Sciatica

Each of the two sciatic nerves is formed by four or five nerves branching off each side of the spinal cord and running down each leg. Sciatica is a severe pain in the leg caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.

One of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the soft, pulpy discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain shooting down either or both legs.

Sciatica, like other health problems that can be traced to the spine, often respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through Chiropractic care.