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How Do I Know If I Have Sciatica? Pain that radiates
from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of
your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Sciatica may be accompanied by
numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. This pain
can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or
excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric
shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time.
It's likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze. How is Sciatica Treated? The vast majority of the time,
sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep
tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and chiropractic care.
Occasionally, in cases where chronic spasm of the low back or
piriformis muscles is causing the sciatic pain, it may be necessary to
do a procedure called a trigger point injection, where a medical pain
specialist injects a small amount of anesthetic directly into a spasmed
muscle to break the spasm cycle. However, this is typically not
necessary. Dr. Eric Janowitz and his team will provide you and your family with the most advanced technology for health and wellness while providing “Old Fashioned Care.” Call today to begin your path to becoming pain free and full of vibrant health (321) 895-4960. Sciatica The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your
pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The
sciatic nerve branches into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs
providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling
many of the muscles in your lower legs. The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve.
What causes Sciatica? Sciatica is actually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Piriformis syndrome is another common cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that lies directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle becomes tight or if you have a spasm in this muscle, it puts pressure directly on the sciatic nerve. Occasionally, sciatic pain in men is caused by sitting on a wallet. Make today the day you decide to become healthy and pain free.
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