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Symptoms include:
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Pain in the lower back
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Pain in the buttocks
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Pain down the back of the thigh or even down into the foot/heel
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Burning or tingling down the leg
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Increased symptoms with sitting, touching toes, or putting on pants
If you experience any or all of these symptoms then you could be suffering from what is commonly
referred to as Sciatica, a term used very often in the public and simply means that symptoms are
experienced somewhere along the distribution of the sciatic nerve which runs from the low back all
the way down into the leg.
Complaints include pain in the back, buttocks, thigh, and/or leg as well as possible burning or tingling
sensations into the foot. These symptoms can be caused by irritation of the nerve anywhere along its path.
Many people believe that the sciatic nerve is always compromised by a disc problem, but many times the
irritation of the nerve is located in the buttocks or thigh region. Scar tissue buildup or tight muscles
can impinge the sciatic nerve in these areas and cause all of the symptoms listed above.
How can Performance Chiropractic help?
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Active Release Technique (ART) to help minimize scar tissue, restore normal muscle function, and reduce
stress placed on the sciatic nerve
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Chiropractic adjustments to help maintain proper motion in the low back and hip joints
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Stretching and Exercises to keep the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve from placing too much pressure
on the nerve during sitting and movement
| TESTIMONIAL |
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It’s amazing, I have more flexibility and more strength in my back then when I was 20 and I haven’t
had any back problems for over two years now.
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| Drew Avery |
| 1997 EAS Body Transformation Champion |
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