What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a general term for issues involving the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body and originates from the lower lumbar spine and branches through out the lower limbs to the feet. When the sciatic nerve is aggravated due to pressure from a bulging disc or piriformis syndrome pain will be the ending result. Pain due to sciatica could stay in the low back area or extend with the branches of the nerve to the lower limbs. Sciatica pain can arise due to several causes such as auto accidents or osteoarthritis.
What can acupuncture do for sciatica?
Acupuncture promotes and improves nerve self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic acupuncture points. The most common method used to stimulate acupuncture points is the insertion of small, sterile needles into the skin that are typically painless. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects of the acupuncture session. stimulation techniques include: topical herbal medicines, manual therapy and message, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping. Some research discovered that the soft tissue around the acupuncture points produce cortisone with increased blood supply leading to a reduction of inflammation and increase in the healing process. Acupuncture is Known to by one od the safest treatment for bulging and herniated discs. Here at Acupuncture Specialists we make sure that every session is done with excellent hands on experience and techniques to best serve the Marlton, NJ residents.
