So what is sciatica?
Sciatica is not really a diagnosis but a description of a symptom.
Essentially it is an irritation to the sciatic nerve and the sciatic nerve originates from five different levels in the back, it travels down to form a big thick bundle on both sides of the buttocks and supplies everything of the thigh, leg and the feet. This is going to include sensation as well as muscle strength. Common symptoms of sciatica can include things such as pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles, and weakness to the muscles. Essentially it's going to be a loss of function to wherever the NERVE is going. As soon as we've found out exactly what is irritating the nerve, we can then tailor the treatment accordingly to decrease the symptoms.
Presented by our Aylesbury Chiropractor Dr. Steven Hulme (Doctor Of Chiropractic) on behalf of Corrective Chiropractic & Corrective Clinics