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Sciatica
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| Sciatica
is defined as pain that radiates from the lower back into the
buttocks and down the back of one or both legs, caused by the
irritation of the sciatic nerves, the largest nerves of the
body. It usually begins as an acute pain in the lower back and
then radiates down the back of either or both legs. |
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| Sciatica
Symptoms |
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Sensation
changes on the back of the calf or the sole of the foot. |
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Numbness,
tingling, burning, pain in back of calf or the sole of the foot. |
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Weakness
of the knee or foot. |
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Difficulty
walking. |
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Inability
to move the foot (in severe cases). |
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Inability
to bend the knee (in severe cases). |
Causes
of Sciatica
There are 5 pairs of nerves that exit the spine in the lower back.
These nerves make up what we know as the sciatic nerves. If the
vertebrae or bones in the lower back are misaligned or out of place;
or the disc between the vertebrae are swollen, bulged or herniated,
the result is pressure on those nearby nerves. This can cause tremendous
pain and normal daily activities become almost impossible.
Sciatica
Treatment
Chiropractic care works on correcting misaligned or out of place
vertebrae and can remove the pressure placed on the sciatic nerve,
reducing pain and improving flexibility and function. To see if
chiropractic may be able to help you call (253) 638-2424 today for
a complimentary consultation with the chiropractor.
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