Sciatica Treatment in Sturgis
Sciatica is one of the most common and recognizable forms of nerve pain — a sharp, burning, or electric-shock-like sensation that radiates from the lower back through the buttock and down the back of one leg. It’s caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the human body. As many as 40% of people will experience sciatica at some point in their lives, most often between the ages of 30 and 50. At Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Dr. Jerrid Goebel provides effective, drug-free chiropractic care that can shorten the duration of a sciatica episode and provide lasting relief.
What Causes Sciatica?
- Piriformis muscle tightness or injury: The piriformis muscle in the hip can compress the sciatic nerve when it contracts due to overuse or injury
- Herniated or bulging discs: The interior of spinal discs contains substances that can leak out and inflame surrounding nerves
- Lumbar or sacroiliac subluxation: Misaligned vertebrae or hips that place direct pressure on the sciatic nerve
- Bone spurs: Bony growths that can narrow the spaces through which the sciatic nerve travels
- Spinal stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses nerve roots
- Pregnancy, obesity, or diabetes: Conditions that increase pressure on the spine and surrounding nerves
Sciatic pain often worsens when sneezing, coughing, or sitting for long periods, and standing on hard surfaces can aggravate symptoms. Walking or lying down may provide temporary relief. While many cases of sciatica resolve within a few weeks, some can persist for months without proper care.
Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatica
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as a highly effective, non-invasive approach to treating sciatica. At Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Dr. Goebel tailors your treatment plan to the specific cause of your sciatica, ensuring the most targeted and effective care possible. Treatment may include:
- Spinal manipulation: Chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine and pelvis, increase mobility, and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve
- Ice and cold therapy: Applied to reduce inflammation and help manage acute pain
- Therapeutic ultrasound: Sound wave technology that generates gentle heat to increase circulation and reduce swelling and pain
- TENS therapy: A mild electrical current that helps reduce muscle spasm and interrupt pain signals
- Deep tissue massage: Targeted pressure on trigger points in the piriformis and surrounding muscles to release tension and reduce inflammation
- Cold laser therapy: Low-level laser treatment to speed healing, reduce inflammation, and ease both chronic and acute sciatic pain
Exercise and Long-Term Prevention
While short periods of rest are appropriate when sciatica flares up, prolonged inactivity tends to make symptoms worse. Dr. Goebel will guide you through a personalized exercise program to build core and back strength, improve spinal support, maintain disc health, and keep the hamstrings flexible — all of which reduce the risk of future sciatic episodes. A consistent chiropractic care and prevention plan not only addresses current pain but helps protect against recurrence over time.
Schedule Your Appointment
If you are experiencing lower back pain, buttock pain, or shooting pain down your leg, contact Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Sturgis today to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Goebel and find lasting relief from sciatica.
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