Noninvasive treatments like chiropractic care, non-surgical decompression, massage therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/NSAIDs, targeted/specific exercises, and ice/heat therapy successfully treat most… Read More
A certified/licensed massage therapist performs chiropractic therapeutic massage under the direction of a chiropractor to soothe tense muscles, release pressure… Read More
The spine consists of multiple vertebral bones separated by gel-like discs. The discs are the shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae.… Read More
It didn't happen at work, school, or exercise, and there haven't been any trips and/or falls, but you can't pinpoint… Read More
Introduction The buttock and the lower back have a casual relationship to the body, as the lower back has various muscles and… Read More
The body experiences physical changes during pregnancy. As the baby grows, the body has to adjust, which can cause unfamiliar… Read More
Sciatica is one of the most common injuries, with as many as 40% of individuals experiencing the condition, and it… Read More
Sciatica is common and affects up to 40% of the general population. Different types include acute, chronic, alternating, and bilateral sciatica.… Read More
Sciatica pain can radiate to the knee. Individuals with sciatica do report unique/unusual knee pain that was never there and… Read More
Herniated, slipped, or ruptured discs affect 80% or more of the population. Most individuals don't even realize they suffered a… Read More
Many individuals deal with sciatic nerve discomfort and pain that radiates from the lower back down through the glutes, legs,… Read More
The lower back core muscles initiate and control movement and posture. Total body movements start at the pelvis and are… Read More
Sciatica Sleep: Poor sleep can leave the body feeling off and unable to function. Not getting the proper amount of… Read More
Introduction In the lower half region of the body, a large nerve connects to the lumbar region of the spine… Read More
Prescription Medications: Sciatica is a term used to describe neuropathic/nerve pain. It is a prevalent condition known as a lumbosacral… Read More
Sciatica is a radiculopathy, which is irritation of the nerve as it exits the spine and is typically caused by… Read More
Introduction As part of the peripheral nervous system, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve providing sensory and motor functions… Read More
As individual bodies age, the nerves and muscles begin to degenerate, especially in the lower spinal region. This can cause… Read More
Sciatica motor vehicle crash. After an automobile crash/accident, symptoms of pain and discomfort can immediately follow the force of impact,… Read More
Sciatica Causes: The sciatic nerve forms by the union of Lumbar4 to Sacral31 nerve roots and exits the pelvis through… Read More
https://youtu.be/EB5ZqHVI46c Introduction In today's podcast, Dr. Alex Jimenez and Dr. Mario Ruja discuss what sciatica does to the body and… Read More
The sciatic nerve is formed through a combination of motor and sensory fibers based on the spinal nerves of the… Read More