NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Lee's Spine Center in Queens, NY is urging sciatica patients to incorporate Chiropractic care into their treatment regimen. According to chiropractor Dr. James Lee, spinal adjustments can help correct the underlying cause for sciatic pain, relieving disc pressure on the sciatic nerve. Dr. Lee is working to raise awareness about the importance of spinal adjustments and other non-surgical treatments for back pain relief.
Queens chiropractor Dr. James Lee announced that his practice has had significant success treating chronic pain in sciatica patients. Dr. Lee is encouraging all individuals who suffer from sciatica pain to seek treatment from a chiropractor. "Sciatica is a painful, debilitating condition that can prevent individuals from living a full, active life," said Dr. Lee. "My message for patients is simple: our spine-specialized therapies and nonsurgical pain management techniques can help relieve chronic pain, without the need for surgery or prescription painkillers. I encourage all patients who are ready for real relief to speak with a chiropractor."
According to scientific research at the Mayo Clinic, sciatica occurs when a herniated disc or spinal misalignment places pressure on the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels from the low back into the legs. Consequently, such pressure can cause a radiating pain sensation in the lower back, buttocks and legs. This nerve pain can significantly impede an individual's ability to live an active life, causing inflammation at the point of compression.
Dr. Lee stresses that sciatica itself is a symptom of an underlying condition, and as long as the underlying problem continues, patients will continue to experience pain. "Chiropractic care can specifically target this misalignment, helping the spine return to its proper position. When pressure on the nerve is relieved, patients can enjoy long-lasting pain relief," said Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lee's Spine Center offers spinal decompression treatments for pain relief. Spinal decompression creates a vacuum inside the herniated or bulging disc, forcing the spinal fluid back into the disc, which helps restore proper alignment.
Dr. Lee also recommends special exercises to help restore natural movement to the body. "When patients are in pain, their bodies may naturally compensate for this pain by adjusting movements and restricting motion," said Dr. Lee. "This can actually make pain worse by stressing other muscles. As part of our comprehensive wellness treatments, we offer a full range of therapeutic spine strengthening exercises to help ease pain and restore flexibility to the body."
The chiropractor also recommends at-home treatments, including hot and cold therapy to help reduce swelling and promote internal healing. Prospective patients may visit Dr. Lee's website, http://dr-jameslee.com to learn more about nerve pain relief or to request an appointment.
Dr. Lee's Spine Center provides on-site spinal care for back pain, car accident injury, herniated discs and other accident injuries. Dr. Lee specializes in decompression therapy, manual medicine, physical medicine and non-surgical spinal treatments.