Piriformis syndrome and sciatica

Piriformis syndrome and sciatica are sometimes used interchangeably, but are they really the same thing? Read on to find out.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/piriformis-syndrome-same-thing-sciatica

Sciatica Relief At the Office

Sciatica symptoms can be especially problematic when you have to complete a full day of work. Try these 3 strategies to find relief at the office.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/guide-finding-sciatica-relief-while-office

Choosing Mattresses When You Have Back Pain - Chiro Blog RI

If you have lower back pain, finding the right mattress can make a world of difference. Use these tips to help find the best mattress for your back pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/which-mattress-best-lower-back-pain

Traveling with Sciatica

Traveling can be a painful experience for people with sciatica. Here are 3 tips to ease your sciatica symptoms during long car and plane rides.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-pointers-traveling-sciatica

Sciatica Pain Throughout the Day

Painful sciatica symptoms can make it difficult to get through the day. Try these three simple first-aid options to help alleviate your sciatic nerve pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/first-aid-your-severe-sciatica-flare-ups

Flipflops Aggravating Sciatica: Answers

Flip-flops are synonymous with warm weather and convenience, but they’re also associated with sciatic pain. Read on to learn more about how flip-flops can aggravate your sciatica symptoms.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/why-flip-flops-are-bad-your-sciatica

Sciatica Symptoms, Sleeping

Sciatica symptoms don’t take time off to accommodate your sleep schedule. The burning sensation in your calf or throbbing pain in your foot can jolt you awake at any hour—if you’re lucky enough to fall asleep.

To help you find relief—and regain control of your sleep schedule—here are 3 little-known tips for sleeping with sciatica:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-little-known-tips-sleeping-sciatica?source=3tab

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DR JARDON ON SCIATICA

Sciatica is a general term for pain down the leg caused by a low back problem. Sciatica can be a type of pinched nerve.

Common causes are the "disc problems," poor alignment, tightness of the piriformis muscle deep in the buttocks, and problems with the sacroiliac joints.

Sciatica also causes numbness, tingling, and/or weakess in the legs. Chiropractic care focuses on the cause of the sciatica to determine the proper care to alleviate it.

See our page on RickJardon.com for a video from the Doc himself. Also available is an interactive video from SpineHealth.com

Please watch the below video on sciatica.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/sciatica-interactive-video?source=3tab

Sciatica: Interactive Video

If you think sciatica is a confusing topic, you are not alone. This video has been created with the intention of helping you clearly visualize the how sciatica develops, originating in your spine and radiating down the back of your leg and possibly into your foot.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/sciatica-interactive-video

What You Need to Know About Sciatica

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica

Also see our Sciatica page & video on Dr Rick Jardon.com.

What You Need To Know About Sciatica

What is "sciatica"? The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. Get the details below:

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica

See the page on Rick Jardon's site about the condition and watch our video, or read about other conditions

Hamstring Stretching for Low Back & Sciatica Relief

Most low back pain and sciatica problems will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching. Read all about it and check out the videos, too.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/hamstring-stretching-exercises-sciatica-pain-relief

Herniated Disc: A Condition with Many Names

Whether it’s called a slipped disc, bulging disc, or ruptured disc, there are a lot of ways to label and describe a herniated disc. But regardless of the name used, the important goal is to have a doctor accurately diagnose the cause of disc pain, so it can be treated. This article explains the diagnostic process.

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Diagnosing Disc Problems

Treatment Options for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
In most cases, herniated discs are first treated with several weeks of nonsurgical treatments. If symptoms and pain don’t improve, surgery may be considered.  Learn More...

Exercise for Sciatica from a Herniated Disc
When a herniated disc causes nerve pain that radiates down the back of the legs, known as sciatica, there are many exercises you can do to ease this pain. Learn More...

Lumbar Decompression Back Surgery
If the main source of pain for a lumbar herniated disc is from a nerve impingement, a surgery known as lumbar decompression may be recommended. Learn More...

Sciatica Treatment

When someone is suffering from sciatic pain, the first treatments should be heat or ice, chiropractic manipulations, massage, medications, and acupuncture, followed by exercises.

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatica-treatment

Reiteration on Sciatica

Sciatica (pronounced sigh-at-ih-kah) is not a medical diagnosis in and of itself – it is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Learn all about it:

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica

Link: What You Need to Know About Sciatica.

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica

Hamstring Stretches for Sciatica/Lower Back Pain Relief

Most low back pain and sciatica problems will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching. Read all about it and check out the videos, too.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/hamstring-stretching-exercises-sciatica-pain-relief

Could Your Lower Back Pain Be Caused by SI Joint Dysfunction?

Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is thought to cause low back and/or leg pain. The leg pain can be particularly difficult, and may feel similar to sciatica or pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation. While it is not clear how the pain is caused, it is thought that an alteration in the normal joint motion may be the culprit that causes sacroiliac pain.

Featured Article:
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)

Treatment Options for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Treatments for SI joint dysfunction are usually non-surgical and focus on trying to restore normal joint motion. For severe cases of pain that are not improved by several weeks or months of conservative treatments, surgery may be an option. Learn more...

Chiropractic Procedures for the Sacroiliac Joint
Chiropractic adjustment is often the first line of treatment for sacroiliac joint pain. Learn the two primary types of adjustment chiropractors use for SI joint pain treatment and what patients can expect. Learn more...

Sacroiliac Joint Exercises for Sciatic Pain
Range of motion exercises directed at the SI joint can often restore normal movement and alleviate sciatic nerve irritation and pain. Review the steps for three helpful exercises to complement conservative treatment. Learn more...

Sciatica and Your First Time Visit - With Dr. Rick Jardon - VIDEO!

What is sciatica? The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. Get the details in this link or watch Dr. Jardon's video below as he demonstrates on a real patient.

Additional info:

How is a patient evaluated to determine chiropractic treatment? Read it all here:
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/evaluation-patient

What reactions are possible following chiropractic adjustments?
In the course of being treated by a doctor of chiropractic for spinal derangement or subluxations, certain reactions may be experienced by the patient receiving the chiropractic adjustment. Read all about the possibilities here:
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/reactions-following-a-chiropractic-adjustment

Dr. Jardon - Have You Experienced Sciatica?

Dr. Rick Jardon on Sciatica