ACUPUNCTURE FOR SCIATICA NYC
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SCIATICA?
Sciatica may have numerous causes, including
Pregnancy
Injury from an accident
Repetitive stress injury (poor posture, sitting, standing)
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal stenosis
Lumbar herniated discs
The end result is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. This large nerve exits from the low back, traveling through the buttocks, and extends down the leg into the foot.
SYMPTOMS
Burning and tingling in the low back or the path of the of the sciatic nerve
Numbness and tingling
Muscle weakness caused by interrupted nerve signals.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF?
Acupuncture is able to precisely target certain muscles and nerves that are involved in the area of dysfunction to release inhibition and tightness. Thereby decreasing muscular spasm around the sciatic nerve and increasing range of motion.
Helps decrease pain and mechanical stress on injured tissues, increase range of motion, and restore proper muscle tissue and nerve functions.
Acupuncture helps by stimulating the body’s natural response by releasing anti-inflammatories and pain killers to combat pain and decrease inflammation on the site of injury.
HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
The goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of the pain. Promote functional improvement and improve quality of life.
As with all conditions, there are many co factors involved such as acute and chronic onset. On average, the number of acupuncture treatments range from 6-20 treatments bi-weekly for the condition to fully resolve.