Running from the lower back through the buttocks and down each leg, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. The condition known as “sciatica” occurs when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve, or the nerve becomes damaged, causing pain and other symptoms. Quality Acupuncture offers acupuncture and other therapies for sciatica pain treatment in Orange, CA.
THE CAUSES OF SCIATIC NERVE PAIN
There are many reasons why a person may begin to experience sciatic pain. Herniated/compressed disks can cause inflammation that puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. Spinal stenosis, a condition common in older adults, is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can put pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Injuries are a leading cause of sciatic nerve pain. Sports injuries, car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and workplace accidents can all cause injury to the lower back and sciatic nerve.
Symptoms of sciatica include pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. The pain can start suddenly or slowly, and range from mild to severe. It can be exacerbated by bending, twisting, coughing, or flexing the lumbar spine.
Minor sciatic pain can be treated with ice packs, heating pads, over-the-counter medications, and stretching. More serious cases may require surgery, spinal injections, and physical therapy to relieve the pain. Alternative approaches, such as acupuncture and massage therapy, have also been found to be effective when it comes to sciatica pain treatment in Orange, CA.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR SCIATICA PAIN TREATMENT IN ORANGE, CA
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions, including sciatic nerve pain. During an acupuncture procedure, specially designed needles are inserted just below the skin at strategic points around the body called meridians. Traditionally, these meridians were thought to direct the flow of Qi, or vital energy, throughout the body.
Here’s how acupuncture addresses the pain and other symptoms of sciatica:
- It triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relief chemicals.
- Acupuncture stimulates the body’s immune and endocrine systems, reducing inflammation.
- It increases the flow of blood circulation to affected areas, boosting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removing metabolic waste products
- The acupuncture needles help to modulate pain signals, by dampening them or blocking the signals from reaching the brain.
- Acupuncture can loosen tight or knotted muscles.
- Acupuncture can also help reduce stress levels.
SCIATICA PAIN TREATMENT IN ORANGE, CA AT QUALITY ACUPUNCTURE
If you’re looking for a safe, effective alternative to pain medications to treat the symptoms of your sciatica, schedule an appointment at Quality Acupuncture today. We utilize acupuncture and other time-tested treatments to deliver long-lasting pain relief. We’ve been helping patients manage the chronic pain and inflammation associated with sciatica and other conditions for over ten years.
Quality Acupuncture serves patients from all over the Orange County area. We’re conveniently located at 2832 E. Chapman Ave., just east of Hwy. 5 between S. Yorba St and Prospect St. We’re open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Call us at 714-532-2827 or contact us online to schedule your appointment.
