Saddle Brook NJ Chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how sciatica is caused, and offers methods to treat the pain.

Sciatica is a term that refers to pain in the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in your body. The sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. Saddle Brook chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains that this nerve is responsible for controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs, as well as providing feeling in your thighs, legs and feet.

Many Saddle Brook chiropractic patients experience sciatica as a sign that there is an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in the lower back. Most commonly, the cause of this is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Piriformis syndrome is another common cause, the piriformis being the muscle that lies directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle is tight or has a spasm, it can cause sciatic pain. Very commonly, sitting on a wallet in the back pocket can cause this type of sciatic pain.

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A tell-tale sign of sciatica is a radiating pain from the lower (lumbar) spine down the buttock to the back of the legs. Other symptoms are numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. Saddle Brook chiropractic patients should be aware that this pain can come in a wide variety of feelings such as a sharp, burning sensation or a long, excruciating discomfort. It is also a pain that often starts gradually and increases with time.

Saddle Brook chiropractor Dr. Peter Ferraro can help with sciatic pain in a number of ways. It can be relieved through a combination of stretches, a deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and regular chiropractic care. If it is from chronic lower back pain, a trigger point injection can be beneficial as well. This is when a medical professional injects a small amount of anesthetic into the affected muscle to break the spasm cycle.

Dr. Ferraro can help effectively treat sciatic pain. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating sciatica by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com .

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Saddle Brook Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how upper back and neck pain is caused, and how chiropractic care can effectively treat these conditions.

The neck is very susceptible to injury, given that it has to support a 14-16 pound head on a daily basis. It does not take much force to disrupt the delicate balance that the muscles, stabilizers and tendons have in relation to how they carry this weight. Any factors, such as an accident, poor posture, or stress can severely affect this area and cause upper back and neck pain.

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Saddle Brook chiropractic patients should know that the most common injury to the neck and upper back is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head and results in the damage of soft tissue and supporting muscles in the neck and upper back. It can happen during a car accident, sports injury, and are not always detectible right away as sometimes it takes weeks to develop. Chiropractic care is a great way to alleviate symptoms and help heal damage caused by whiplash.

Poor posture is a very common, every-day factor in upper back and neck pain. A simple movement such as reading in bed with your neck resting the wrong way can lead to pain, headaches, and even more extreme, serious problems in the long run.

A constant forward-head placement is common for upper back and neck pain found in Saddle Brook chiropractic patients, especially those who sit at a computer for a good part of the day. Dr. Peter Ferraro suggests keeping your head in a neutral position with your back supported, keep your knees slightly lower than your hips, and keeping your arms supported if possible.

Stress is yet another factor that can seriously affect upper back and neck muscles. ‘Muscle guarding’ is something that happens when a human is in defense mode, and since we are not exposed to such danger, stress causes the same effect. An increase in activity level and deep breathing exercises are things that your chiropractor can coach you on.

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Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with your upper back and neck pain to reduce long-term injury and strain on your muscles, tendons, and overall flexibility. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating upper back and neck pain or any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com.  You can also follow Dr Ferraro’s blog at: http://spinaldecompression-nj.com/