The doctors at Atlantic Coast Physical Medicine provide expert treatments for sciatica. Rather than opt for many prescriptions, they’re committed to finding the most holistic, noninvasive solution to sciatic pain. One treatment option is the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique, a non-surgical spinal adjustment that contributes to the restoration of joint and muscle motion. The [...]
If you’re suffering from sciatica, you’ll inevitably exhibit the following symptoms: Numbness along the nerve in the leg Tingling feet and toes Severe or shooting pain in leg
The leading causes of sciatica include: A sports injury Herniated disc Narrow canals in the spine Narrowing of canals in the spine Stress fracture A herniated disc is the most common cause of sciatica. When the disc bulges or ruptures, its walls weaken and can compress nerves more easily, leading to severe pain and [...]
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated due to a compressed nerve in the lower spine. When that happens, you’ll feel shooting pain from the lower back to just below the knee. The sciatic nerve travels across most of the body and is responsible for sensation. There are two kinds of sciatica: Acute [...]
