Risk Factors for Sciatica

Our chiropractors in Beaverton can help you find relief from back pain that may be due to sciatica. Chiropractic Care can help with pain relief and may involve massage and acupuncture as well as other treatments. Holistic Health Clinic provides the natural and effective services you are looking for. Let’s look at some of the risk factors for sciatica.

Age

Aging is a risk factor for many conditions and sciatica is one of them. Aging can have a negative influence on the discs in the back. They may dry out, crack or get thin. The soft center may herniate or bulge out and when this happens, the disc creates pressure on the sciatic nerve. Pressure on the sciatic nerve causes pain that can tingle or radiate from the back down the legs.

Occupational Factors

Certain jobs can greatly increase your risk of suffering from sciatic nerve pain. On the other hand, it can be a single traumatic event at work that causes it. A movement that twists your back, lifting heavy objects, and poor posture can all contribute to sciatic nerve pain. It only takes one incident to herniate your disc, but if your job constantly stresses your back it can definitely increase your risk.

General Health

If you have health issues such as diabetes, they can affect the nerves in your back. If you have arthritis in your back, a bone spur can put pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Obesity

Sciatica is the compression of the sciatic nerve. When you are obese or even overweight, you are adding pressure to a nerve that is already under a lot of pressure. You can decide to lose weight to help your condition and, along with some chiropractic treatments, help get the disc to move off of the nerve and stay where it belongs.

Contact Our Chiropractors in Beaverton, OR

Holistic Health Clinic provides pain relief for back pain that is the result of sciatica. If you are experiencing pain and suspect it could be sciatica, call our team today at (503) 646-8575 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.