Bottom Line:
Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica, you’ll know something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back, travels down to your buttocks, and shoots down your leg is a classic sign of sciatica. The shooting pain down your leg is caused by compression on one of the nerves exiting your spine. Even a small amount of pressure can cause a tremendous amount of pain, so getting rid of the inflammation and opening up space around the nerve is essential to find relief.
Why it Matters:
Pinching, or compression on a spinal nerve can occur because of an injury to one of your spinal discs (such as a disc herniation) or the development of a bone spur. Either way, it’s likely to cause pain and discomfort until you can decrease the inflammation, open up space for the nerve, and/or improve the movement of your spinal joints.
Next Steps:
Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs can be scary. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s best to consult with our office right away. Top research publications have shown that people struggling with sciatica can get fantastic results with chiropractic care. Reach out today to discover if the techniques we offer in our practice can help you get on the road to relief.
Science Source:
(1) Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. JMPT 2010
by Christopher Freytag, D.C.
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