What is Sciatica?
Bottom Line:
Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica, you’ll know
something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back travels down to your buttocks,
and shoots down your leg is a classic sign of sciatica. The shooting pain down your leg is
caused by compression on one of the nerves exiting your spine. Even a small amount of
pressure can cause a tremendous amount of pain, so getting rid of the inflammation and
opening up space, the nerve is essential to find relief.
Why it Matters:
Pinching, or compression on a spinal nerve can occur because of an injury to one of your spinal
discs (such as disc herniation) or the development of a bone spur. Either way, it’s likely to cause
pain and discomfort until you can decrease the inflammation, open up space for the nerve, or
improve the movement of your spinal joints.
Sciatica occurs when a spinal nerve gets pinched by a disc, bone spur, or ligament and
can cause pain that travels down the buttocks and leg.
Research has discovered that 60% of people with sciatica benefitted from chiropractic
adjustments to the same degree as if they underwent surgical intervention (without any
of the risks!).
Exercise and rehab can help strengthen the muscles supporting your spine and reduce
the likelihood of a relapse.
Next Steps:
Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs can be scary. If you experience any of these
symptoms, it’s best to consult with our office right away. Top research publications have shown
that people struggling with sciatica can get fantastic results with chiropractic care. Reach out
today at Harris Road Chiropractic 604.465.7627 to discover if the techniques we offer in our practice can help you get on the road to relief.
Science Source:
Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. JMPT
2010
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