Most cases of sciatica can be
effectively treated by one or a
combination of the following:
Medication therapies
-
Anti-inflammatory medications (i.e.
NSAIDs or oral steroids)
- Pain
medications (e.g.
acetaminophen)
- Epidural
steroid injections to deliver local
anti-inflammatory agents (and
possibly a pain medication)
directly to the affected area
Invasive therapies
- Surgery
- Minimally
invasive procedure
Alternative therapies
The
approach to treating Sciatica is to
reduce the compressive forces causing
the pressure upon the sciatic nerve.
This can be accomplished through
traction and realignment therapeutic
procedures in the case where the
sciatica is spinal-related.
-
Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
manipulation for the restoration of
normal joint biomechanics and
reduction of histochemical
irritation to the involved
nerves.
- Massage
therapy to the involved lumbopelvic
muscles.
- Structural
Integration A systematic approach
designed to reorganize major
joints, and body segments (such as
the lower back region and sacrum),
while releasing the chronically
held tension and torsion patterns.
The goal is to achieve a rapid
change in structural mechanics and
correction of chronic
musculoskeletal pain or
dysfunction. Core Method of
Structural Integration - Stand
Corrected Core Structural
Integration
