Sciatica is a type of back and leg pain that occurs when your sciatic nerve is compressed. This compression can be caused by a herniated or slipped disc, obesity, poor posture, injury, a nerve disorder, an abscess, or a tumor. Sciatica is a fairly common condition, with nearly half of Americans experiencing it in their lifetime. While medication may provide temporary relief, it does not address the root cause of the pain.

At Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville in Yorkville, IL, our chiropractors will diagnose your back pain, consider the various factors in your life that may be contributing to sciatica, and prescribe a comprehensive back pain treatment plan.

Chiropractic Care for Sciatica

Here are five common symptoms of sciatica. You may experience one, several, or all of the following:

1. Lower Back Pain: Since the sciatic nerve is located in the lower back and branches down each leg, pain is often centered in this region.

2. Buttocks or Leg Pain: Sciatica can cause pain in one or both legs, starting in the lower back, traveling through the buttocks, and continuing down the leg.

3. Tingling and Burning in Legs: Because the pain is nerve-related rather than muscle-related, you may experience tingling or a burning sensation in your lower back that extends down your legs.

4. Constant Pain in Hips or Buttocks: Whether you are sitting, standing, or lying down, sciatica-related pain in the hips or buttocks can persist without relief.

5. Weakness and Numbness in Legs: The compression of the sciatic nerve may result in feelings of weakness or numbness in your legs.

What We Do

After a thorough exam, which includes a discussion of your lifestyle and work habits, your chiropractor will develop a customized back pain relief plan. This plan may include treatments such as chiropractic adjustments, which are gentle realignments of your spine designed to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic adjustments are often used in combination with massage therapy to release muscle tension and improve circulation, helping to promote healing.

Contact Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville

At Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville, chiropractors near you are committed to your spinal health and overall wellness. Our trained and certified chiropractors provide pain-relieving chiropractic techniques and can also offer diet, nutritional guidance, and exercise recommendations to support your recovery and long-term health.