If a person has pain that travels down the back of one leg, he may be suffering from sciatica. Here are a few other symptoms to look for:
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Sciatica is due to irritation or an injury to some part of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the largest of the human body. It runs from the lower back through the buttock and branches off into each leg. There are five spinal nerve roots that come off of the sciatic nerve in the lower spine. When sciatica happens. either the spinal nerve roots or the sciatic nerve itself has been irritated by something pressing against it or cramping it. Sciatica is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. What could these be?
If a person suspects that he may be suffering from sciatica, a good place to start is to make an appointment to see an upper cervical chiropractor. That may sound a little strange since the pain is in the lower back. Why would examining the upper neck help?
Often the root cause of sciatica and other health related issues begin at the top of the spine. If a misalignment is found in one of the top two bones of the neck, it can wreak havoc on the entire body. This is because the brainstem runs through this area. A misalignment can cause pressure on the brainstem and can hinder communication to and from the body and brain. A misalignment of only ¼ of a millimeter can cause the spine to compensate, and this can irritate the sciatic nerve
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