Premera Chiropractor in Kingston WA

New solutions to sciatica, leg pain and disc compression.

Usually when a patient has disc issues or leg pain like sciatica in Kingston WA they go to their regular doctor or urgent care and get sent down a path of painkillers and office visits that never go to the underlying cause

What are some underlying causes of sciatica:

1. spasm of the Piriformis muscle
2. restrictions in the pelvis that put pressure on the sciatic nerve
3. inflammation or irritation around the nerve

What are some underlying causes of disc compression:

1. repetitive trauma
2. prolong sitting jobs
3. compressive forces on the lumbar spine

Many times a solution for sciatica and disc herniation's are similar. For instance both conditions respond well to decompression therapy.

What is decompression therapy in Kingston WA?

Decompression therapy is a modality use to take the pressure off nerve roots and discs in the lumbar spine that are putting pressure on structures that cause pain and leg symptoms.

How to prevent chronic stress on your lower back and nerve roots.

1. avoid prolonged sitting, if you work at a desk and do computer work, utilize a standing station or exercise ball to mix it up.
2. when you are lifting, use proper ergonomics and a friend. Do not try to lift too much since this is the number one cause of disc herniation's.
3. it's the use it or lose it theory, move, walk, run….do whatever you can to keep your joints moving.

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