Is it worth while going to a chiropractor for the pain of Sciatia (trapped nerve)?

Speak to your doctor first.

Your GP might know of chiropractors in your area,

Read how to choose a good one...

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic...

http://www.chirobase.org/17QA/mdlocate.html

I had a similar condition and was a chiropractic patient for almost ten years. In my opinion, the short-term pain-relief is not worth the cost and possibility of peril.

There is much disagreement about both the effectiveness and risks involved with chiropractic treatment. In my opinion, it is the only thing that should needs to be said about chiropractic adjustment:

A chiropractor cannot “cure” your condition or any other-- at best, they would just make your muscles feel better. It would be best to first see your doctor—a real physician—and be referred to a physical therapist or an orthopedic specialist. I would advise that your do everything you can to avoid chiropractic treatment, as it will often do more harm than good.

Chiropractors have to believe that everything causes conditions that only they can fix so they can convince patients that we can't live comfortably without visits twice per week.

I had a stroke last year as a result of chiropractic treatment and have since made it a priority to raise awareness of the dangers of chiropractic care. I ask that anyone going to visit a chiropractor to be aware of the risks and make an informed decision about treatment.

Although the chiropractic community will argue that I don’t have a degree and I don’t know what I am talking about, I only want to make sure people considering chiropractic treatment that there are risks. I have nothing to gain from this. Can chiropractors say the same? Make sure you get both sides of the story!

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication

I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.

I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

Depending on how good your chiropractor is, I'd say yes.

I developed a bulging disc between lumbar 4 and 5 by running too much on the jogging trail. I'll tell you what I did. You'll have to decide what is

applicable in your case.

1) My chiropractor recommended taking daily doses of 100 mg. of Vitamin B6. It strengthens nerve insulation. I noticed an improvement in 4 to 6 weeks.

2) Aleve is a good NSAID medication that is sold over the counter.

The doctor can prescribe a stronger form of the drug in the name Naproxen. The doctor can also prescribe Tramadol which is a narcotic and good pain reliever.

Back ice packs are a good idea also.Usually they can be placed around the waist area for the best relief.

(They connect with velcro) You can buy them at most pharmacies

-- example at the site below:

http://www.shapeupshop.com/fitness/recovery/ice_he...

3) The lunge exercise is good for sciatic conditions.

An example is at the bottom of this site:

http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Strength.html

4) I bought the Teeter inversion table. You can invert yourself partially

or completely for spine decompression. It feels great.

It costs a few hundred but I like it. This is the best bang for the

buck as far as I'm concerned. If the sciatica is caused by lumbar issues, I'd recommend this.

http://www.teeterhangups.com/home.html

5) I purchased the Rebuilder 2407 Electronic Stimulator (information at the site below). This product was intended for a variety of ailments including nerve damage due to diabetes but I found it helpful when the electrical attachments are placed slightly to the right and left of the spine where the bulging disk occurs. In my case,

just slightly lower than waist level to the right and left of the spine.

I paid $699 for this (although they've reduced the price since), so it's something to consider even though it's a little

expensive. I bought the more expensive model since it had the AC adapter associated

with it rather than just the battery (and so it supplies more power). It definitely

makes you feel good when you use it at 7.83 Hz.

http://www.rebuildermedical.com/

Hi Eileen B,

Geez....another Eileen....neat huh? Don't hear that name much at all.

Okay about your scitatia pain....WWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAH!

Damn, it hurts sooooooooooooooooo bad and when I get it I also have pain down my leg and all that jazz. My answer is NO WAY! I suffer from massive chronic pain for about 7 years now and it really blows, and when that kicks in it just makes everything that much worse.

I tried a chiro many years ago and I didn't get any relief at all...matter a fact, a couple of days after being bent, cracker, stretched etc...I actually felt worse if thats possible. Sometimes sciatica can take up to 14 days to ease up...at least in my experience. You could try the icy hot patches and place them on whichever side your scatica is out on....

center of your butt cheek on the right or left. Also you can slather yourself with Ben Gay also to these totally out of wack areas. The only thing I have found to take the edge off is prescription medication. If you need to you can go to your local ER and mostlikely-they will treat you for the pain and possibly refer you to a physician. Hang in there and I hope you find help with your pain. Pain is an awful thing and unless someone experiences WICKED pain...they have no idea what it's like. Best wishes to you.

Eileen

Sounds very like spinal arthritis and or spinal erosion. I had those symptoms for years and had scans etc. The only definitive scan that will show exactly what is going on is a full MRI scan, and unfortunately if this is what it turns to be, there is no cure, it will be a matter of playing around with pain relief to find out what works best for you. I'm on [please excuse the spelling] Diclofenic, Tramadol and amytriclte. All high dosage, but it does help.

I used to see a chiropractor for pain of sciatica. However, I have a spinal cord injury so now I see a spine surgeon regularly and there is no cure for my sciatic pain.

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if a chiropractor! is the same as a physiotherapist then almost certainly yes provided they know what they are doing ask around for good one

No. Take powerful barbiturates/opium derived drugs instead, that will actually work.