A Broomfield CO Chiropractor Answers How Wave Therapy Helps with Sciatic Nerve Pain
If you have sciatica, you know just how much the pain, numbness, tingling, and other unpleasant nerve symptoms can affect your daily life. Although medications will take some of the pain away, these drugs don't actually target the root of the problem. However, if you come into our chiropractor's office at Summit Medical Care Center, serving Broomfield CO and the surrounding region, you can find relief of your sciatica pain through a more natural means such as wave therapy.
What is Wave Therapy?
Wave therapy is a system that offers a noninvasive method for pain relief. This all-natural procedure utilizes electrical energy. The electrical energy is then converted into a low frequency that targets the body's ability to heal. During the procedure, the patient is able to sit back and relax while the machine does all the work. Wave therapy differs from ultrasound therapy because the waves are of lower frequencies when you undergo wave therapy. The treatment classifies as a form of integral medicine, meaning it combines conventional and unconventional medical practices together.
During an ultrasound treatment, an applicator is applied to the skin. The applicator applies waves to the area, which passes through the skin. Once they go through the skin, they enter into the muscles and tissues. Howev​er, during a wave treatment, you're able to receive the benefit of the treatment through a process where you don't even need the treatment to be directly applied to the area and without penetrating through the area.
When to Expect Results
It's possible you'll experience results during your first wave therapy treatment. Some people notice they significantly reduce their pain and discomfort within the first three visits, although it may take longer in some cases.
How Does Wave Therapy Help with Sciatica?
If you have sciatica, you probably suffer from a wide range of unpleasant symptoms such as numbness and tingling that extends from the lower portion of your back down your legs. In some cases, you'll experience symptoms that extend to your little toe. Your buttocks and hips may be affected. You might experience pain and discomfort in the area as well. Sciatica is a symptom of pregnancy, a herniated disc or, in rare cases, a tumor. Sciatica arises from some form of compression on the sciatic nerve, which is the largest and longest nerve in the body.
We take the time to conduct the necessary testing to rule out the possibility of a serious issue that won't benefit from wave therapy. This not only ensures the effectiveness of the therapy but also has the potential to reduce the possibility of complications.
Wave Therapy is Used to Reduce Inflammation
In some cases, the tissue surrounding the nerve is compressing it. By reducing the inflammation, we're removing what's compressing the nerve, which will in return, reduce your nerve-related symptoms such as tingling and numbness.
Your Circulation Will Improve
Many patients who have sciatica have a decrease in circulation. Wave therapy has the potential to counteract this effect by improving your circulation, which will reduce your symptoms. Ultimately, the increase in circulation affects the muscles and other soft tissue around the nerve. This also has the potential to enhance the healing process if the sciatica is caused by damage to the muscles or soft tissue. Enhancing circulation has the ability to increase the delivery of vitamins and minerals to the injured area. These nutrients are necessary for the tissue to repair itself.
Encourage Healing
If your sciatica is caused by a herniated disc, the sound waves are able to travel to the area and encourage healing. The waves reduce the amount of swelling in the area and encourage the damaged disc to heal.
Call Us To Schedule An Appointment Today!
If you're looking for pain relief or relief from your other sciatica symptoms, you should contact Summit Medical Care Center, serving Broomfield CO and the surrounding area, today for an appointment. We're available by calling 303-466-3232.