Our chiropractor at Proctor Chiropractic in Tacoma can perform an examination and listen to your medical history to determine if you have sciatica, which is an injury or impingement of the sciatic nerve. The primary symptom of this condition is pain that extends from the lower back into one or both legs. If you do have an injury or compression of your sciatic nerve, a personalized treatment program can be developed to help reduce your symptoms and heal the injury.

Sciatica Explained

When an individual is diagnosed with sciatica, it means that they have a compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. It may also mean that they have a back injury, like a herniated disc or inflamed soft tissues, that are putting pressure on the nerve. This can result in a variety of symptoms, depending on the location of the injury.

Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic nerve pain can be mild to severe and intermittent to chronic. Sciatic nerve pain tends to radiate from the lower back down one leg. It is rare for the pain to encompass both legs. Individuals usually experience an increase in pain after they have been sitting or standing for an extended period of time. This condition can also cause numbness and tingling or pins and needles sensations in the legs that make it difficult to walk and perform daily activities.

Treating Your Lower Back and Leg Pain with Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care can help manage your sciatic nerve pain and heal the underlying injury. Our chiropractor treats sciatic nerve pain based on the cause of your pain. Common causes include herniated discs, spinal stenosis and tight buttock muscles. Typical treatment options include spinal adjustments, rehabilitation and massage therapy.

To learn more about our treatment options and to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Tacoma for your sciatic nerve pain, call us. We are currently offering free initial consultations for all new patients.