Sciatica Relief: How Spinal Decompression Can Help

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips, buttocks, and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body and can range from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating pain.

Common Causes of Sciatica

• Herniated disc – When the soft inner material of a disc pushes through the outer layer and presses on the sciatic nerve
• Spinal stenosis – Narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves
• Degenerative disc disease – Age-related wear on spinal discs
• Spondylolisthesis – When one vertebra slips forward over another
• Muscle tension – Piriformis syndrome can cause sciatica-like symptoms

How Spinal Decompression Helps

Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment that gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. This creates negative pressure within the disc, allowing:

• Herniated or bulging discs to retract
• Nutrients and oxygen to flow into the affected area
• Pressure on nerve roots to be reduced
• Natural healing processes to accelerate

The Ring Dinger® Difference

At Bantique Chiropractic, we offer the Ring Dinger® – a specialized Y-axis spinal decompression technique. Unlike traditional table-based decompression, the Ring Dinger® uses manual traction controlled by the doctor, allowing for:

• Precise, personalized treatment for each patient
• Greater decompression force when needed
• Real-time adjustments based on patient response
• More effective results for severe cases

Dr. Bantique is one of only 30 Ring Dinger® certified providers in the United States, bringing Sacramento residents access to this revolutionary treatment.