Sciatica is a broad term that is used to describe inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is a peripheral nerve that runs down the back of each leg. When irritated, it can cause pain in the back, leg, hip, pelvis, neck and buttock.
Usually irritation of the sciatic nerve involves compression injuries either by soft tissue and surrounding muscles or the inflammation may arise from a herniated disk pressing on the associated upstream nerve roots.
Sciatica can present differently in each case and also with varying intensities, depending on the site of the compression, the degree of the compression and also the chronicity of the issue.
Symptoms of This Condition:
Dull Ache in Buttock or Thigh
Throbbing Leg Pain
Tightness in Leg
Electric Shock Leg Pain
Tingling or Numb Leg
The sciatic nerve can become inflamed through a few mechanisms such as compression injuries, overstretch injuries, falls or trauma and disc herniations or bone spurs. In more rare instances, tumors or diseases such as diabetes can also involve the sciatic nerve.
Common Causes of Condition Include:
Prolonged sitting and immobility
Tumors/bone spurs or systemic disease such as diabetes
Compression from a surrounding muscle (Piriformis Syndrome)
Disc herniation or disc bulges
Overstretched injuries such as a high kick injuries
Trauma such as falls or car accidents
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Sciatica responds very well to conservative therapies such as chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy and acupuncture. All these therapies work differently yet in conjunction to assist in fast recovery and to address the body from all different angles.
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Sciatica pain is often caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs pressing on the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractic adjustments can align the spine, reduce nerve pressure, and alleviate sciatica pain. Chiropractic also focuses on corrective posture and stretching which can also relieve sciatic pain.
If you experience severe pain, numbness, or difficulty moving, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms include pain that radiates from the lower back down to one leg. Symptoms may feel like sharp, shooting pain and numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness. Symptoms usually affect one side of the body.
Sciatica is not usually permanent, and with the right treatment, pain can subside, but some may experience recurrent flare-ups. However, underlying causes like disc herniations, spinal stenosis or muscle tightness can make the pain more chronic if left untreated.
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