Top 5 Most Common Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain is a very common condition that leaves millions of Americans in pain every year. Shooting pain from the lower back down to the feet, neuropathy, and weakness are all signs that you might have sciatica. If you're looking for a diagnosis and treatment for sciatic nerve pain in the Ellsworth or Bangor, ME, Back In Balance Wellness Center can get you back on your feet. We have put together some information on warning signs related to sciatica.
1 - Shooting back and leg pain
The sciatic nerve may fire off bursts of pain that radiate through the lower back and down the legs sometimes even reaching the feet. This pain is sudden and extremely sharp, like a lightning bolt.
2 - Burning sensation in your hips and legs
Another symptom of a nerve problem, a burning sensation can radiate and persist for hours or days. It can be deep in the tissue but also on the surface, feeling like your skin is right next to a heat source. This sensation is often limited to just the right side of the body, but it can occur on both or even just the left side.
3 - Reduced mobility or weakness
Many people who are experiencing back pain of any kind deal with reduced mobility but sciatica can have you bent over in pain. Additionally, sciatica can make your leg muscles weak, making it harder to move around.
4 - Numbness and pain in the feet
Some foot discomfort is common with sciatica, though in some cases, the only manifestation is a sudden numbness or sharp pain in the feet.
5 - Pain increases when stretching the affected leg or sitting
Anything that puts extra pressure on the sciatic nerve will make the pain, tingling, and numbness worse.
Finding “A Chiropractor Near Me”
If any of these symptoms sound too familiar, it’s time to schedule an appointment to address your sciatica. Call Back In Balance Wellness Center today to receive a diagnosis and treatment for your sciatic nerve pain. Call our Bangor office at (207) 947-8077 or our Ellsworth office at (207) 667-4678.
