Marin Chiropractor and Spinal Disc Specialist Comments:

As a chiropractor in practice seeing patients for the last 9 years I see many people that present with Sciatica.  Many of these patients have tried various types of treatment methods to no avail.  Before we explore treatment options it is important to define Sciatica as there is much confusion as to what it exactly means.  Sciatica is a set of symptoms, not actually a diagnosis itself.  This means Sciatica does not explain the cause of the pain.  Sciatica is a general term that refers to pain caused by compression or irritation of one or more nerves exiting the lower spine that make up the sciatic nerve.  Radiculopathy is the medical term used for sciatica which means that a spinal disc or other structure has extended beyond its normal position and is irritating the nerve in the lower back, which connects with the sciatic nerve.  There are a number of different conditions that can cause sciatica pain.  Sciatica is most likely the result of pinched nerves in the lumbar spine.  If it is determined that the pinched nerve is due to a structural misalignment than conservative treatment methods like chiropractic, physical therapy or acupuncture can help.  Strengthening sciatica exercises and movement are essential to avoid the lower back muscles and spinal structures from becoming weak and less able to stabilize the spine. This weakening can lead to back injury and strain perpetuating even more back pain.  Sciatica exercises are also important for the health of the spinal discs.  Movement helps exchange nutrients and fluids within the discs to keep them healthy. 

The primary cause of a pinched nerve in the low back is a herniated disc.  When the aforementioned conservative options are not eradicating the problem then Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression with the DRX 9000 might be the answer.  From my clinical experience when nothing else has worked, spinal decompression produces amazing results.  I have treated patients that have been through every other physical modality and multiple epidural steriod injections with no substantial relief until spinal decompression.  It does not help everyone, but it has worked for many sciatic sufferers.  Axiom World Wide manufactures the DRX 9000. Doctors from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and John Hopkins University School of Medicine make up their International Medical Advisory Board which continually researches the effectiveness of this technology.

So, depending on the cause of and severity of pinched nerves in the lower spine there are a variety of treatment options.  It is best to have an evaluation with a qualified health professional so they can recommend the best option for you.  

If you live in Marin County and would like to find out if you are a candidate for care at the Spinal Decompression Center of Marin @ Cafe of Life then fill out a Complimentary DRX Request Form or call 415.389.1145 to find out more information. 

Read some bay area Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression success stories with the DRX 9000