Back pain, especially lower back pain and sciatica, and neck pain are the leading causes people miss work and see their doctors. If you are experiencing sciatica, then you need to see the top 13209 sciatica doctor, Dr. Hunter A. Mollin, DC. His mission is to improve his patients’ chiropractic health and relieve their pain. In practice since 1981, Dr. Mollin uses several different and effective modalities to help his patients achieve optimum health and relieve back pain. He is proud of his patient-centered treatment where each person is given the treatment that is right for them. He holds certifications in Cox Distraction Technique, ConnecTX, and Graston. Cox Distraction Technique is a proven method of treating disc lesions and related spinal conditions such as sciatica. Graston and ConnecTX Technique are instrument assisted connective tissue procedures utilized to treat conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder tendonopathy, sprain/strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and post surgical scarring. He also includes acupuncture and Chinese medicine as a part of his holistic approach.
Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a term that describes symptoms of pain, numbness, and/or weakness that radiate along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and leg. The pain from sciatica can range from a constant, dull pain to a debilitating condition. Most of sciatica symptoms result from lower back disorders between the L4 (fourth lumbar vertebra) and S1 (first sacral) levels that put pressure on or cause irritation to a lumbar nerve root. Depending on where the sciatic nerve roots are compressed, symptoms may be felt in different areas of the leg and into the foot. Most commonly, sciatica is caused by a disc problem, such as a herniated disc that is pressing against a nerve root. It can also occur when a disc degenerates, which releases inflammatory proteins that irritate the adjacent nerve. There are also times when hypertonic hip muscles, most often the lateral hip rotator piriformis muscle, compress the sciatic nerve resulting in sciatica pain. Sciatica symptoms are typically felt on only one side of the body. They may include a combination of leg and foot pain, weakness, tingling or numbness. For treatment of your sciatica, the 13209 sciatica doctor can provide relief.
The 13209 sciatica doctor will evaluate your sciatica using either muscle testing which indicates weakened, affected muscles, or through radiographic images. Decompressing the lumbar spine relieves pressure on the sciatic nerve and related muscles. If the piriformis (or other lateral hip rotators) are involved, Dr. Mollin will gently stretch it to release the direct pressure on the sciatic nerve. Using a multitude of non-invasive modalities, make an appointment with Dr. Mollin today to treat your sciatica.
By Dr. Hunter A. Mollin, DC
January 25, 2019