Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain

Dr. Lisa Rubis and her team at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation in Joliet, IL are skilled in treating Sciatica through chiropractic treatment. Sciatica is a pain that shoots along the bath of the sciatic nerve. This extends from your lower back, through your hips and buttock, and down each leg. It commonly affects one side of your body. This often occurs when there is pressure on your nerves due to several factors including a bone spur, herniated disk, or a narrowing of the spine. As a result, you may feel pain, numbness, and inflammation in your leg.

Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Pain

If you have Sciatic Nerve Pain, you may feel pain running from your lower back to your buttocks, and down your leg. The pain can range anywhere from extremely painful, to a mild pain, or a numb, burning or tingling sensation. It can also feel like a jolt or electric shock. Sitting for long periods of time can increase the level of pain. You may also feel more pain when you cough or sneeze. It is possible to experience both pain and numbness in different parts of the same leg.

Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic Nerve Pain can be caused by long periods of sitting, working in a job that requires long hours of standing, driving, and lifting heavy loads, lack of exercise, diabetes, age, and obesity. These are all risk factors to look out for.

Treating Sciatic Nerve Pain

Although it is possible to treat most cases without surgery in just a few weeks, sciatica can cause permanent nerve damage if it is not treated early. Schedule an appointment at our clinic in Joliet, to prevent it from getting worse.

Contact Us at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation for Long-Term TMJ Pain Relief

In addition to improving physical health, chiropractic treatment also enhances your overall quality of life. Rest assured that Dr. Lisa Rubis and her team at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation in Joliet, IL, will customize a treatment plan that properly treats your TMJ pain. Contact us today at 815-207-7463 for our quality chiropractic care.