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Sciatica

10/31/2018

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​Sciatica

The lower lumbar portion of the spine is the home to the sciatic nerve, which is a continuation of several spinal nerves coming out of the low back. Radiculopathy, commonly known as Sciatica, is the irritation of the nerve root located in the lower back. This condition can be debilitating and prevent a person from maintaining their daily routine. 

Causes
Misalignment

The spine is a wonderfully complex system which is made up by multiple small bones called the vertebrae. Each vertebra is made to be a passage for nerves that spread throughout the body. These passages can sometimes shift along their alignment, causing the nerve to flow less freely through the passage and therefore irritating or constricting the nerve from transmitting information.

Herniated Disc
Located between the bony vertebrae are the cushions of the spinal cord known as discs. These discs provide the spine with the shock support needed to function. These discs are formed with a softer center and a tough exterior. The herniation of the disc is characterized by the softer portion of the disc protruding from the tough exterior, causing irritation of the correlated nerve resulting in a related numbness or weakness in a limb.

Arthritis
As you would expect, the vertebrae within the spine have joints in order to bend and move freely. These joints are called facet joints and, like any other joint, they can succumb to arthritis. When located in the spine, arthritis breaks the cartilage of the facet joint which cause pain and nerve irritation.

Swelling and Irritation
Characterized along with the above, or simply on its own, swelling and irritation within or around the spine can cause the pain of the sciatic nerve.

How to prevent it?
Keep the muscles strong! 

Your muscles are what keeps your body stable, therefore, they need to be kept strong to help your spine with mobility and durability.

Keep proper posture! 
Your body is aligned for proper posture. If you are hunching your back, you are putting stress on facet joints and discs that normally would not be under such pressure. Keep that proper posture and maintain that proper alignment!

Treatment
Chiropractic!

Chiropractors are trained to go to the source of pain. In regards to sciatica, the cause is within the spine and can be treated through a series of alignment and vertebrae adjustments. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing sciatic nerve pain, send them to Lowcountry Chiropractic!
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Chiropractic and Sleep

10/15/2018

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At Lowcountry Chiropractic, we are concerned about your overall well-being. While maintaining regular adjustments is beneficial, other factors are just as important to your care plan. These factors can include diet, stress level, sleeping schedule, and activity level. Today we are going to be focusing  on how a chiropractic care plan can help you sleep better.

Maintain proper Adjustments
Make sure you keep to the schedule your chiropractor has established for you through your care plan.

Decrease your Stress
Come up with a routine that allows 30 minutes to an hour of relaxation before you get into bed at night. Take it a step further by having a nightly routine within that time frame. Continue to go through the steps of your nightly routine every night so your brain will become used to the steps and learn to become sleepy after the routine steps are completed

Be Mindful of the Food you Eat

Understanding what you’re putting in your body is beneficial in many aspects, but it is especially beneficial when it comes to bedtime. We eat in order to maintain energy throughout the day, and we get that energy through carbohydrates. Stay away from foods that contain carbs during the two hours before bedtime. Doing this will allow your body to fully relax and reach a point where sleep is desired.

Chiropractic care is about more than just getting adjusted, it is about your overall health and wellness. It is crucial for us as human beings to be well rested for our day. If you are looking to receive a wonderful care plan consisting of chiropractic, reach out to Lowcountry Chiropractic today!
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