Sciatica Treatment in Prineville
That sharp, shooting pain running from your lower back down your leg isn’t something to just push through.
The Nerve Behind the Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the lower spine through the buttock and down the back of each leg. When it becomes irritated or compressed anywhere along that path, the result is the signature pain that shoots down the leg.
What’s Really Compressing the Nerve
Misalignment or restriction of the lower spine and pelvis is the most common cause, followed by a bulging or herniated lumbar disc pressing on the nerve roots, spinal degeneration narrowing the nerve’s exit, and piriformis syndrome, a deep buttock muscle clamping down on the nerve. Prolonged sitting aggravates nearly all of them, along with:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pelvic dysfunction
- Muscle compression
- Arthritis and spinal joint restriction
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor fix sciatica?
What if sitting makes it worse?
Stop Living Around Your Sciatica Pain
If shooting leg pain is keeping you off your feet or out of your favorite chair, don’t wait for it to burn itself out. Contact Hanes Chiropractic Wellness Center to find out exactly what’s compressing that nerve and get a plan to relieve it.
