Sciatica

Sciatica or Sciatic nerve pain is a common condition affecting millions of patients. The patient suffering from sciatic pain typically experiences pain, numbness, and tingling in the buttocks and down the back of their thigh and as far down the back of the lower leg and into the heel, foot, and toes. The patient usually experiences these symptoms slowly and they often come from degenerative changes, although the problem could be a result from bulging or herniated discs from an injury. Ultimately, sciatica is the result of compression on the sciatic nerve itself, or from compression on an area of nerve bundle (called the lumbar plexus) which branches into the sciatic nerve.

A thorough history and examination to determine the cause and area of compression is essential in focusing the treatment of patients suffering from sciatic nerve pain or sciatica. Treatment and care of this ailment should be from a conservative approach and specific to the cause of the nerve compression. At Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco, we take sciatica and sciatic nerve treatment and care seriously and strive to produce results that bring you back to the quality of life that you deserve. If you are experiencing low back thigh, or leg pain, tingling, or numbness, call (415) 82-GREEN today to schedule your appointment.