Sciatica
Assessment-led care for radiating pain, numbness, tingling, and nerve irritation traveling from the low back into the leg.
Struggling With Sciatica?
If you are experiencing pain that radiates from the back or buttocks all the way down the legs, you may have a common condition called sciatica. Many people look for a Chiro 1st chiropractor so they do not have to suffer from the pain of sciatica.
An untreated sciatic condition can continue to worsen and make the daily tasks of living go from difficult to impossible.
Sciatic Treatment
Sciatica, also known as sciatic neuralgia, causes pain in the lower back, down the back of the leg, and into the foot. It can make sitting and standing for long periods difficult and can lead to weakness, tingling, and numbness in the leg and foot.
The reason the pain travels so far is because it is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. When the vertebrae in the low back are compressed, the roots of the sciatic nerve can become pinched and irritated.
How Do You Develop Sciatica?
Sciatica is most commonly caused by disc injuries and bulges. In that case, the disc presses against the nerve root causing the issue. Disc injuries can occur because of poor posture, repetitive use injuries, and accidents.
Sciatica is also common when there are subluxations, or misalignments, in the spine due to postural issues, pregnancy, or trauma.
Chiropractic Care for Sciatica
Chiro 1st chiropractors are highly trained to zero in on the source of sciatica and to work with the patient in determining the most suitable approach to treatment. After a thorough assessment of the individual’s unique issue, gentle adjustments are made that allow the body to recover its natural alignment.
