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.

 MAKE YOUR ACUPUNCTURE APPOINTMENT FOR SCIATICA IN NEW YORK CITY TODAY.