There Is Hope for Sciatica Sufferers

December 11, 2023

woman with lower back pain Do you experience a sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg, often on one side? Or numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles sensation in your legs, feet, or toes? Perhaps you have weakness in your leg or have difficulty supporting weight. These are common symptoms of sciatica, which can sideline people from their daily activities and all the fun things they enjoy.

The Four Major Types

In a recent YouTube video, Dr. Quigley shares the four major types of sciatica: muscle spasm, arthritis, stenosis (severe arthritis), and disc herniation. The cure for sciatica lies in identifying the specific cause behind it. This is where expertise plays a crucial role, and Dr. Quigley emphasizes the significance of skilled professionals in addressing this issue effectively.

Getting to the Root Is the Key

Naturally, pain relief is a primary goal for many sufferers, but only addressing pain is taking a bandage approach. We can provide patients with long-term relief by addressing the root cause with precision and expertise. Dr. Quigley and his team do exactly that.

The Role of Chiropractic Care

Our chiropractors perform spinal manipulations and adjustments specifically directed at addressing sciatic pain. Because sciatica is typically caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, manual manipulations and spinal alignment are incredibly effective at resolving the pain by relieving the pressure on the nerve. By properly aligning the spinal column, patients can experience a reduction in the irritability and inflammation of the sciatic nerve, decreasing muscle spasms, pain, numbness, and other symptoms.

Pain Relief Is a Call Away

With over 30 years of experience successfully resolving thousands of sciatica cases, Dr. Quigley and his team approach sciatica treatment as a relatively solvable issue. He wants people to know that in 99% of cases, sciatica can be cured with the proper knowledge and expertise.

If sciatica keeps you from the people and things you love most, contact us today to book an appointment. We want to relieve your pain and help you enjoy vibrant health!
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Dr. Christopher Quigley

“I was majoring in chemistry at Villanova University when my path turned to chiropractic. I was going on interviews to be a pharmaceutical sales representative, and they always asked me what I wanted to be doing in five years. My answer was always the same: “I want to be helping people, enjoying my work, while making a difference.”

Why Chiropractic Care Should Play a Bigger Role in Public Health

Looking for a Boston chiropractor focused on conservative, drug-free spine care? At Charles Street Family Chiropractic in Beacon Hill, Dr. Chris Quigley helps patients with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, and recurring spinal conditions. Chiropractic care can support mobility, function, and active living while reducing reliance on medications and invasive procedures. Even major medical centers, including the University of South Florida Neurosurgery program, are integrating chiropractic care into collaborative spine treatment and research.

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