Many clients come to Eastern Acupuncture & Wellness when they’ve ran out of options to try healing and easing their sciatica with mainstream medicine. Patients suffering from sciatic pain typically describe experiencing the following:
Pain in the buttocks or leg that worsens with sitting
Burning, tingling, or searing pain down the leg
Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
Constant pain on one side of the buttocks
Shooting, sharp pain making it difficult to stand
Sciatic pain usually affects only one side of the body, with the pain extending from the lower back/ buttocks down the leg. Needless to say- it’s extremely difficult to function when dealing with sciatic pain.
Sciatic pain is a symptom of an underlying medical condition of the lower back area. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower back, runs through the buttocks, and down the back of each leg. Portions of the sciatic nerve branch to various areas of the leg, like the calf or toes. Sciatic pain occurs when there is a structural impingement or compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. This occurs when there is an acute injury to the lower back or can be the result of long-term degeneration of the lumbar area. The location of the painful symptoms in the leg depends on where in the lower back the sciatic nerve is being compressed.
Here’s the good news - Acupuncture Can Help !
By inserting small needles into specific sites on the body, the needles trigger a response from the nervous system. This response from the nervous system leads our brain to:
release a cascade of natural painkillers (endorphins and enkephalins),
increase blood flow to the painful area
relax the muscles in the surrounding area
Chinese herbal medicine for sciatic pain
With a full Chinese herbal pharmacy, our patients with sciatic pain can also reap the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine. We custom formulate every herbal preparation for the patient’s specific condition and constitution. To decide which herbs will make up the mixture, we use the following diagnostic techniques:
analyze the patient’s symptoms
measure the pulse
observe the tongue
While each formula will vary depending on the needs of the individual, the herbs listed below are examples of ingredients commonly found in sciatic pain formulas. As a group, these herbs function to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and regulate blood flow.
Stop by our location in Plantation, FL or call us for a complimentary consultation to discuss treating your sciatica today.
