Sciatica Treatment, Causes and Support

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The Sciatic Nerve

The sciatic nerve runs from the back of your pelvis, through your buttocks, and down both of your legs, stopping in your feet. The sciatic nerve is the longest in the human body.

Symptoms of Sciatica

Compressing or irritating the sciatic nerve can cause pain, tingling and numbness to radiate from your lower back into your buttocks, groin and one or both legs. It can be extremely painful. Sneezing, coughing, or sitting for long periods can increase the pain. Some people will also experience muscle weakness and numbness in the affected leg.

What causes Sciatica?

One of the most common causes of sciatica is a herniated or “slipped” disc. This is where one of the discs that sit between the vertebrae bulges out and presses on the lumbar nerves in the lower back.

Other less common causes include spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the nerve passages in the spine. A spinal injury or infection, or a growth within the spine. These can all be potentially serious and urgent medical attention may be required.

Treating Sciatica

Have you ever had leg or buttock pain before? Do you have a previous back injury? If you answer yes to any of these questions, a bad problem may be causing your sciatica.

If your spine is not able to move correctly with full mobility, the stiffness in your spine could irritate and compress the sciatic nerve.

Chiropractic adjustments can realign the spine to get it fully functioning again, freeing the nerves. Chiropractic adjustments have huge success with lower back pain and sciatica. Often, it is a long-term issue, that is why we recommend that you see one of our specialists, so they can examine your spine and discuss what is best for you.