Sciatica Relief with Laser Therapy

Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back into the buttocks and down the back of one or both legs. It is caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerves, one of the largest nerves of the body. It usually begins as an acute pain in the lower back and then radiates down the back of either or both legs. There are 5 pairs of nerves that exit the spine in the lower back.  Not everyone with Sciatica has back pain and sciatica pain is not always from the back!

 

These nerves make up what we know as the sciatic nerves. If the vertebrae or bones in the lower back are misaligned or out of place, or the disc between the vertebrae are swollen, bulged or herniated, the result is pressure on those nearby nerves. This can cause tremendous pain, and normal daily activities become almost impossible.

 

Sometimes the sciatic nerve gets trapped by the muscles in the buttock that control hip motion.  This is called Piriformis Syndrome.  Symptoms are similar, and many times identical, although the site of nerve injury is completely different than traditional Sciatica.  

The key to properly treating Sciatica pain is to first identify the source of the nerve injury!

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If you're suffering from Sciatica pain and would like to see if Laser Therapy can help you, please click the link below and schedule a Free Screening!

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