Top 5 Most Common Symptoms of Sciatica

Chiropractors offer a wide range of services and treat a range of conditions. Serving the Bradenton area, we provide a variety of chiropractic treatments, and we create customized wellness plans to meet your specific health goals. Sciatica is often quite painful and you should not have to suffer from this condition when the symptoms can be reduced and even eliminated with chiropractic care.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

The cause of sciatica relates to the pinching of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the human body. The pain often starts at the lumbar spine and spreads through the hip, buttocks, and extends down one leg. It can often be experienced as shooting pain or a dull ache.

The 5 Most Common Symptoms of Sciatica

Pain

Perhaps the most obvious of the symptoms, this pain may be described as located in the rear of the leg and often it becomes worse when sitting. There is other pain related to sciatica as well.

Leg Numbness

A constant companion of sciatic nerve pain is numbness in the leg. Bone spurs or compressed discs worsen the symptom. With sciatica, it is normal to numbness in one or even both legs.

Foot Tingling

You may experience foot tingling some of the time or constantly. This sensation is similar to the feeling you get when a limb falls asleep.

Swelling

Swelling and inflammation are popular symptoms of sciatica. The swelling causes pain that radiates through the sciatic nerve.

Weak Muscles

Muscle weakness causes many people to fall into a sedentary lifestyle, which only worsens the symptom.

Chiropractic Care and Sciatica

A chiropractor approaches sciatic nerve pain in several different ways. Every patient is different and each treatment plan is customized around the health needs of the particular patient.

Possible treatments include:

• Adjustments
• Exercise
• Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Massage
• Icing and heating
• TENS

Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic – Bradenton, FL

At Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic we are here to answer your questions and concerns about sciatica. Our chiropractor can diagnose your sciatic nerve pain and walk you through treatment options and what to expect. Call us today at (941) 739-2900 for an appointment.