Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain, tingling, or numbness in the lower extremities of the buttock, legs and/or feet. It is produced by nerve irritation or nerve compression of the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve. These nerve roots come out of the spinal cord into the lower back, go down through the buttock, and then branch down the back of the leg to the ankle and foot.
Common causes of sciatica are disc-related problems, including bulging disc, disc herniation and nerve root impingement. Other causes can be Piriformis Syndrome or nerve irritation from a misaligned vertebrae on the soft nerve.
Depending upon the severity and advancement, it can be treated with instrument-based chiropractic or Atlas Orthogonal. We offer the non-surgical alternative of spinal disc decompression as well as laser and infrared light therapy.
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Dr. David Nygaard, MS, MBA
Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist
Atlas Brain and Body
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck or back, as well as the openings between the bones where nerves exit from the spinal cord. This usually happens when bone, tissue, or both grow in the openings in the spinal bones. This growth can squeeze and irritate nerves that branch out from the spinal cord.
This results in pain, numbness, and/or weakness, most often in the arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, and buttocks. It’s most often caused by changes that can happen with aging and the unnecessary progression of disc and joint arthritic changes.
Depending upon the advancement of the deterioration, spinal stenosis can be treated with instrument-based Chiropractic or Atlas Orthogonal. We offer the non-surgical alternative of Spinal Disc Decompression as well as laser and infrared light therapy.
Contact us today to learn about Atlas Brain and Body and the many conditions we treat. 828-253-0700
Dr. David Nygaard, MS, MBA
Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist
Atlas Brain and Body
(828) 253-0700
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