Any patient being treated for back pain in Frisco TX is thankful for the precise alignment offered by a skilled chiropractor. Back pain is triggered for a number of reasons, and sciatica, a pain originating in the lower back or buttocks, can be debilitating if not treated in a timely manner.
Sciatica develops when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed, sending pain into the lower back, buttocks and both legs. The intensity and frequency of the pain varies with every case. Other sciatica symptoms include numbness or weakness in your legs.
Chiropractors regularly treat sciatica using a number of treatments, all of them drug-free and non-invasive.
Spinal adjustments or spinal manipulation
Chiropractors use spinal adjustments to free movement and restore misaligned vertebrae to the right position in the spinal column. Spinal manipulation stops pain, muscle spasms, and inflammation. The doctor applies a short, quick arm thrust to a vertebrae. This causes joint cavitation (release of gas from the area) caused by oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen release, which also relieves joint pressure. This is the most common chiropractic treatment for back pain in Frisco TX. The patient feels relief right away with little, if any pain. There might be minor discomfort if the patient tenses up during treatment. The chiropractor may use massage techniques or electrical stimulation before spinal manipulation.
Ice/Cold Therapy
The chiropractor may apply ice packs to the lower back, or recommend that you ice the area at home. Ice reduces inflammation and numbs sore muscles. Ice packs should be applied for anywhere from 2 to 7 days if home use is recommended.
Ultrasound
The chiropractor uses a device that creates gentle heat and applies it to treat sciatica and back pain in Frisco TX. The heat helps to treat muscle spasms and reduce stiffness, pain and swelling.
Electrical Stimulation
During a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatment (TENS) , the chiropractor uses a small, portable electrical device that transmits pain-controlling electrical current. It reduces muscle spasms, and is also used by physical therapists or rehabilitation specialists.
Don't let sciatica pain- or any other type of back problem - sideline you. Call Life Changing Chiropractic to treat back pain in Frisco TX. We offer chiropractic care by a trained D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) in a relaxing setting. Our staff will help you arrange payment - we accept payment plans for patients without insurance, and are currently working towards accepting insurance with major carriers for those that do have insurance. Call today at 972-584-0833 to schedule an appointment. We can have you up and moving painlessly without drugs or surgery.