Piriformis Syndrome Treatment in Walnut Creek
Elon Bartlett is a chiropractor who focuses on Piriformis Syndrome treatment in Walnut Creek, CA and who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you. Chiropractic treatments, including piriformis syndrome treatments, at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns that typically cause Piriformis Syndrome.
Visits that focus on Piriformis Syndrome treatment will also include stretches and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of alleviating your Piriformis Syndrome symptoms completely.
If you are experiencing Piriformis Syndrome symptoms, it’s time to call Acorn Wellness Center. You don’t have to experience the pain and discomfort of this debilitating condition. We can help you feel better and get you back to doing the activities you love.
Acorn Wellness Center’s Piriformis Syndrome chiropractor in Walnut Creek, Elon Bartlett, has been serving the East Bay since 2003. Dr. Bartlett is also a chiropractor for sciatica in Walnut Creek, CA – this is potentially a related condition.
What is Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle (deep in the butt) is tight and puts pressure on the sciatic nerve that leads down your leg. People describe the sensation as a real “pain in the butt” and also complain of having numbness and tingling sensations going down the back of the leg. This is very common during pregnancy, but can also happen to anyone. We do see this commonly when we are doing chiropractic treatments during pregnancy. You are most likely to have a tight piriformis on one side of your body, but if it’s on both sides, that’s an even more severe situation. In either case, when nerves are irritated, it’s a sign of major dysfunction in your body and needs to be addressed as soon as possible so that it doesn’t become permanent, or get worse.
What are Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms?
- Pain in the butt
- Swelling, spasm, or scar tissue in the butt
- Nerve sensations down one leg
Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatic Pain?
The reason Piriformis Syndrome is likely to cause sciatica is because the sciatic nerve travels right through where your piriformis muscle is. In some cases the nerve passes over the muscle, in other cases the nerve passes under the muscle, and in some rare cases, the nerve passes directly through the middle of the muscle. In any case, when your lifestyle leads to the muscle becoming tight (going into spasm), it irritates the nerve, causing sciatic pain. Some of our patients who come are looking for chiropractic treatment for sciatica actually are affected by Piriformis Syndrome.
Meet Our Chiropractor
Acorn Wellness Center in Walnut Creek, CA is run by Chiropractor Elon Bartlett. Dr Bartlett is one of Walnut Creek’s top-rated chiropractors, and has been specializing in prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care since 2001, making him one of the Bay Area’s most experienced chiropractors as well.
Dr. Bartlett has always had a passion for optimal body mechanics and bodywork which can be seen in his background as a massage therapist and advanced student of Tai Chi Chuan. Another passion of his, empowering birth, began as a child upon seeing images of his own, peaceful home birth. Once he made the progression from massage therapist to chiropractor, he combined his passions by specializing in prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care.
From his Walnut Creek, CA office, Dr. Bartlett practices Diversified chiropractic, incorporating Activator, Drop, NeuroMuscular Re-education (NMR), and CranioSacral Therapy (CST) into his treatments. His treatment style is gentle and precise, meaning he only uses as much force as is required to achieve the desired result. What sets him apart as a chiropractor is that he begins every treatment with NMR, a therapeutic form of massage, to soften muscle tension first and then uses manual palpation to assess what treatment is needed, only relying on X-Ray when required.
Click “Schedule Now” to start your personalized care plan with Walnut Creek Chiropractor Dr. Bartlett.
I started going to Acorn Wellness Center during my third trimester of pregnancy. I was experiencing lower back pain and discomfort. Dr Bartlett helped bring my pain level down. In my “fourth trimester” I experienced numbness in my right foot and he helped it go away. Dr Bartlett is very thorough and makes you feel comfortable. I recommend Acorn Wellness Center!
Dr. Bartlett was attentive and informative in every session. I fell and injured my back during my pregnancy and dr. Bartlett was able to see me and helped me immensely. He took great notes and reviewed them during my visit. It has been a great experience.
Dr Bartlett is the best Chiropractor I had met, he treated me for lower back pain and hip pain which bothered me for a long time. He is always very patient to listen to my questions and explain what I should do and not to do to reduce my pain level. Highly recommend Dr Bartlett to everyone who suffers from pain, also who want adjustments that are much better than a massage.
The common goal of chiropractic services is to help you get out of pain, feel relaxed, and increase your level of health and vitality. Acorn Wellness Center serves the East Bay from their location in Walnut Creek, California.
We want you to start feeling better today, with personalized care that takes into account your unique needs. All chiropractic care plans in Walnut Creek start with in-depth assessments of neck, back, or body pain and injuries and goal-setting. Ethical care is our highest priority – you can always count on us to take the time to explain your best treatment options and answer any questions that you might have.
We specialize in prenatal care, however our chiropractic services are for every member of the family.
Conditions treated with Chiropractic Care in Walnut Creek
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Headaches / Migraines
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Pinched Nerves