Non-surgical Treatments for Sciatica

The condition known as sciatica is typically caused when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve, the nerve that begins in the back and runs down the legs. This pressure can come from several sources, including an acute injury, a herniated disc, a bone spur, and even due to poor posture.

Signs and Symptoms of Sciatica

The indicative symptom of sciatica is a pain that begins in the lower back and radiates down one leg. However, the condition has also been known to cause the following symptoms as well:

• A burning or tingling sensation
• Foot and/or leg numbness
• Weakness in the buttocks, leg, or foot
• A jolting pain that occurs with sudden movements
• An increase in pain after sitting for long periods of time

Treatments We Offer

At Campbell Medical Center, we provide natural, non-surgical alternatives to alleviate the discomfort caused by sciatica. Our treatments are particularly effective because they aim to treat the problem at its source rather than mask the symptoms and pain caused by it. After a consultation, our medical professionals may recommend one or more of the following treatments:

• Platelet-rich plasma or PRP therapy begins by drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, which is then placed in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma. The PRP is highly concentrated with platelets, sometimes four to five times what is found in your blood alone. In addition, it is packed with growth factors, proteins, and cytokines that stimulate the healing of bone and soft tissue. Therefore, when injected into the back of a sciatica patient, it has been shown to provide natural relief in reducing pain, discomfort, and inflammation.

• Laser therapy is another non-surgical method that has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation while accelerating the body’s own natural healing processes. With the use of a hand-held device, our class IV laser delivers energy through your skin and into the deep tissue surrounding your injured area. This stimulates the underlying cells, which encourages healing and rapid pain relief to the affected region.

• Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, thereby taking pressure off of the spinal structure. This, in turn, alleviates the pressure of the vertebrae and other impediments that may be affecting its surrounding nerves, including the sciatic nerve. Elongating the spine additionally encourages the movement of necessary fluids and oxygen, which promotes renewal and healing.

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