Sciatica

Sciatica (also known as lumbar radiculopathy) is a medical condition that affects your sciatic nerve. This large nerve runs from your lower back to your hips, buttocks, and on either side of your legs. The sciatic nerve runs all the way down to the soles of your feet. When the nerve is damaged or compressed, you feel a stabbing, shooting, or burning pain— as well as tingling, numbness, and weakness— anywhere in your lower back and hip region to the backs of your legs down to your feet and toes.

Causes range from normal wear and tear through the aging process to injuries, genetics and lifestyle factors. Overweight individuals, smokers, and those with a poor diet are more likely to incur a bulging disc, but this issue can happen to anyone at any age under the right circumstances.

We can consider treatments like targeted therapies (including trigger point treatments, nerve blocks, facet joint treatments, and myofascial release techniques). Let us create a tailored therapy plan for you.