The sciatic nerve is the longest in the human body. Sciatica is a painful condition that originates on one side or the other of the lower (lumbar) spine. It's caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. While a variety of conditions can contribute to sciatic nerve pain, it is most often caused by a displaced or herniated lumbar disc. At Rosales Chiropractic, we have years of experience providing residents of San Antonio, TX with chiropractic treatment for sciatica. Chiropractic care is an appealing option for sciatic nerve pain relief because it does not involve prescription medication or invasive surgery.

Common Symptoms of Sciatica

While there are many symptoms associated with sciatica, the five most common are:

• Pain and Discomfort: The most common symptom of sciatica is that travels across the back into one side of the buttocks and down one leg. Sometimes, one part of that leg will be painful while another part is numb.
• Unilateral Symptoms: Bilateral symptoms of sciatica are rare. Most sufferers complain of pain and discomfort only on one side of the body.
• One-Sided Weakness: Patients often suffer a feeling of weakness in the affected leg and foot. It's often described as a pins and needles sensation of weakness.
• Positional Issues: Different sciatica sufferers might feel increased pain while sitting or standing. Others might hurt when laying in different positions. Each person who suffers from sciatica has their comfortable positions and painful positions.
• Pain that Increases with Movement: Moving from sitting to standing, bending, twisting, or walking can all increase the symptoms of sciatica.

Chiropractic Treatment of Sciatic Nerve Pain

After being diagnosed with sciatica, our chiropractor's objective will be to reduce pressure on your sciatic nerve. Chiropractic care will reduce pain in your lower back and hips while also restoring your range of motion. By relieving pressure on your sciatic nerve through chiropractic adjustments, your symptoms should dissipate. Our chiropractor will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine the root cause of your sciatic nerve pain. After the source of your pain has been determined, we will create a chiropractic care plan tailored to your needs. Chiropractic adjustments performed will vary depending on the cause and severity of your sciatic nerve pain.

Sciatica Treatment in San Antonio, TX

If you are looking for sciatic nerve pain treatment in San Antonio, TX, the chiropractic professionals at Rosales Chiropractic Clinic are ready to assist you. For more information on chiropractic treatment for sciatica or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, call us at (210) 674-2700.