Sciatica is a condition in which the sciatic nerve is being irritated and sending pain down the leg. It can also give numbness, weakness, or even tingling in the low back and down the leg. The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the body and travel down the leg starting at the buttock.
Sciatic discomfort can be very extreme and can be believed in the lower back region, buttocks, and several components of the leg and foot. Sciatica, along with the pain can make it hard to walk, or even get out of bed in the morning. Some of the things to look for in sciatica are:
1. Tingling or burning sensation in the leg
2. Weak point in the leg or foot, difficulty moving
3. Sharp ache that may make it hard to get up or walk
4. Discomfort in one facet of the buttock or in one leg
The reason that most get sciatica is because the sciatic nerve becomes pinched. Chiropractors get excellent results with sciatica because they help to relieve the pinch on the sciatic nerve, which many times is in the pelvis and hips. Chiropractors are also trained at addressing the cause of the sciatica which many times is life style related. Whenever sciatic pain comes we also have to be very aware of other serious problems that can potentially accompany sciatica, and they are:
1. Progressive weak spot in leg
2. Urinary or bowel incontinence
People today with the above indications may have cauda equina malady and need to search for healthcare assistance as quickly as possible. If you do have either of the two symptoms then your sciatic pain is not dangerous.
Therapy for Sciatic nerve pain:
Sciatic pain is a warning sign that the body is giving you that there is something deeper going on that needs to be addressed. These deeper problems can include spinal fixation, nerve impingement syndrome, muscle spasm, facet syndrome or inflammation. Chiropractors treat sciatica by finding the deeper root problem and then removing that problem.
If you live in Bellevue and suffer from sciatic pain, call us at Back in Action Chiropractic where you can sit down with our doctor to see if you are a candidate for care.
Doctor Weir is a local bellevue chiropractor. To contact his clinic call 425-635-0495.
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