Sciatica is a common condition in the U.S., but the pain and discomfort it causes can be debilitating. Sciatic pain is often the result of herniated discs and other issues relating to the sciatic nerve such as poor posture, heavy lifting, and various health conditions. Luckily, sciatic pain can be treated, but first it needs to be diagnosed by a professional. A chiropractor can help ease your sciatic pain through various techniques.
You may be suffering from sciatic pain if you experience the following:
- Burning and Tingling. Burning and tingling sensations in the buttocks, lower back, and legs can indicate sciatic pain. These unpleasant feelings can occur as a result of the sciatic nerve sending excess signals to the brain.
- Pain that Radiates. The sciatic nerve runs down your spinal cord all the way down to your feet, meaning sciatic pain is not always felt in the back alone. Pain that radiates down to the buttocks and legs is likely sciatic pain.
- Sensations of Numbness. Sciatica can cause other uncomfortable feelings aside from pain. For example, numbness can be an indication that the sciatic nerve is inflamed. This sensation is usually felt in the buttocks and upper legs.
- Leg Weakness. Sciatica can have long term effects, such as weakness in the legs. If the sciatic nerve is inflamed for a long period of time, it can result in leg muscles decreasing in size, leading to leg weakness.
If you are experiencing sciatic pain, contact our expert practitioners at Encompass Chiropractic Centers.