Causes of Sciatica
Your spinal cord acts like an electrical grid, sending impulses from your brain to the lower back. Individual nerves branch off and supply sensation as well as movement throughout the body.
This is what allows you to move and feel touch, heat or cold; however anything that interferes with this transmission can cause pain problems in different parts of your body depending on which nerve was affected by interference.
Sciatica Symptoms
This condition is known as “sciatica” because it impacts the sciatic nerve, which supplies your back and outside of your thigh. Symptoms vary in severity but may include a dull ache to constant sharp shooting pain that can be exacerbated by certain positions or movements.
Sciatica Treatment
To help you get free of this condition, we will treat the source of your nerve irritation.
It is important for you to follow your treatment plan closely and always to be sure to tell us immediately if you experience any progression of your leg pain, numbness or weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sciatica
Q. What are the most common symptoms of sciatica, and how do I know if I have it?
The hallmark symptom of sciatica is a sharp, shooting, or burning pain that radiates from your lower back or buttock down into your thigh, calf, and sometimes even your foot. Unlike standard back aches, sciatica usually affects only one side of your body and can feel like an intense electric shock when you cough, sneeze, or sit down. You might also experience localised numbness, a “pins and needles” tingling sensation, or muscle weakness in your leg or foot.
Q. Can a chiropractor help with sciatica, or do I just need to rest?
Yes, chiropractic care is highly effective for sciatica because it directly addresses the underlying structural issues rather than just temporarily masking the pain. While bed rest was once common advice, prolonged inactivity can cause the spinal joints and lower back muscles to stiffen further, worsening nerve irritation. Our experienced chiropractic team focuses on gently restoring precise movement to restricted spinal joints, reducing disc pressure, and relaxing tight deep muscles like the piriformis.
Q. Do you offer sciatica and spinal care for residents living outside central Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes, our Newcastle-under-Lyme clinic serves the wider Borough community. We provide specialised sciatic nerve and lower back relief across the entire region, regularly building targeted recovery plans for individuals coming from local areas including Silverdale, Clayton, and Keele who want to restore their mobility and live without chronic nerve discomfort.
Q. If I have a sudden, debilitating sciatica flare-up, is there an alternative location where I can be seen quickly?
Sciatica flare-ups can be incredibly severe, and we know you cannot afford to wait weeks for an open slot. If our Newcastle-under-Lyme practice is temporarily fully booked when you need urgent help, you can seamlessly secure an immediate appointment at our sister clinic, City Chiropractic Clinic, located just 2.5 miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. Both clinics are overseen by the exact same leadership team, guaranteeing that your chiropractic care meets our strict professional standards for fast, effective pain relief.
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