Noted New York City Chiropractor Explains Sciatica And Lower Back Pain Healing Technique
Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve, a nerve that extends from the lower spine, all the way down the leg. It can result in a extreme pain that radiates at different points along the nerve, from the lower buttocks, down to the feet. Sciatica is not a condition, but a symptom which can be caused by many conditions. The most characteristic sciatica symptoms involve pain that starts in the base of the spine and radiates down one, or both, of the legs. Sciatica is the result of a collection of symptoms brought about by diverse problems in the spine. If you have herniated a disc, for example, the gel-like fluid that escapes from the tough outer fibers of the disc may put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain and other symptoms.