According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, sciatica is most likely to occur to those between 30 and 50 years old.

The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest of all the body's nerves. It runs from the spinal column near the pelvis down each leg and can be as wide as your thumb. The sciatic nerve is made up of 5 smaller nerves that branch into the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, and foot. Sciatica usually results from irritation or compression of the nerve as it exits the spine.

The condition most commonly results from spinal degeneration or a herniated disc.

Symptoms

Sciatica is characterized by pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the lower leg. Commonly, pain and numbness are located at the calf, foot, or back of the thigh. This is often preceded by lower back pain. Pain can be either dull and aching or can be a shooting pain down the leg all the way to the toes. This pain can last for several days or weeks or it can come and go.

How We Can Help

Getting you back to normal as soon as possible is our number one goal. To do that, we will likely recommend one or more of the following:

Chiropractic Adjustment to improve flexibility and improve pain.

Myofascial Release to remove long-standing tightness

Therapeutic Exercises to strengthen weak muscles and help hold adjustments