The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body. Located along the base of your spine, it spans the pelvis and both legs. This explains why those with sciatica feel pain and tingling everywhere from their lower back down to the upper thighs.
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched, damaged, or engaged with pressure. This could be due to injury, herniated disc, or a degenerative disease removing the cushiony substance between discs in the spine. Whatever the cause, sciatica can be debilitating, causing ongoing pain and discomfort in even the most basic of activities.
At Back and Neck Clinic we work with many patients experiencing back pain and hip pain caused by sciatica. We choose to tackle this pain at the root, providing all-natural pain relief with no invasive procedures or medication. If sciatica has taken over your life, and you’re experiencing shooting pain, numbness, tingling, and pins and needles, here’s what you should know about regenerative sciatica pain treatment.
Regenerative Treatments for Pain Relief
Modern medicine has provided us with a myriad of amazing new breakthroughs including regenerative medicine. The science behind this concept uses your body’s own natural healing ability to treat sciatica pain at the source – the sciatic nerve.
The human body is made entirely of tiny microscopic cells. When these cells become damaged, the skins, muscle, bone, or joints those cells make up are also damaged. Regenerative sciatica treatment encourages natural cell regeneration, repairing broken cells, and promoting the creation of new cells.
One of the regenerative treatments we use consists of injections derived from the Wharton’s Jelly of donated umbilical cords. These cells are youthful and vibrant and contain a range of potent healing properties that will get to the root of your sciatic pain and provide lasting relief.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Sciatica Pain
Another form of regenerative medicine is PRP or Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy. The treatment uses platelets found in your own blood to treat damaged cells and promote healing. To retrieve the platelets, a blood sample is taken, and the blood is separated in a centrifuge where plasma and platelets divide. The platelets are injected into your body to begin healing the damaged nerve or surrounding tissue.
There are many benefits of using PRP, including the low risk of side effects. Because the sample is taken from your own body, your cells are predisposed to react to the platelets positively. The treatment is also all-natural, using no chemicals and requiring no invasive surgeries or long recovery times. This lets you live your life normally with minimal time away from work or family obligations.
Regenerative Medicine at Back and Neck Clinic
If you’ve been experiencing hip nerve pain, leg pain, or other forms of sciatic pain and are seeking long-term relief – we invite you to contact us at Back and Neck Clinic. Our team of experienced natural pain relief specialists work closely with many sciatica patients and are familiar with sciatic nerve symptoms and pain relief options.
At Back and Neck Clinic we believe in tackling the source of pain, rather than just managing the symptoms. Being a local Oklahoma business, Back and Neck Clinic strive to keep our community free from pain. To book a consultation and learn more about PRP and other regenerative treatment options, call us at 1-918-927-2712.