Baltimore Back and Pain Center's Dr. Michael A. Dorn Jr., DC Discusses the Largest Nerve in the Body

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back and extends to the bottom of the leg. Sciatica is a term that is used to describe the nerve pain that involves the sciatic nerve. Most people experience a sharp pain that starts in their lower back, and extends all the way down the leg. The lumbar spine, where the sciatic nerve begins, is the most frequently injured area of the spine. At Baltimore Back and Pain Center we know while it can take time, conservative chiropractic care can be quite successful in removing the cause of sciatica and lower back pain

A chiropractic adjustment can help take the pressure off the entire sciatic nerve, which helps to decrease inflammation. There will also be a significant decrease in the number of muscle spasms experienced. Dr. Michael Dorn may be able to help you if you are experiencing pain from sciatica. Dr. Michael Dorn has researched how the sciatic is affected by chiropractic adjustments, research shows that when treated with chiropractic adjustments, sciatica has an 8-9% greater rate of recovery than if the patients were to use therapy of standard medical care.

At Baltimore Back and Pain Center, Dr. Dorn will address the cause of a patient's health problems, rather than give painkillers and other drugs which only treat the symptoms. Call our Baltimore chiropractor office today to make an appointment for a free evaluation at (410) 662-4476. Find us on Facebook!