At Church Street Chiropractic in Hawley, PA, Dr. Stephen A. Pokowicz, DC, offers care for patients struggling with sciatica that helps them heal naturally. If you’ve been living with shooting pain, tingling, or numbness radiating from your lower back down your leg, chiropractic care may provide the answers and relief you’ve been looking for.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the body’s longest nerve, which runs from the lower spine through the hips and down each leg. When this nerve is pinched, patients often experience sharp pain, burning sensations, muscle weakness, or numbness along its length. These symptoms can come on suddenly, may be severe, and can disrupt lower limb function.
Common Causes of Sciatica
Several issues in the spine and surrounding tissues can lead to sciatica. Some of the most frequent causes include:
- Herniated or bulging discs putting pressure on the nerve root
- Spinal joint misalignments, also called vertebral subluxations
- Degenerative disc disease
- Muscle imbalances or tightness, particularly in the hips or glutes
- Poor posture or repetitive strain injuries
Understanding the cause of your sciatic pain is the first step toward fixing it.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Dr. Pokowicz takes a whole-body approach to care, beginning with a thorough evaluation in our Hawley, PA, office to identify what’s causing your sciatica. From there, he develops a personalized plan that may include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Precise applications of force to joints help restore proper alignment, reducing nerve irritation.
- Physical Rehabilitation and Exercises: Specialized stretches and strengthening exercises build support for the spine and improve its flexibility.
- Soft Tissue and Manual Muscle Techniques: These therapies stretch tight or inflamed muscles that may be contributing to nerve compression.
- Advanced Therapeutic Modalities: Laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and spinal decompression may be used to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, stimulate cellular repair, and open up room for herniated tissue to return to its proper place.
This multi-approach care not only eases symptoms but also promotes long-term spinal health.
Start Sciatica Treatment in Hawley, PA
Living with sciatica can make even the simplest things painful and difficult. But at Church Street Chiropractic, patients can count on receiving attentive, compassionate care that will help them recover from the cause of their pain and regain comfort, mobility, and confidence in everyday life.
If you think you’re struggling with sciatica in Hawley, PA, or the surrounding area, Dr. Stephen A. Pokowicz, DC, is here to help. Call Church Street Chiropractic at (570) 226-4050 to schedule your appointment and start giving your body what it needs to heal.