Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the thickest and longest nerve in your body. It extends from your lower back down to your feet. If the sciatic nerve is compressed or inflamed, it can cause sciatica. Sciatica can be very painful and cause stabbing, burning, and shooting pains as well as tingling, numbness, and weakness in the buttocks, legs, feet, and toes. It can sometimes be the cause of back pain, too. Symptoms can be made worse when ... [Read More]
Sciatica
What is Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the biggest single nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower back and runs through the buttocks, and down through each leg to the foot. When this nerve becomes compressed anywhere along its length, it is called sciatica and can result in significant pain as well as numbness and a pins-and-needles sensation. Traditionally, sciatica affects one leg although there is no reason it cannot occur on both sides. Many conditions can compress the sciatic nerve, including a ... [Read More]
A Complete Overview of Sciatica Nerve Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It originates in the lower back and extends through the hips and buttocks, down the leg, all the way to the toes. It connects the spinal cord with the legs and feet, aiding muscle activity, movement, balance and sensation. Symptoms of Sciatica Sciatica refers to the pain felt anywhere along the length of the sciatic nerve, typically affecting only one side of the body. Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Typical ... [Read More]
Pain Management for Spinal Pain
Eight in every ten Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, the American Chiropractic Association claims that back pain is the single leading cause of disability world-wide. Back pain will often impact your daily life in many ways, changing the way you go about your day. Due to the complex structure of your back, the true cause of your pain could be due to a variety of different issues and conditions. Many people tend to give in to their back pain, altering ... [Read More]
