Video with Dr. Levi Hansen
Video: Dr. Levi Hansen on Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Dr. Levi Hansen explains how River of Life Chiropractic looks for the reason behind low back pain and sciatica instead of just managing the pain, and when he refers out for an MRI or another provider.
What Dr. Levi covers
- Why months of stretching and medication often miss the source of the irritation
- How the lower spine, pelvis, and nervous system can irritate the nerves running into the hip and leg
- Starting with a thorough history, an exam, and digital X-rays when appropriate
- Specific adjustments aimed at restoring movement and reducing stress on the nervous system
- When an MRI or another provider should be involved
Full Video Transcript
If you're dealing with low back pain or sciatica, one of the biggest things we want to figure out is why it's happening in the first place. A lot of times people come in after they've been stretching, taking medication, or trying to manage the pain for months, but nobody has really looked at what may be creating the irritation in the first place. With sciatica especially, we're looking at how the lower spine, pelvis, and nervous system are functioning and if there's any restrictions or increased stress around the lower lumbar spine, which is your low back, that can irritate the nerves traveling into the hip and the leg.
At River of Life Chiropractic, we start with a thorough history, examination, and when appropriate, digital x-rays so we can see exactly what we're working with. From there, our goal is to make very specific adjustments to restore movement, reduce unnecessary stress on the nervous system, and help your body get back to functioning the way it's supposed to. And if we see something that needs an MRI or another provider to be involved, we'll help you take that next step as well. So, if low back pain or sciatica has been keeping you from doing the things you love, we'd love the opportunity to sit down with you and figure out what's going on and see if we can help.
You can book your first appointment with us right here on the website, or give us a call at (979) 383-2105. Have a blessed day.
This video is general education, not a diagnosis. Every patient is different, and the right care starts with an exam.
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