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What Causes Sciatica Pain and What Can Your Chiropractor Do About It?

Written By Preferred Family Chiropractic on December 28, 2020

rsz sciatica2Sciatica pain can be debilitating.

It’s no wonder, too, since the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve bundle in the human body. 

If you’re dealing with sciatic nerve compression or inflammation, you need to see your Four Corners chiropractor right away. Your chiropractor can create a treatment plan that will ease your pain fast!

Sciatic Nerve Pain – Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms of sciatic nerve pain include pain in the: 

  • Lower back
  • Buttocks
  • Back of the thighs
  • Calves

Typically, you’ll only experience the discomfort in one leg as they each have separate sciatic nerves. 

Pain can vary from mild aching to sharp pains, a burning sensation, an electric shock, or even excruciating pain. Sneezing or coughing can exacerbate the pain. Numbness, tingling, and weakness are also common symptoms of sciatic nerve pain

What Causes Sciatica Pain?

Nerve compression is the most common cause of this type of pain, which can originate from: 

  • Herniated discs
  • Bone spurs 
  • Tumor
  • Nerve damage from diseases like diabetes 

Risk factors for sciatica pain include: 

  • Age (age-related spinal changes)
  • Obesity (extra weight puts stress on the nerve)
  • A sedentary lifestyle (sitting for prolonged periods can compress the nerve)
  • A job that requires twisting, driving, sitting at a desk all day, or heavy lifting

How Your Four Corners Chiropractor Can Help

After a thorough examination, your chiropractor will create a sciatica treatment plan to reduce pain and improve function and range of motion. Your treatment plan can include the following options. 

Spinal Adjustments 

When your spine is out of alignment, you’re more likely to suffer from nerve compression. Realignment eases the pressure and reduces pain and muscle tension. 

Physiotherapy

Your Four Corners chiropractor will recommend stretches and strengthening exercises that will improve range of motion and reduce stiffness. 

Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations

Your chiropractor will supply you with ergonomic recommendations and other lifestyle advice. An active lifestyle can significantly reduce your pain or risk of developing sciatica in the first place. 

Experiencing Pain? Contact Your Chiropractor Immediately

You don’t need to suffer from pain. Your Four Corners chiropractor, Dr. Adrian M. Williams, has years of experience and training. He’ll create a plan that fits your unique needs so your body operates optimally, and you can live a healthy, active, and pain-free lifestyle. 

Are you experiencing lower back and leg pain that you suspect is due to sciatica? We can help! Contact our team at 352-536-1300 to schedule an appointment.


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