Symptoms of Sciatica

Some of you might have experienced pain in your lower back, even pain going down your leg. You may wounder what is causing this pain and is it something you need to be concerned about. Seeking help from your friendly chiropractor could help answer many questions and get you relief. We will list the most common symptoms so you will have a better idea how to identify sciatica and when to get checked out.

Radiating Pain

The most common first sign of sciatica is the pain moving from your low back down to your legs. Sometimes its only down one leg. You can have different sensations that will be listed below.

Numbness

Sometimes the radiating pain down the legs can happen after an accident or injury. With the pain you experience down the leg you can feel numbness which can move around. If you allow the numbness to continue for a long period of time it can turn into muscle weakness and loss of strength in your legs.

Tingling

Another sensation with sciatica is Tingling that radiate down your lower back and legs. The tingling can be constant and not change a lot with different positions you try. Tingling usually feels like when your hand or foot falls asleep and the feeling you get when it tries to wake up.

When to Talk to your Chiropractor

Dr. Boardman will exam you and can help determine what the underlying problem may be.  Weather a pinched nerve, disc problem or is it coming from something else. By explaining your symptoms of sciatica you will help Dr. Boardman identify the problem and start an appropriate treatment solution.