What is Sciatica?Sciatica is a condition that results in pain radiating from the lower back, through the buttocks, and down one leg. Common symptoms include muscle spasms, pain, weakness, tingling, and burning sensations. Sciatica is primarily caused by pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body, though it can have various other causes as well. How can acupuncture help?Traditional Chinese acupuncture treatment alleviates sciatica pain by addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes. Thin needles are inserted at specific points to reduce inflammation, pain, and muscle spasms. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers, and enhances blood flow, thereby improving mobility. Additionally, acupuncture aids in speeding up nerve repair and promoting the overall health of the body by aligning its various systems. Sciatica is one of the primary conditions treated by Dr. Zamora, who is eager to help alleviate your pain! What is the experience like during an acupuncture treatment?During an acupuncture session to treat sciatica, Dr. Zamora will have you lie face down on a treatment table to access your entire back. If this position is uncomfortable for you, she may ask you to lie on your side instead. First, Dr. Zamora will apply heat to help relax the muscles in your back. You may be left for a short period to allow the heat to take effect and help relieve any tension. After a few minutes, she will begin the treatment using small, hair-thin needles at specific points to continue the relaxation process and release any tight muscles. You may feel a wave of relief wash over you, accompanied by a sense of warmth and tingling sensation. It’s quite common for patients to drift off for a short nap during the session. Dr. Zamora might also change the acupuncture points and utilize additional modalities alongside traditional Chinese acupuncture to address all of your symptoms, ensuring that you leave feeling pain-free and more relaxed than when you arrived. With a customized treatment plan from Dr. Zamora, you can expect to be pain-free and have increased mobility in just a few sessions! What are patients saying?I went to Zamora Acupuncture because of an on-going sciatic nerve problem. I had chronic pain and numbness daily. I was diagnosed with an arthritic joint in my back L5 and was told I needed surgery/ L5 fusion. I felt like I needed to try an alternative prior to surgery. I had several spinal injections with NO relief. Since going to Kourtney over the last 3 months my pain and numbness in my right leg has subsided, and I feel like a new person! She is amazing and very professional. If you are having sciatic pain and nothing else has worked for you-please schedule an appointment with Zamora Acupuncture-the results are amazing! B.U. 9/14/2023 Contact Us:If you're tired of living with sciatica pain and want to get back to the activities you love, call Zamora Acupuncture today at 480-300-5767. Dr. Zamora takes great pride in helping patients return to a normal, pain-free life!
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Dr. Kourtney Zamora, D.AcNorth Scottsdale Acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture, Master of Acupuncture, Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Health Promotion. Archives
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