thorough evaluation can help identify factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
Looking at the Whole Patient
At On Purpose Chiropractic, we approach care from the point of view of the whole patient. Our mission is to help patients experience the potential benefits of chiropractic care and work toward a healthier, more capable life. This breaks down into three main phases: relieving symptoms, stabilizing the structure of the spine and helping patients function at their best.
What Your Evaluation May Include
What does this look like? It starts with a thorough evaluation of the patient and their condition. This may include the following analyses:
- Patient history evaluation. What are you doing and how does it feel?
- Palpating the spine. How does the spine feel and move?
- Postural analysis. How is your posture affecting the way you stand and move?
- Range of motion testing. How do you move and how far can you move?
- Leg length deviations. Are there differences from one side to the other?
- Bilateral scale measurements. Do you carry more weight to one side?
- X-rays, when clinically indicated. These images may provide additional information about spinal structure and help guide recommendations.
Care Designed Around Your Findings
At On Purpose Chiropractic, new patients are welcomed into a relaxed setting where they can talk openly about what they’re experiencing and how it’s affecting daily life. We care for the whole patient and follow a chiropractic philosophy focused on manual adjustments using skilled hands and a traditional drop table. For some disc-related conditions, patients may also receive spinal decompression using our in-house DRX-9000 machine when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chiropractic care help with the symptoms of my sciatica and nerve pain?
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Can chiropractic help with more than just sciatica and nerve pain?
Find Out What May Be Driving Your Nerve Pain
If sciatica or nerve pain is making sitting, bending or everyday movement challenging, an evaluation may help you better understand what’s going on. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kleinberg.
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