Sciatica can make everyday activities difficult. Sitting at work, driving, bending, sleeping, or even walking may become uncomfortable when pain travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg.
At IllumINNATE Walk-In Family Chiropractic, we help patients throughout Fargo, West Fargo, Horace, and surrounding communities who are dealing with low-back pain and symptoms commonly associated with sciatica.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica describes pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve. The nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve begin in the lower back and travel through the buttock and down the leg.
Symptoms can include:
Sciatica commonly occurs when a nerve root in the lower back becomes irritated or compressed, sometimes because of a herniated disc or age-related changes in the spine.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including the spine, joints, muscles, and movement.
A chiropractor may evaluate:
Depending on the cause and severity of symptoms, chiropractic treatment may include spinal adjustments or mobilization, stretching, mobility exercises, and recommendations for staying appropriately active.
Spinal manipulation is one conservative treatment commonly used for low-back pain and may help improve spinal movement and decrease pain in appropriate patients.
Is Chiropractic Care Appropriate for Everyone With Sciatica?
No.
Sciatica is a symptom rather than one specific condition, so identifying the likely cause is important.
Some cases require additional medical evaluation or imaging.
Seek immediate medical attention if sciatic symptoms are accompanied by new bowel or bladder problems, significant leg weakness, or sudden severe neurological changes.
Sciatica Care in Fargo, West Fargo, and Horace
If pain traveling from your lower back into your leg is interfering with your daily routine, consider having it evaluated.
IllumINNATE Walk-In Family Chiropractic provides convenient chiropractic care for patients throughout Fargo, West Fargo, Horace, and nearby communities.