Are You At Risk For Sciatica?

People who suffer from sciatica know too well that it can affect their daily lives. Sciatic nerve pain can make it difficult to perform normal tasks like cleaning, driving, and sleeping. At NYC Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression Center in the West Village, Manhattan, we offer treatment for this common problem. Our chiropractic team uses gentle, non-invasive methods to relieve sciatica so that you can get back to living your life free from its symptoms.

Risk Factors for Sciatica

As the longest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and continues to the hips and buttocks and down each leg. When this nerve is irritated, you may experience pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling. While many cases of sciatica are caused by an injury, other risk factors that increase your chances of developing this ailment, such as:

Age: As we get older, our spines naturally wears down. We become prone to herniated discs and other spinal deterioration that can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, producing the symptoms of sciatica.

Pregnancy: Many women experience sciatica when they are pregnant. The added weight of carrying a baby and the change in posture can contribute to the development of sciatic nerve pain.

Poor Posture: Sciatica can be brought on by poor posture. When you stand or sit hunched over, it puts pressure on your spine. Over time, this pressure can cause the soft center of the discs that cushion your vertebrae to push against the sciatic nerve, causing the symptoms of sciatica.

Underlying Conditions: People who are in poor health or who have certain conditions are more likely to experience sciatica. Malnutrition, osteoporosis, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and vitamin deficiencies are among the many conditions that affect bone and joint health and may contribute to sciatic pain.

Sciatica Treatment from Our Chiropractors Can Make A Difference

At NYC Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression Center, we provide non-surgical and drug-free chiropractic care to relieve your painful sciatica symptoms. Even if other treatment methods have failed you in the past, we can help. We welcome you to schedule a consultation with a chiropractor at our Manhattan office today by calling 212-645-8151. The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can help you reclaim a pain-free life.