The sciatic nerve is the largest in your body, and when irritated, it can cause the entire lower half of your body to ache. No matter how you sit, stand, or lay down, you may not get comfortable enough to stop the pain. Our chiropractors at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation in Thibodaux know what you need to get immediate relief from the pain and prevent it from returning.

5 Signs of Sciatica

Your sciatic nerve starts as one nerve in your lower back and separates into two nerves, each of which runs down through your buttocks and down your leg to your knee. Sciatica usually only affects one leg, but in some cases, it can affect both sides. What causes it? Some of the reasons you might suffer from sciatica are a herniated disk, overgrown bone, a tumor, or a pelvic injury.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you may have sciatica:

1. Burning pain running from your lower back down your legs
2. Numbness or tingling in your leg or foot
3. A combination of pain and numbness in your leg
4. Dull ache in your back, hip, or leg
5. Catching your foot on the ground when walking

Risk factors for sciatica include age, being overweight, diabetes, and your occupation. If you work a job that requires you to carry heavy objects, twist your back frequently, or sit at a desk all day, you are more susceptible to sciatica.

Contact Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation

Are you looking for a chiropractor near you? We have a wide variety of techniques to bring you relief from sciatica, including spinal decompression, massage therapy, corrective exercises, dry needling, and nutritional counseling. When you need immediate pain relief, Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation can offer you chiropractic relief that helps. Our chiropractors are trained to assess and diagnose a treatment plan that fits your schedule.