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Question:
I am experienceing sciatica leg pain
from what I believe is caused by a
muscle spasm in buttocks in one leg
only. Very nasty pain in the mornings,
when I first get up, after I move
around for a while I don't feel to
bad. It is a little painful to sit
for long periods of time especially
if I don't watch my posture. I think
I pulled a muscle in my lower back.
I went to a chiropractor for xrays
no disc bulging had 9 adjustments
to spine and my back feels good, I
just can't shake this muscle spasm
and leg discomfort. Anybody had this
and how long did it last? Any home
remedys?
Answer:
The only study I have seen on length of Sciatica, says that 90% of
uncomplicated cases will resolve themselves in 2 years. Other studies that I
am familiar with show that 84% of complicated cases respond favorably to
chiropractic care, some techniques are better than others. If you have other
associated symptoms like paralysis of your lower leg, or foot drop, and it
doesn't respond quickly (10 days or so) to chiropractic treatment you should
see a neurologist or neurosurgeon.
Sounds like you experienced the typical problem of too much exertion causing
swelling, causing pressure on you sciatic nerve. Did you receive ultrasound
with your adjustments? It helps a lot to reduce the edema deep near and in
the joint. When the joint is moved, like in walking, it works the fluid out
of the joint, reducing the pain.
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