Sciatic and Leg Pain:

People that have experienced sciatic or leg pain will testify that it is one of the most excruciating pains that you could ever experience. Occasionally pain is felt in the front or the side of the legs, in the hips, or down the back of the legs. The pain is experienced as a paresthesia ( pins and needles), burning, tingling, and sharp shooting pains that are felt in one or both legs.  Sleeping, sitting, walking, bending, turning, or standing may be difficult or near impossible while experiencing this pain.

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body.  It is largest as it exits the lower spine and gradually decreases its size as it passes down both the legs into the feet.  Sciatic and leg pain most often start with a long period of intermittent mild low back pain.  Not all pain is sciatica, but most all sciatic cases involves leg pain. 

Sciatic and leg pain are usually caused by the pinching of one or more of the spinal nerve roots between the vertebra in the low back.  Sometimes a so-called herniated or "slipped" disc where the nerve root emerges in the low back may protrude or press upon the nerve, therefore causing sciatic or leg pain. However, pinching of this nerve is by far the most frequent cause.

Chiropractors are specialists in detecting and correcting spinal misalignments that cause pain in the low back and down the legs. Correcting these misalignments with specific chiropractic manipulation can and will restore a more normal position and motion of the affected spinal bones. The success of this approach has been documented in numerous research projects and have helped many patients enjoy a drug free and surgical free solution to this painful problem.

If you have any questions concerning Chiropractic care for Sciatica and Leg Pain, don't hesitate to call Dr. Skaggs today, at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC. 417-624-4242. Remember Chiropractic first, Drugs second, and Surgery is always the last resort.

Disclaimer:  No individuals, including those currently under our active care, should use the information and/or resources contained here within to self diagnose or self treat any health related condition(s).  Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions should only be performed by your doctor of chiropractic or other licensed health care professional