Sciatica pain is one of the most common types of back pain people suffer from and it can range from an occasional pain to a chronic debilitating pain and everything between. Here at Back in Balance Clinic, we have helped many of our patients with our sciatica treatments in Toronto ON area, and we can do the same for you too!
What Causes Sciatica Pain?
This type of pain starts in the lower back and tailbone area and can radiate down one or both legs all the way to the feet in severe cases. The sciatic nerve is one of the largest branching nerves from the spinal cord and starts at the lower back and winds down both legs. The pain comes when this nerve is pinched, damaged, injured, or irritated. It is like kinking a water hose. The messages to and from the brain are messed up and pain is often the result, though numbness and weakness can also occur. Sciatica pain is often worsened by sitting or standing in a certain position, sleeping in a way that doesn’t support the spine, and by bending or lifting.
Ways to Treat Sciatica Pain
Traditional methods for treating this pain usually involved prescription pain killers and therapy to loosen muscles and put the nerves back in their proper place. Surgery is required in severe cases. These methods do correct the pain, but do not offer a safe and long-term solution to the underlying cause of the pain. This is why Back in Balance Clinic is committed to taking a more natural and holistic approach to treating this and all other types of back pain.
Contact Us Today to Learn More
Call us today to schedule your consultation appointment and let us show you what life without sciatica pain can be like!
