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Sharp, electrical pain running down your leg. Numbness and tingling that will not settle. We find what is compressing the nerve and treat it.
Sciatica is one of the more common injuries we experience in life, and if you have never had it, you are more than likely familiar with the name. Classically, sciatica is a condition where one of the nerve roots exiting the lumbar spine is pinched or compressed, sending sharp, electrical pain down the leg and into the foot.
It can also cause numbness and tingling running from the lower back down through the legs. Most people describe it as unmistakable once they have felt it.
Sciatica can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or piriformis syndrome. Each of those compresses the nerve in a different way, which is why identifying the actual cause matters more than simply naming the pain.
Disc material presses on the nerve root as it exits the spine.
Narrowing of the spinal canal reduces the space available for the nerve.
A muscle deep in the hip irritates the sciatic nerve as it passes beneath.
Although it may take a few visits to resolve, we use chiropractic adjustments along with low back decompression and therapy such as muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold laser treatment to work toward a complete recovery.
Care starts with an examination. Your doctor determines what is actually compressing the nerve, then builds a plan around that finding rather than applying a standard protocol.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eveline Onkels, DC and Dr. Michael Onkels, DC, Onkels Chiropractic, Bountiful, Utah. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for an examination.
Sciatica is a condition where one of the nerve roots exiting the lumbar spine is pinched or compressed, sending sharp, electrical pain down the leg and into the foot. It can also cause numbness and tingling from the lower back down through the legs.
Sciatica can be caused by a variety of factors, including a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or piriformis syndrome. Part of the evaluation is determining which one is driving your symptoms.
We use chiropractic adjustments along with low back decompression and supporting therapy such as muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and cold laser treatment to work toward a complete recovery.
It may take a few visits to resolve. Your doctor will examine you first and give you a clear picture of what to expect based on your specific case rather than a generic timeline.
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