of Sciatica
(sciatic pain)

Presentation

Pain generally felt in the buttock, extending to the foot. Sciatic nerve damage can also cause pain in the lower back. This pain is often perceived as a pinching or burning sensation in the buttock, with a tingling or numbing sensation in the thigh, leg or foot. This pain is often confused with sacroiliac syndrome (which also causes pain in the buttock, but whose referred pain does not extend beyond the knee) or with myofascial syndrome of the gluteal muscles (also causing pain in the buttock, but whose referred pattern does not follow the course of the nerve).

Causes

• Physical stress.
• Prolonged bad posture.
• Wrong movement.
• Repeated trauma.
• Cervical disc herniation (compressing the sciatic nerve root).
• Piriformis syndrome (muscle compressing the sciatic nerve).
• Focal nerve compression ("nerve entrapment").

Treatment

• Ice, rest and complementary therapies, including neurocryotherapy and kinesiotherapy, are always used to reduce intense pain.
• Spinal manipulation restores mobility to the joint and relieves tension on the nerve root.
• Soft tissue work (Active Release Techniques and Graston).
• Nerve gliding technique.
• Stretching of the muscles involved.
• Strengthening of the involved muscles with or without ultrasound.
• Postural correction and adaptation of lifestyle habits.

What can chiropractic do?

The appropriate treatment of any condition must involve the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat sciatica.
They will perform a complete review of your health history, as well as a physical examination. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, exercises, corrections when necessary, and a physical examination. your postureThe goal is to correct or improve vertebral alignment and mobility. The aim is to correct or improve the alignment and mobility of the vertebrae, enabling the body to heal itself and relieve itself of nerve irritations.

Prognosis

• Varies greatly depending on the cause of the problem.
• It will also be influenced by the duration of the condition prior to the first consultation, the number of previous episodes and the intensity of the problem.
• Although some patients experience improvements following the first treatment, the condition may take 4 to 12 weeks to resolve.