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One of the most common causes for symptoms of pain,
numbness, and tingling sensations originating from the back and traveling down
the leg could suggest a disc problem on the lower back. Disc complications,
such as disc bulges, disc inflammation due to injury, herniated discs, and disc
extrusions, are all painful conditions that could affect a person’s lifestyle. While
many people consider surgery as an option for treating their spine injuries or
conditions, chiropractic treatment through the use of spinal adjustments and
manual manipulation can also help treat and improve the symptoms of many
spine-related injuries and conditions. Regardless of the treatment options you
may choose to follow, the healing process usually requires time and patience to
completely restore the natural state of your body.
In some cases, tight muscles can also cause symptoms of leg
and back pain because these can sometimes compress and entrap nerves. This can
occur with the piriformis muscle and with the hip flexors, such as the psoas
muscle and even the hamstrings. In the process when muscles begin to bunch up,
the muscle fibers adhere together to form scar tissue which can then wrap
tightly around the nerve fibers and further compress the nerves. A chiropractor
should be able to identify what is causing the compression of the nerve and
determine the root of the pain.
If you’re experiencing pain, you can apply ice to the
affected area. The ice will help to reduce the inflammation of the muscle and
help decrease the compression of the nerves. Complications of the spine and its
symptoms may not go away over night but with regular and frequent care, you can
eventually begin to feel better.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
