Sciatica is the name of the symptoms that result from the compression or irritation of any of the five spinal nerve root endings that lead to the sciatic nerve. It can also refer to the symptoms caused by the compression or irritation of either the left, right or both sciatic nerves. It is important to note that, while very common, sciatica refers to symptoms that arise as a result of a deeper issue. It is the job of the chiropractor to determine what is causing these symptoms and then treat the cause.

Symptoms, Causes and Chiropractic Treatment

When the nerve roots or sciatic nerve are compressed or irritated, the result is pain. The pain can be felt anywhere from the lower back down to the foot. The pain can sometimes be severe or it can manifest as numbness, weakness, tingling or trouble with mobility. Typically, the symptoms are generally only felt on one side of the body.

One of the causes of sciatic pain is a herniated disc. At Gold Coast Chiropractic, we correct herniated disc with Pettibon Spinal Rejuvenation Therapy. This form of therapy is a better form of care compared to traditional therapies because it not only reshapes the disc allowing it to move back into its natural position, but it also helps strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This allows the patient to heal permanently, offering long-term relief from sciatic, nerve-related back pain and other symptoms.

There can be other causes that lead to sciatic nerve pain, and it is the task of our chiropractors to find and correct those issues. We want to be your source of decompression; at our Encinitas clinic, we are committed to finding the cause of your back pain and then offering you the care and rehabilitation that you need to recover.

Have you suffered from sciatic nerve pain? What forms of chiropractic care have helped you find relief?