Sciatica Carrollton, TX
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Sciatica is a common complaint of our patients here in Carrollton, TX. This condition can happen because nerves in your lower back become irritated. Here at Dallas Spine Center, Dr. Hoa Nguyen treats this condition without resorting to medication.
Even though sciatica often resolves on its own in a few weeks, it can linger for a long time. If this is your case, it’s a good idea to visit our chiropractic clinic. Chronic sciatica without proper treatment can cause permanent damage to your sciatic nerve. You may lose feeling in your injured leg. Worse, you may lose control of your bowel and bladder function.
What Causes Sciatica?
The causes of sciatica are different from one person to another. It’s usually a combination of causes for the pain. But the most common reason is when the discs in your spine irritate your nerves. Your joints and ligaments may also irritate your nerves, causing pain. If you injure your lower back, it may affect the nerves in that area, which may also lead to sciatica pain. Unfortunately, some sciatica pain can start without a physical cause. Other causes like insufficient sleep, depression, anxiety, and your lifestyle can worsen the pain.
Common Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatica pain affects a long nerve in your lower body. You can feel the pain in your lower back, butt, or legs. In addition to the burning or electric shock feeling, other symptoms include the following:
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Muscle weakness, a serious symptom that requires seeing a medical doctor first
- Loss of bladder and bowel control (this calls for a medical intervention and not chiropractic care)
How We Treat Sciatica
Treating mild sciatica includes moving, exercise and keeping active. They ease the pain. If these things didn’t work and the pain lingers, you may visit our chiropractor here in Carrollton, TX so Dr. nguyen will look into your condition, evaluate it before recommending a treatment plan.
- Spinal decompression
- Shockwave therapy
- Hako-Med therapy
- TENS unit
- Infrared
- Heat Pad
What to Expect at Your Visit
When you see Dr. Nguyen to consult about your sciatica pain, your first visit will include a thorough consultation. You will undergo a comprehensive physical examination. The chiropractor will also study your medical history. He will also conduct neurological testing to determine which nerve roots are affected and the likely cause of the compression. To further study your condition, he may request X-rays. Your treatment sessions will depend on the results of the evaluation. But if your situation is acute, which means the pain has just started, you will notice improvement within the first few weeks. In fact, you’ll feel a significant reduction in your pain after the first treatment. Your final care plan will be decided after your first thorough consultation with Dr. Nguyen.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Hoa Nguyen
Patients in Carrollton, TX, choose to go to Dr. Hoa Nguyen’s chiropractic clinic because of his expertise. He has been providing chiropractic care to his patients for over two decades, and most of them are satisfied with their results.
Let’s Find the Right Care for You
Still have questions about your symptoms or treatment options? Dr. Hoa Nguyen will listen to your concerns, assess your pain level and explain your options. Schedule your first visit at Dallas Spine Center to take the next step.