‘Numbness and Tingling’ is a very common symptom for patients seeking care at Harvest Chiropractic. It can result from many different conditions depending on where in your body you’re feeling it, including:
- Disc Herniations
- Fractures
- Cardiovascular Issues
- Sciatica
- Neuropathy
We see it most often in patients with sciatica – nerve pain stemming from the lower back that can radiate down the leg and into the foot. Nerve pain is also common in the arms, hands, and fingers when dysfunction occurs in the cervical spine.
Imagine a dam on a river. The dam interrupts and slows the flow of the water downstream. When we put direct pressure on a nerve, the same thing happens – we stop the flow of essential energy and information that flows freely between the brain and body. Not only will there be pain and discomfort associated with the nerve irritation, but whatever part of the body that nerve services won’t function correctly – whether that’s a finger, leg, or even an organ. Ultimately, what we are looking for as Chiropractors is disruptions in the flow and function of the nervous system, so caring for numbness and tingling in the extremities is right in our wheelhouse.
$49 Chiropractic New Patient Special
Includes consultation, examination, motion study x-rays, doctors report of findings.
How Our Care Plan Works
1. Prepare The Soil
Think of our health as a seed that needs to be nurtured. Our health outcomes are entirely dependent on the environment that we create for it. Quality food, nutrition, exercise, and Chiropractic care are the main pillars for positive or negative health outcomes. Just like sunlight, nutritious soil, and water create the best environment for a seed to grow and flourish, so are these pillars for our health.
2. Plant The Seed
Planting and harvesting are both verbs. Taking action to make healthy choices and to make Chiropractic a part of your healthcare routine is vital to making sure the seeds of health are planted in fertile soil.
3. Constantly Nurture
Consistently nurturing our health is vital to success. Sadly, we can’t just workout or eat healthy just once and expect great health results. True health and healing takes time and repetition for great results. Many people who come to see us have had issues that built up over the course of years. It will take time and repetition to correct these issues.
4. Reap What You Sow & Enjoy A Rewarding Harvest
If we make the right decisions, consistently over time, we will reap the rewards of good health. By creating the right environment for our body to heal and be healthy, we will be able to live free of pain, disease, and dysfunction.
How We Treat Numbness & Tingling in Sun Prairie, WI
Chiropractic Care for Sciatica Relief
Numbness and tingling in the lower back that travels down to the leg is called sciatica. Caused by sciatic nerve compression, sciatica can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive to a patient’s quality of life. An estimated 40% of Americans will experience sciatica at some point in their lives.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
We see many pregnant patients in our office who are seeking help with numbness and tingling in their legs and extremities. This happens later in pregnancy due to postural changes as the baby grows, putting more biomechanical stress on the pelvis, tailbone, and spine. The body compensates for the extra weight, resulting in changes in the lumbar and cervical spine. As a result, the facet joints and the lower back are susceptible to inflammation and nerve irritation that causes sciatica, triggering numbness and tingling. Like other patients, we work with pregnant moms on postural correction and spinal adjustments to help relieve their inflammation and restore proper movement patterns that will alleviate their numbness and tingling symptoms.
At Harvest, our doctor is specially trained in the Webster Technique. Each time a pregnant patient comes for care, we have a specific analysis that allows us to check for proper balance of the pelvis, tailbone, and lower back to optimize function and help relieve sciatica and its symptoms, including pain, numbness, and tingling. This is why our pregnant patients get such great results, stay comfortable during their pregnancy, and have a safe labor and delivery.
Numbness and Tingling in Arms and Hands
Numbness and tingling in the upper extremities is typically a result of abnormal posture and wear and tear on the cervical spine. A straight or reversed curve in the neck is just as bad as in the lumbar spine. Strain in the spine, soft tissues, and discs ultimately leads to inflammation and pressure on the nerves that branch out to the upper extremities.
At Harvest Chiropractic, our care always starts with a thorough consultation, spinal examination, posture assessment, and motion study digital X-rays. X-rays allow us to see the condition, alignment, curvature, and health of the spine. We tailor our care for each patient based on what we find during this process. Spinal adjustments correct vertebral misalignments, known as subluxations, and restore correct spinal curvature. By improving spinal alignment, mobility, and proper curvature, we provide patients with excellent results. Many times, they see complete resolution of their symptoms!
Common Causes of Numbness & Tingling in Sun Prairie, WI
Disc Herniations
Disc herniations are one of the prime culprits of sciatica. Daily repetitive injuries, big and small, can damage your discs, vertebrae, and spine – even something as small as sitting at a desk every day for years. Sitting destroys the healthy banana-shaped curve in the lower back with the concavity facing the front of the body. This postural habit can force the curve to bend in the opposite direction, putting undue pressure on our discs day after day. This wear and tear makes our discs more susceptible to injury and herniation.
More significant traumas, like a car accident or lifting injury, can also create too much pressure for the disc to handle. These events are often the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’ after years of our discs enduring daily microtraumas.
Spinal Misalignment
A herniation, or even excess inflammation without herniation, can put pressure on nerves, causing numbness and tingling. Most commonly, however, we see that subluxation, or the misalignment of the spine, is the cause of sciatica.
When a subluxation occurs, the misalignment causes muscle imbalance and soft tissue injury. This triggers inflammation to build, which can affect the space your nerves have to exit the spinal cord and service the body. It’s like construction during rush hour on your way to work.
It’s vital that we find and fix these subluxations sooner rather than later so that the patient can get the best results possible. Typically, patients with sciatica experience pain, especially numbness, tingling, burning, or even staticky pain in their lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet. This discomfort is typically accompanied by decreased range of motion, stiffness, and lack of motor control, making walking, running, working, exercising, and daily life difficult. It’s critical that we get to work on sciatica right away!
Facet Joint Syndrome
The little joints on the back of the spine are called ‘facets’. These structures keep the spine from slipping backward and forward. Inflammation of the facet joints is another cause of sciatica. Abnormal posture or prolonged sitting can cause the lower back to have an accentuated backward curve that puts pressure on these joints, resulting in inflammation and increasing the risk of injury during simple movements like picking up your child or exercising. This inflammation irritates nerves in the lower back, sometimes resulting in a ‘pinched nerve’ that causes numbness and tingling in the glutes, hips, and thighs. We see this condition more often than sciatica with patients who come and see us for the first time. We see excellent results in relieving sciatica and its symptoms through chiropractic adjustments and spinal posture correction.
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110 N Grand Ave #104, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor in Sun Prairie, WI, help with sciatica?
Absolutely! At Harvest Chiropractic, we have great results with sciatica relief. Through proper analysis, examination, and care, our patients not only improve but find complete resolution of their symptoms.
Can chiropractic in Sun Prairie help with numbness in my arms and hands?
Absolutely! Numbness and tingling are merely symptoms of an underlying problem. Through proper analysis and examination, we can pinpoint the root cause of the problem and develop a customized care plan to provide relief and prevent future episodes. Many patients not only improve but often find complete resolution of their symptoms.
What happens if sciatica is left untreated?
If left untreated, sciatica can get worse, create long-term deficits in muscle function and pain, and may require surgery. Tackling sciatica early, especially with chiropractic care, gives patients the best opportunity for a healthy outcome.
Can you fix sciatica without surgery?
Absolutely! Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, natural approach to sciatica relief. Restoring spinal function will relieve sciatic nerve compression and ease the symptoms associated with your sciatica.
$49 Chiropractic New Patient Special
Includes consultation, examination, motion study x-rays, doctors report of findings.
