SCIATICA 

Sciatica is a distracting pain that begins in the lower back and extends down into one or both legs. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.

Those suffering from sciatica are often in their 40s and mid 50s. It usually begins as an acute pain in the lower back and then extends down the back of either leg. The pain usually worsens with long periods of standing or sitting. It is caused by compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that are branches of the sciatic nerve.

Fortunately, sciatica often responds to safe, natural chiropractic care. Improving joint motion with a series of chiropractic adjustments has produced results for millions. “Before and after” images of the lower back often show improved disc height and spacing. Many patients report that they can resume their lives and that their symptoms disappear without drugs or surgery.