Sciatica may be the result of cumulative traumas, a sharp movement, strenuous lifting, or a jolt from a violent coughing or sneezing fit. The pain is felt in the buttocks, frequently reaching down the leg to the sole of the foot. It may appear gradually or suddenly, and though the pain eventually disappears, future flareups are common.

Since ninety percent of sciatic cases are caused by compression of the roots of the sciatic nerve between the interverbral disk and ligaments due to dislocation, chiropractic treatment is very effectivel. Chiropractic eradicates the cause and the pain at the same time, safely and naturally, eliminating the need for medication or surgery.

Signals to watch for: (3 or more, see the chiropractor)

• Ever feel pain in the lower back spreading toward the lower leg?
• Were you trying to lift a heavy object before the pain occured?
• Felt pain in the back or leg while sneeezing or coughing.
• Pain in the low back when you turn over in bed.
• Landed on your buttocks while falling recently.
• Experienced lower back pain recently.
• Is the pain most intense when standing?
• Does the pain subside somewhat when you lie down?
• Prickling, pins and needles, numbness, or shooting pain in your leg.
• Feel the need to shift weight to the pain-free leg when walking.