Symmetry Chiropractic and Wellness Plainfield

 SymptomsThe most common symptom from sciatica is pain. Most people describe a deep, severe pain that starts low on one side of the back and then shoots down the buttock and the leg with certain movements.

• The pain is usually worse with both prolonged sitting and standing. Some people describe the worst pain when trying to stand from a low sitting position, such as standing up after sitting on a toilet seat.
• In most people, the pain is made worse by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or a hard bowel movement. Bending backward can also make the pain worse.
• You may also notice a weakness in your leg or foot, along with the pain. The weakness may become so bad you can't move your foot.

TreatmentThe chiropractic approach to treating sciatica is to find the source of nerve irritation and relieve the pressure that is causing the pain. By correcting the source of the problem, the body can heal naturally. Sciatica, like other health conditions that can be traced to the spine, often responds dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through chiropractic care.