The compression of the sciatic nerve causes low back pain and radiating pain down the leg, lower leg and/or feet. The most well-known cause for radiating pain in the leg is from a disc herniation, but in some cases it originate from elsewhere. For example, the nerve can be injured or irritated by increased pressure from the surrounding muscles.
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When pain occurs in the leg, there does not always have to be something wrong with your leg. In fact, more often the complaints come from another region of the body, such as the hip joint or the low back. Sciatica is a name for complaints resulting from compression or damage to the sciatic nerve. If there is pressure on the nerve (for various reasons), this often causes local complaints, but also radiating pain to the leg.
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Symptoms of Sciatica
Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica can include several causes. Overload of the lower back muscles and/or gluteal muscle remain the primary cause. Overuse of the muscle(s) can irritate and eventually block the sciatica nerve. Lack of movement or prolonged periods of sitting can also cause the surrounding muscles to cramp and this may aggravate the symptoms. Overuse can be caused by activities like heavy lifting or sitting with an incorrect posture over an extended period of time.
What is the sciatic nerve?
The spinal column is a complex kinematic chain and consists of 24 movable vertebrae. The nerves arise from the brain along the spinal cord and branch out between the vertebrae to the rest of the body. The sciatic nerve arises from the lower end of spinal cord, runs underneath the gluteal muscle to the hind leg, through the calf muscle to the foot. This makes the sciatic nerve the longest nerve in the body. When this nerve is irritated, it will radiate pain into the leg and sometimes the foot and toes.
What does the treatment entail?
The recovery phase of a complaint, could be negatively impacted by ongoing muscle spasm. The chiropractor applies treatment techniques that improves joint range of motion and blood flow. Overall improvement of muscle strength, results in better stabilization of the body.
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