Do you suffer from sciatica?

Sciatica is the name given to pain that radiates down the back of the leg as the result of irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, arising from the lower spine and traveling through the buttocks and down the back of the leg. Sciatica is often associated with lower back pain as the result of disc injuries and spinal degeneration (spinal stenosis) and can be very debilitating.

Common symptoms of sciatica

You may be suffering from sciatica if you are experiencing symptoms such as:

• Pain in the buttock
• Pain that shoots down the back of the leg
• Numbness, burning or tingling in the leg or foot
• Weakness in the leg or foot
• Difficulty walking
• Pain that is worse when sitting
• Lower back pain

Chiropractic treatment can help relieve sciatica by improving mobility in the lower spine and reducing associated muscle tension in the lower back and buttock.

Book online or call our friendly staff for your initial consultation with our Naracoorte Chiropractors today.