Sciatica

Sciatica Treatment in Houston

The longest nerve in our body, sciatic nerve, runs from the lower back to the buttocks and continues down the legs, below the knees. Sciatica is the pain that’s caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. A compressed nerve in the lower back is one of the most common causes of sciatica. A herniated disc causes the nerve to swell, and pain starts lower back and travels to one or both the legs.

At Franson Chiropractic Dr. Brett Franson offers a precise and specific approach to eliminate your pain so that you can reclaim control of your health. His holistic healing techniques and time-tested chiropractic procedures relieve your sciatica pain. Additionally, his care and counseling also deliver a preventive and control tool for sciatica patients.

Holistic Healing and Treatment Plan

Dr. Franson specializes in holistic healing, wherein he treats your body as a whole unit, comprising your mind, emotions, beliefs, and psychology. When you visit for a consultation, he asks all the right questions to understand the source of your pain. He also focuses on what’s functioning and what’s not so that the treatment can help restore function.

The individualized adjustments help to re-align your spine and take the pressure off the sciatic nerve. Once the pressure is off, the body will heal itself naturally. Soon, you’ll be able to live a fulfilling life, enjoy activities, and embrace pain-free living.

What Are the Causes of Sciatica?

A herniated disc in your spine or an overgrowth of bone on your vertebrae often leads to sciatica. In exceptional cases, a tumor may compress the nerve or a disease like diabetes may cause damage.

Dr. Franson diagnoses the underlying cause of your pain and offers non-invasive, non-surgical, and safe treatments.

Herniated Disc

Discs act as cushions in the vertebrae of the spine. As you age, the discs get weaker and are more prone to injury. Sometimes, the center of the disc pushes through the lining and presses on the root of the sciatic nerve, causing discomfort and pain.

Spinal Stenosis

Wear and tear of your vertebrae can cause narrowing of your spinal canal, known as spinal stenosis. The condition puts pressure on the root of your sciatic nerve and is more common in adults over the age of 60.

Spinal Tumors

In rare cases, a tumor growing inside the spinal cord or sciatic nerve can put pressure on the nerve that branches out of the spinal cord.

Injury or Infection

Muscle inflammation, infection, or any injury like a fracture can also irritate or compress the sciatic nerve.

No matter what’s the cause of your Sciatica, Dr. Franson helps you regain normal function so that your pain goes away naturally and you experience long-term healing.

Watch out for the Following Sciatica Symptoms:

  • Numbness in the legs

  • Shooting pain along the sciatic nerve

  • Concentrated pain on only one side of the body

  • Breathing difficulty

  • Pain when standing up

  • Tingling sensation in the feet and toes

  • Anxiety or panic attack symptoms

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Chiropractic Care in Houston with Dr. Brett Franson

Spinal adjustments are a combination of art and science. While the scientific approach is all about precision, the art form involves a lot of gentle care and unique treatment plans. Dr. Franson treats you like a member of his family and gives you an experience of chiropractic with ease, respect, and expertise. You will start experiencing relief as soon as you get off the table, and the pain will go away progressively, too. The aim is to improve your health inside out and heal the body from within.

Steps in Your Treatment:

1 Chiropractic tips treatment

The first session involves a comprehensive discussion to understand what’s going on with your mind and body. Next, the doctor conducts a thorough analysis of the neuro-spinal system. Tests include a postural analysis, spinal and nerve function testing, and strength and balance checks.

2 Chiropractic tips treatment

Based on the results, the doctor analyses your stress patterns and creates an individualized plan to get you back to normal.

3 Chiropractic tips treatment

The spinal adjustments are at the core of chiropractic care and include a combination of minimal force and gentle pressure. Manipulations free the restricted movement of the spine and restore the vertebral bodies back to their original position.

4 chiropractic tips treatment

Franson goes a step further and advises you on regular exercises, changes in behavioral and postural habits, and nutritional counseling.

At Franson chiropractic, the doctor specializes in finding your stress and freeing it. Every session will help you unload the tension in your mind and body and heal safely and effectively. After a few months, your system will resume normal function, and you’ll be healthier and happier.

Call 281-701-1596 to Make Your Appointment!