What Causes Sciatic Pain?
Sciatica is not a condition itself, but a combination of symptoms that occur when there is damage, irritation, or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in your body, traveling from your lower back down each leg. At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we have a team of experienced professionals with extensive education in sciatic pain treatment in Beverly Hills, CA.
How Does the Sciatic Nerve Become Damaged?
There are many conditions, illnesses, and injuries that can affect the sciatic nerve. Any nerve damage or irritation can cause problems with your mobility, sensation, perception, range of motion, and function, specifically in your lower back, leg, and foot. The most common causes of sciatic pain are:
- Trauma or injury
- Age-related disc degeneration
- Bone spurs or cysts
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Disc herniation or bulging discs
- Compression of the sciatic nerve
- Pinched sciatic nerve
- Piriformis syndrome
- Spondylolisthesis
What Are the Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Injury?
The main symptom of a sciatic nerve injury is acute or chronic lower back pain. You may also experience:
- A burning, itching pain in the lower back that radiates down one leg
- Numbness or tingling in the lower back, hip, leg, or foot
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Back pain that increases when you sit or stand up or sit or lie down
Can You Prevent Sciatic Pain?
You can reduce your risk of sciatic pain by not living a sedentary lifestyle. Regular exercise, stretching, and physical activity can strengthen the muscles that support the spine and make them more limber and flexible. This can reduce your risk of sciatic nerve compression or injury. You can also stretch and warm up properly before exercising, and take breaks and stretch every hour if you have a desk job or a job that requires you to sit down all day.
What Is the Best Treatment for Sciatic Pain?
The best treatments for sciatic pain are ones that address the underlying cause of your sciatica. Our team will design a personalized therapeutic plan that combines multiple treatment options to offer fast relief and your best chance of recovery. We may recommend chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, chiropractic massage, acupuncture, cupping, laser therapy, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification.
Personalized Sciatica Treatment in Beverly Hills, CA
Don’t suffer through another day of sciatic pain. At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, our team will identify the underlying cause of your sciatica symptoms and design a highly individualized sciatica treatment plan. We can address your symptoms, reduce the risk of recurrence, and help you get back to living your normal life, pain-free. Request your appointment today.
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