Top Five Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, but you don't have to live with it. At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness in Beaverton, our chiropractor is here to help you find relief from sciatic nerve pain through chiropractic care and acupuncture.
Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
There are a few different causes of sciatic nerve pain. The most common cause is a bulging or herniated disc in the spine, which puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. Piriformis syndrome, or inflammation of the piriformis muscle in the glute, is another possible cause of sciatic nerve pain. Often, injuries that cause sciatic nerve pain happen over time, so you may not be able to connect a specific injury or incident with your pain.
Sciatica Symptoms
If you struggle with any of the following symptoms, there's a good chance that you're dealing with sciatic nerve pain.
- A shooting pain that goes down one leg, from the lower back or hip down to the knee or foot
- Pain in the buttocks or leg that gets worse when sitting or when transitioning from sitting to standing
- A numbness or tingling that happens only in one leg
- Lower back pain that is more severe on one side of the body
- Hip pain that makes it difficult to stand up straight or lie straight on your back in bed
It's a good idea to keep a diary of your symptoms before you come in for your first appointment. This will help our chiropractor understand your pain and come up with an effective treatment plan for your sciatic nerve pain. While sciatica is common, no two cases are exactly the same. We'll work with you to develop a plan that treats your specific issue.
Chiropractic care and acupuncture are our most commonly used forms of treatment here at Unity Chiropractic & Wellness. These therapies work to both reduce pain in the short term and correct the root cause of your sciatica symptoms so that you not only feel better, but you actually heal.
Call Our Beaverton Chiropractor
If you suffer from sciatic nerve pain, you know that it can negatively affect your day to day life. You don't have to suffer. At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness in Beaverton, we're here to help. Call our office at 503-747-3388 to set up your first appointment today.