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Spinal Decompression and Sciatica - How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
| A friend of mine, Lori, recently learned that she was suffering from sciatica. For months, she had battled nagging back pain, which she initially dismissed as "only a pinched nerve." Eventually, she accepted that the pain wouldn't "just go away," as she had hoped. The sciatic nerve controls a variety of muscles, including the back of the knee and the lower leg, and is the source of sensation to the sole of the foot, lower leg, and back of the thigh. Sciatica occurs when this nerve, which runs from the spine down the back of each leg, is damaged. Sciatica is not a disease, but rather a set of symptoms that result from an underlying injury or illness. Lori's sciatica, for instance, appeared shortly after she had been in a car accident. Sciatic nerve compression can result in pain that varies from a mild tingling, to a dull ache, to severe, immobilizing pain. Lori mostly experienced a sharp pain in her hip. Occasionally, the back of her calf was sore, usually after standing for a long time. What finally drove Lori to seek treatment was that the pain became significant at night. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen weren't having their usual effect. Lori sounded surprisingly happy as she detailed her experience. As it turns out, she wasn't excited about the sciatica, but instead about a new, viable treatment option that has given her significant relief from her back pain pain. "Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical and drug-free treatment option," she explained, "and since I completed these new, spinal decompression treatments, I have been completely pain free." In her search for relief, Lori had consulted with Asheville, NC chiropractor Dr. David Nygaard of Atlas Family Chiropractic. Dr. Nygaard advised her that Spinal Disc Decompression is an excellent solution for people seeking relief from the pain associated with herniated discs, bulging discs, facet syndrome, degenerative joint disease, pinched nerves, and other spinal afflictions. Spinal Decompression is Not New As someone who suffers from back pain also, I decided to do my own research on Spinal Disc Decompression. I learned that many spinal afflictions cause nerve compression, which is associated with neck, back, and leg pain. Spinal Disc Decompression relieves this pressure, thereby distracting and enlarging the diminished disc spaces. This gradually allows irritated nerves to heal, while also encouraging rehydration (the introduction of vital nutrients) to help restore good health and increase nerve function. Spinal Disc Decompression has been in use for more than 20 years, and is recognized widely among health care professionals as an effective treatment option. Curious to know if Spinal Disc Decompression could work for me, I asked Dr. David Nygaard of Atlas Family Chiropractic for more details. "Spinal Disc Decompression works where chiropractic has failed, or is not a treatment option," he explained. "We use computer-aided technology to apply gentle decompression at specific locations along the spine. This increases circulation into the spinal discs and joints, which helps to relieve the symptoms that cause pain." Dr. Nygaard assured me that Spinal Disc Decompression was totally non-surgical and drug-free. "I believe that optimal health is possible for anyone, without drugs or surgery," he said. Following an initial evaluation, I also have begun treatment with Spinal Disc Decompression. Now I understand why Lori was so excited! After only a few, 15-minute sessions I've experienced significant pain relief, without the need for drugs or invasive medical procedures. For more information: http://atlasfamilychiropractic.net |
About the Author
Bryan Sullivan is the Executive Vice President of Write Away, Inc. - Editorial and content firm based in Weaverville, NC. He is Editor of Grilled Magazine. He also often writes for regional & national publications about local history, farming, culture and food. He graduated with a degree in communications from Alfred University in New York State and then went on to attend culinary school in NYC where he graduated in the top percent of his class. He proceeded to work in high-end restaurants in New York City, Martha's Vineyard, MA and Naples, FL. Bryan currently lives in Asheville, NC with Liisa his wife and their Black Lab, Annie.
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