Back Clinic Sciatica Nerve Pain Chiropractic, Physical Therapy Treatment Team. The common cause is a bulging or ruptured disc (herniated disc) in the spine pressing against the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. Sciatica nerve pain can also be a symptom of other conditions affecting the spine, such as narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis), bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along joints) caused by arthritis, or nerve root compression (pinched nerve) caused by injury. In rare cases, sciatica can also be caused by conditions that do not involve the spine, i.e. tumors or pregnancy.
What are the symptoms?
Pain that begins in your back or buttock and moves down your leg and may move into the foot. Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the leg may also occur.
Sitting, standing for a long time, and movements that cause the spine to flex (such as knee-to-chest exercises) may make symptoms worse.
Walking, lying down, and movements that extend the spine (such as press-ups) may relieve symptoms.For answers to any questions you may have please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900
Sciatica Sufferers:Sciatica is a common back ailment that affects approximately 1 in 10 adults in the United States. It is most prevalent in people between the ages of 25 and 45. Sciatica is characterized by a shooting pain that originates in the lower back and travels down through the hip, buttock and back of leg. The pain can be so severe that it inhibits mobility and can prevent people from working, taking care of their home, or just enjoying their life. Traditionally, doctors have treated the condition with medications and some invasive therapies, but chiropractic treatments have been found to be extremely effective in alleviating the pain and curing the condition.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition that affects the lower back, specifically pain that travels along the sciatic nerve path. This path originates in the lower back and extends down each side of the hip, buttocks, and down the leg to the feet. Usually, only one side is affected during a case of sciatica.
Sciatica commonly occurs when there is a spinal condition, such as a bone spur on the spine, a herniated disk, or when a condition like spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) compresses the nerve. The result is inflammation, numbness, pain, and stiffness in the leg that is affected.
While sciatica pain can be severe, the majority of the time the condition is resolved in a matter of weeks without surgical intervention. Some doctors may suggest surgery if the patient experiences extreme weakness in the leg or has problems with their bowel or bladder. Most of the time doctors will prescribe medication to treat the pain and relax the muscles that surround the sciatic path in an effort to provide the patient with some relief.
How Chiropractic Treatments Help Sciatica Sufferers
Chiropractic has been shown to be very effective in treating sciatica by helping the body heal itself. It is non-invasive and does not use medications, making it an optimal choice for many patients. There are various treatments that a chiropractor may use or recommend. They may be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies.
Adjustments. Spinal manipulation, or adjustments, is the core of chiropractic treatment. It helps to realign the spine, freeing restricted movement and helps bring the body back into its proper alignment so that it functions better and more effectively. It also helps to reduce the pain that is associated with nerve inflammation, particularly that associated with sciatica.
Ultrasound. A very mild heat that is created by sound waves at a frequency that is beyond human hearing providing deep tissue penetration. This therapy stimulates circulation and aids in reducing muscle spasms, stiffness, swelling, pain, and cramping.
Ice or Cold Therapy. This therapy helps to reduce and control the pain of sciatica, as well as reduce inflammation.
TENS. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a therapy that employs a TENS unit, a small battery powered, portable box that stimulates the muscles. It uses electrical currents at variable intensities to help control pain and reduce the occurrence of muscle spasms. Some chiropractors and physical therapists use larger versions of this device in their offices, but many use the portable units because they are more convenient.
A chiropractor may incorporate exercises and nutritional recommendations into their treatment for sciatica sufferers. This often depends on the patient�s individual needs, the severity of the condition, and their lifestyle and habits. A variety of chiropractic techniques may also be used to treat sciatica. Since each patient is different, the chiropractor will talk with the patient to better understand what they do on a day-to-day basis and what may be causing the sciatic pain to occur. From there they will treat the problem from the patient�s perspective, seeking the best, most effective approach.
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Is sciatica a spinal disorder or a symptom of a spinal disorder?�The term sciatica is commonly used to describe pain traveling in the distribution of the sciatic nerve, therefore it is more accurate to state that it is a symptom of a spinal disorder not a spinal disease itself.
Frequent symptoms of sciatica are listed below.
Sciatica usually affects one side of the human body, although it may affect both.
Pain from sciatic nerve pain may feel dull, sharp, burning, or accompanied by irregular shocks of shooting pain starting in the buttock and traveling downward into the thigh and/or leg.
Sciatica may also extend below the knee and might be felt at the feet.
Occasionally, symptoms of sciatic nerve pain include tingling sensations and numbness.
Sitting and attempting to stand up could be painful and challenging.
Coughing and sneezing can intensify the pain.
Where is the Sciatic Nerve?
Sciatic nerve fibers start at the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebra (L4, L5) and the first few segments of the sacrum. The nerve passes through the sciatic foramen, a nerve passageway just beneath the piriformis muscle which rotates the thigh laterally, towards the rear of the extension of the hip and into the lower part of the gluteus maximus, or the muscle in the buttocks,� that helps with thigh extension. The sciatic nerve then runs vertically down to the rear of the thigh, behind the knee and branches out into the hamstring muscles, or the calf, and farther downward into the feet.
Sciatica Caused by Nerve Compression
Compression of the sciatic nerve may cause any of the above-cited symptoms. Rarely is neurological damage permanent and paralysis is rarely a threat due to sciatica since the spinal cord ends before the first vertebra of the lumbar spine.
When to seek immediate medical attention for sciatica: Increasing back or leg weakness and/or bladder or bowel incontinence is a sign of cauda equina syndrome, a severe illness requiring emergency treatment. If you are experiencing these symptoms at the moment, please seek immediate medical attention from a qualified and experienced back pain specialist.
Certain lumbar spinal diseases can cause or lead to sciatica symptoms, including:
Herniated discs are the usual cause of sciatica in the lumbar spine.
Degenerative disc disease, a natural biological process related to aging, is known to cause disc weakness that may be a precursor to disc herniation.
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more neural passageways due to disc degeneration and/or facet arthritis. The sciatic nerve may become impinged as a consequence of these changes.
Isthmic spondylolisthesis results from a stress fracture frequently at the 5th lumbar vertebra (L5). The fracture together with disc space collapse may enable the vertebra to slide forward on the first sacral segment (S1). The slippage might cause the L5 nerve root to become pinched as it leaves the spine, developing into symptoms of sciatica.
Spinal tumors and illnesses are other ailments that may compress the sciatic nerve, but this is rare.
How Your Doctor Diagnoses Sciatica
A healthcare professional’s diagnosis of your pain and other symptoms may include discussing your medical history, recent accidents or injuries (eg, falls) as well as also a review of your current medicines (both over-the-counter and prescription drugs). Your doctor may additionally perform a physical evaluation using one or more movement evaluations to help determine the origin or causes of your pain. During the neurological portion of the evaluation, your reflexes and muscle strength are tested. If needed, they may order imaging studies, like an x-ray, CT scan, or even an MRI. The imaging tests can help confirm their diagnosis.
Furthermore, a healthcare professional may ask you a few questions, such as:
“How did the pain develop?”
“On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain possible, rate your pain.”
“Is the pain caused by walking uphill or downhill?”
“How does the pain affect activities of daily living?”
“What kind of treatment was attempted and what was effective?”
Not all buttock and leg pain is sciatica as there are a number of different structures in the spine that can cause these kinds of pain. For example, the sacroiliac joint, or the joint between the pelvis and sacrum, the smallest segment of the spine, may cause or refer pain to the buttock as well as a sprain of the facet joints, which would be the connecting joints at the rear part of the spine. A bulging or herniated disc�can also refer pain down into the leg. If buttock and leg pain symptoms are correlated with any neurologic signs of numbness or weakness, it is “true sciatica” and has to be evaluated by a spine care expert, such as a chiropractor. If severe neurologic symptoms occur along with bowel and/or bladder control problems, it needs to be evaluated as soon as possible.
Chiropractic Diagnosis
In the assessment of lower back pain and sciatica, differential diagnosis using a “triage” concept of classifying back injuries and/or conditions to one of three categories helps guide the chiropractor when determining the source of the patient’s symptoms. These categories of chiropractic diagnosis include:
Potentially severe: tumor, infection, fracture, major neurological issues, such as cauda equina, local open wound or burn, prolonged bleeding (hemophilia), artificial joint enlargement, pacemaker problems and joint infection
Nerve issues: whenever the nerve roots from the lower back are pinched or compressed, they may cause� radiculopathy or sciatica. Typical causes of nerve root pinching and irritation include aherniated disc, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis
Non-specific: mechanical back pain in the lumbar spinal column. This type of lower back pain is the most frequent presentation, also contains pain for that there is not any identifiable cause.
Once the chiropractor has categorized the patient’s source of their sciatica, they may begin with the proper treatment. With chiropractic diagnosis of potentially serious injuries and/or conditions, the chiropractor will generally refer the patient to a relevant medical specialist, and as appropriate, the chiropractor might co-manage the patient’s care along with other back pain healthcare professionals. With this classification, chiropractic care may be used accordingly to avoid further spinal health issues.
In addition, with chiropractic diagnosis of a nerve root problem causing sciatica and/or non-specific causes of low back pain, chiropractors normally describe the symptoms experienced on the following scale:
Acute (symptoms lasting less than 6 months)
Subacute (symptoms lasting between 6 and 12 months)
Persistent (symptoms lasting for 12 months or more)
Recurrent/flare up (symptoms are similar to original symptoms and return sporadically or due to exacerbating circumstances).
Dr. Alex Jimenez’s Insight
Through the use of several physical evaluations and neurological assessments, a doctor of chiropractic is able to properly diagnose the source of a patient’s sciatica symptoms. Once a diagnosis has been established, a chiropractor will follow-up with the best, most recommended treatment for the individual’s specific needs and requirements. A spinal misalignment, or subluxation, is the most prevalent cause of sciatica. Spinal adjustments and manual manipulations are the most common treatment methods used to help carefully restore the natural alignment of the spine. A variety of other treatment methods can also be used by a doctor of chiropractic, to help speed up the patient’s recovery process. If the diagnosis of a patient’s sciatica symptoms determines that the source of their sciatic nerve pain is severe, a chiropractor may also refer the patient to the most appropriate healthcare professional to continue treatment.
These back pain or sciatica symptoms might be further broken down as mild, moderate or severe in pain. Once a chiropractor has properly diagnosed your sciatica symptoms, they may utilize a series of treatment modalities, including spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, among other well-known alternative treatment options, to help improve sciatic nerve pain.�The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic as well as to spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
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Additional Topics: Sciatica
Sciatica is medically referred to as a collection of symptoms, rather than a single injury and/or condition. Symptoms of sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, can vary in frequency and intensity, however, it is most commonly described as a sudden, sharp (knife-like) or electrical pain that radiates from the low back down the buttocks, hips, thighs and legs into the foot. Other symptoms of sciatica may include, tingling or burning sensations, numbness and weakness along the length of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica most frequently affects individuals between the ages of 30 and 50 years. It may often develop as a result of the degeneration of the spine due to age, however, the compression and irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by a bulging or herniated disc, among other spinal health issues, may also cause sciatic nerve pain.
Sciatica is described as a series of intense and painful symptoms in one or both legs along the course of the sciatic nerve. The pain is generally felt at the back of the leg and runs from the buttocks down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. The pain may begin suddenly or start gradually, and is typically distinguished by a sharp, shooting, or electric shock-like in quality. Movement of the lower extremities often worsens the symptoms. Pain may be uniformly spread along the leg, but there are certain areas where pain may be more intense. Also,� pain is frequently associated with numbness and/or tingling sensations along the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica can result from any health issue that causes pressure or irritation of the nerve roots that compromise the sciatic nerve. This pressure may result from a variety of injuries and/or aggravated conditions, such as a ruptured intervertebral disc, narrowing of the bony spinal canal, medically referred to as spinal stenosis, or infrequently from infection or tumor. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body; it measures three-quarters of an inch in diameter and it originates from the sacral plexus; a network of nerves found in the low back, or the lumbosacral spine. The lumbosacral spine refers to the lumbar spine and the sacrum combined. The sciatic nerve and its associated nerves allow movement and enable feeling, known as motor and sensory functions, in the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, foot, and toes.
About the Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve begins in your low back, which is known as the lumbar spine. The nerve roots are in the L4 and L5 vertebrae (the ‘L’ means lumbar, as well as the numbers indicate the degree of the vertebra found along the spine). The sciatic nerve also travels throughout your pelvic area, or the sacrum. In most individuals, the sciatic nerve runs beneath the piriformis muscle, which functions by moving your thigh from side to side. From there, the sciatic nerve descends through the buttocks and the back of your thighs. Behind your knee, smaller nerves branch out from the sciatic nerve and journey down to your toes.
Your sciatic nerve is a part of an intricate arrangement of the human body’s nervous system. The nervous system is responsible for transmitting pain and feelings, as well as other sensations, to other parts of the body. Therefore, when an injury and/or a condition presses on a nerve, you are going to feel it, and many of the times it won’t feel great. With sciatica, a health issue on your low back, such as a herniated disc, for instance, permeates the sciatic nerve, which then transmits pain down your legs.
The sciatic nerve exits the sacrum in the pelvic area of the body through a nerve passageway called the sciatic foramen. At the top part of the sciatic nerve, two branches form; the articular and muscular branches. The articular branch goes to the hip joint. The muscular branch serves the leg flexor muscles, which are the muscles that enable movement. Other complicated nerve structures are also involved, both the peroneal nerves and the tibial nerves. The peroneal nerves originate from the nerve roots in the fourth and fifth vertebrae of the lumbar spine (L4-L5) and first and second levels of the sacrum (S1-2). When the peroneal nerves leave the pelvis, they move down the front and side of the leg and along the outer side of the knee to the foot.
The tibial nerves originate from the nerve roots in L4-5 and S1-3. The tibial nerves move in the front of the knee and then back into the foot, through the heel, sole and toes. In case your sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause pain along these pathways; this is how sciatic pain can “spread” or radiate to some of the other parts of the body.
Common Questions and Answers of Sciatica
What is causing my pain? Your sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, may be commonly caused by but not limited to a bulging disc or a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, piriformis syndrome, pregnancy, spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor or other spinal illness, spondylolisthesis, or due to trauma from a injury. Any one of those conditions, among others, can put pressure on the sciatic nerve or related nerve roots in your low back. That stress is what causes your pain and other symptoms.
Will I need surgery? Most patients with lumbar radiculopathy respond positively to non-surgical treatments, such as chiropractic care, therefore, spine surgery for sciatica symptoms is seldom needed to treat it. However, there are situations when you might want to check with your healthcare professional about considering spinal surgery, particularly if:
You have bowel or bladder dysfunction. This is rare, but it might happen with spinal cord compression.
You have spinal stenosis, and your doctor believes that surgery is your best way to take care of it.
You are having other neurologic dysfunctions, such as intense or severe leg weakness.
Your symptoms become severe and/or non-invasive treatments are no longer effective.
What types of surgery are used for lumbar radiculopathy? Two frequent spinal surgeries for sciatica are:
Discectomy or microdiscectomy: In both these procedures, the surgeon removes part or all of a herniated disc that is pushing in your sciatic nerve and causing the symptoms. The distinction between the processes is that a microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive operation. The surgeon uses microscopic magnification to operate through a really small incision with very tiny instruments. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, you should recover more quickly from a microdiscectomy.
Laminectomy or laminotomy: These processes both involve a part of the spine known as the lamina, a bony plate that protects the spinal canal and spinal cord. A laminectomy involves the removal of the whole lamina; a laminotomy removes only a section of the lamina. These processes can produce more space for the nerves, therefore reducing the likelihood of the nerves being compressed or pinched.
Can I utilize over-the-counter drugs and/or medications to deal with my pain? Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can help reduce swelling and inflammation while relieving your pain. You and your doctor have plenty to choose from. You may use acetaminophen (eg, Tylenol), ibuprofen (eg, Advil), or naproxen (eg, Aleve). However, the use of drugs and/or medications only temporarily relieves the symptoms of sciatica without treating the source of the pain. Make sure to talk to a healthcare professional regarding the utilization of these and continue to seek the most appropriate treatment for your sciatic nerve pain, such as chiropractic care.
How Chiropractic Can Help Treat Sciatica
Sciatica is a frequent issue for a lot of people that is identified by pain that begins in the lower back or buttocks, then radiates into one or both legs. It may vary in terms of frequency and severity, but it may often be constant.
The pain from sciatica can often be severe, and in addition, it can be very sharp. It may be associated with tingling sensations, burning, or numbness and weakness. What people may not realize is that it’s a collection of symptoms, an indication that something isn’t right, rather than a single type of injury and/or condition itself. The problem which leads to pain is generally a misalignment, or subluxation, of the lumbar spine. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower back and extends to the lower leg. That is why the pain may often be felt everywhere along the sciatic nerve.
A chiropractor commonly treats patients with symptoms of sciatica. Spinal adjustments and manual manipulations will aim to realign the spine, taking the pressure from the sciatic nerve and often bringing immediate relief. When the stress is off, the body can begin to heal itself. While spinal adjustments and manual manipulations are probably most frequently used, other treatments may be provided, particularly if common chiropractic care may not be advisable. Other treatment modalities might include using ultrasound, a TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, device, or ice therapy. Ultrasound warms the region and increases circulation, which can lessen the swelling and muscular tension. A TENS device brings relief using a minor electric current to relax muscle spasms and also to increase endorphins. Furthermore, physical therapy, massage and or a series of stretches and/or exercises, may also help improve sciatica.
Dr. Alex Jimenez’s Insight
Chiropractic care is a popular, alternative treatment option commonly utilized to help treat symptoms of sciatica. Sciatica is characterized as a collection of symptoms, rather than a single injury or condition. A chiropractor can help diagnose the source of a patient’s sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, in order to properly determine the best treatment for their specific health issue. Spinal adjustments and manual manipulations can be utilized to help carefully correct the alignment of the spine, restoring the natural integrity of the spine and allowing the body to heal itself, without the need for drugs and medications or surgery.
In certain individuals, sciatica may fix itself, possibly happening just once or a few times throughout their lifetime. But, it’s important to remember that if an injury and/or aggravated condition is not treated effectively, symptoms may worsen. A chiropractor can help provide relief from your sciatic nerve pain. Physical activity will most likely be recommended to strengthen the muscles in the back to help prevent sciatica as well as to speed up the recovery process. The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic as well as to spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
Curated by Dr. Alex Jimenez
Additional Topics: Sciatica
Sciatica is medically referred to as a collection of symptoms, rather than a single injury and/or condition. Symptoms of sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, can vary in frequency and intensity, however, it is most commonly described as a sudden, sharp (knife-like) or electrical pain that radiates from the low back down the buttocks, hips, thighs and legs into the foot. Other symptoms of sciatica may include, tingling or burning sensations, numbness and weakness along the length of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica most frequently affects individuals between the ages of 30 and 50 years. It may often develop as a result of the degeneration of the spine due to age, however, the compression and irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by a bulging or herniated disc, among other spinal health issues, may also cause sciatic nerve pain.
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment: Sandra Rubio defines sciatica, a collection of symptoms caused by the compression of the longest nerve in the body: the sciatic nerve. As further explained, symptoms of sciatica include, low back pain, followed by painful symptoms which radiate down the hips, buttocks, legs and feet. A lot of patients walk-in to Dr. Alex Jimenez’s office with sciatica caused by a variety of health issues. Dr. Alex Jimenez is the non-surgical choice for piriformis syndrome treatment with chiropractic care.
Piriformis Syndrome Treatment
Sciatica may feel like pain similar to an electrical sensation, or sharp. Until it goes off, the cramp can last for weeks. You might have pain, particularly when you move, sneeze, or cough. You might also have a tingling or burning sensation, numbness, pins and needles; weakness down your leg. You are likely to get sciatica between the ages of 50 and 30 years. It may happen as a consequence of the overall wear and tear of aging, and any sudden strain on the discs that cushion the bones (vertebrae) of your lower spine.
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Sciatica Pain: Sandra Rubio discusses sciatica, its causes and its symptoms. Sciatica is the collection of symptoms caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body which extends from the lower back to the feet. Sandra Rubio describes how she’s witnessed many patients come into Dr. Alex Jimenez’s office feeling painful and often severe symptoms of sciatica caused by a variety of spinal health issues. Fortunately, Dr. Alex Jimenez is the non surgical choice for the safe and effective treatment of sciatica symptoms.
Sciatica Pain Explained
Based upon how it’s defined, approximately 2 percent to 40 percent of individuals will experience sciatica symptoms at some point in their lifetime. It is most frequent during people’s 40’s and 50’s, and men are more frequently affected than women. About 90 percent of the time, sciatica symptoms are because of a disc herniation. Other issues that may bring about sciatica comprise of spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, pelvic tumors, and compression by a baby’s head during pregnancy, among other spinal health issues.
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We focus on what works for you. We also strive to create fitness and better the body through researched methods and total wellness programs. These programs are natural, and use the body�s own ability to achieve goals of improvement, rather than introducing harmful chemicals, controversial hormone replacement, surgery, or addictive drugs.
We want you to live a life that is fulfilled with more energy, positive attitude, better sleep, less pain, proper body weight and educated on how to maintain this way of life. I have made a life of taking care of each and every one of my patients.
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Sciatica Pain: The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve found within the human body, running from each side of the lumbar spine, through the area of the lumbar plexus, and trailing down into the buttocks, the back of the thigh and into the foot.
Sciatica is a medical term used to define a group of symptoms rather than a single injury or condition. The most common symptom for sciatica is pain in the lower back and, although low back pain can be the result of numerous lumbar spine injuries or conditions, various other common symptoms associated with sciatica can closely suggest its presence. Often a result of damage or impingement of the sciatic nerve, many people affected with sciatica experience burning and tingling sensations along the back of the thigh, followed by numbness or cramping. People suffering from sciatica may have difficulty going through their regular activities but chiropractic care can help relieve the symptoms and treat many other underlying conditions causing the pain and discomfort.
Sciatica Pain: Surgery Vs. Chiropractic
Chiropractic treatment for mild to severe cases of sciatica most frequently involves chiropractic adjustments and manual manipulations, followed by a specialized series of stretches and exercises accommodated to each individual�s level of injury or condition and its symptoms. Both of these treatments together may speed up the rehabilitation process as well as improve the health of the spine and ultimately reduce the symptoms of sciatica.
Sciatica is used to identify a set of symptoms on the region of the lumbar spine, generally as a result of a previous injury or underlying condition. Regular symptoms of low back pain, stiffness, and burning or tingling sensations could indicate the presence of sciatica. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.
George Lara, now a retired construction contractor, experienced a back injury 20 years ago which affected his original state of well-being. Although he was promptly treated at the time of the incident, Mr. Lara suffered another back injury which manifested into sciatic nerve pain. George Lara had been greatly affected by his back injury, fortunately, he found Dr. Alex Jimenez, a back pain specialist, who restored his quality of life. Mr. Lara expresses his gratitude towards Dr. Alex Jimenez’s services and he greatly recommends chiropractic care as the non-surgical choice for alleviating back pain and sciatica.
Sciatic nerve pain�is a medical condition characterized by radiating pain down the leg from the lower back. Onset is often sudden following tasks like heavy lifting, even though slow onset may also occur. Normally, symptoms are only on one side of the body. Certain triggers, however, could lead to pain on both sides. Weakness or numbness may occur in a variety of areas of the affected leg and foot. About 90 percent of the time sciatica is due to a spinal disc herniation pressing on the lumbar or sacral nerve roots. Other problems that may bring about sciatica comprise of spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, pelvic tumors, and compression.
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