Sciatica Chiropractic

Sciatica is mild to severe pain radiating down the course of the sciatic nerve. This is most commonly caused by nerve root compression from a spinal disk protrusion or an intraspinal tumor.

Symptoms

• feeling pain in one or both buttocks
• feeling pain in the posterior aspect of the leg below the knee
• Or both

May be caused by

• Back strain due to poor posture
• Mechanical Factors (muscle overuse, obesity, pregnancy)
• A protruding or ruptured spinal disc
• Fracture, infection, or tumors involving the back or pelvis
• Nerve root disorder

Treatment (depends on severity)

• Muscle relaxants
• Physical therapy
• Other chiropractic treatment techniques

If you are having sciatica pains, please contact Dr. Brian for an appointment here.