Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs throughout your whole torso and into your legs. When a patient is suffering from Sciatica, they’re really experiencing sciatic pain. That’s why sciatica is more of a symptom than an actual diagnosis. It’s the result of a nerve being aggravated or pinched in some way. Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Center, located in Florence, SC, provides sciatica treatment for patients.

 

Common symptoms of sciatic pain are lower back pain, problems controlling the lower extremities, tingling and loss of sensation in the legs and feet, and a burning sensation running down through the back and legs. It is often caused by spinal misalignment, spinal stenosis, and bulging or herniated discs.

 

Diagnosing sciatica can be difficult. The pain comes and goes sporadically, making it hard to treat. Locating the cause of the pain is the only way to relieve the symptoms. Your Florence chiropractor will perform a spinal evaluation. He can pinpoint where exactly the problem is.

 

Whether it's caused by a disc injury or a spinal problem, a chiropractic adjustment is the recommended treatment. Dr. Huggins Jr. restores your disc alignment and spinal function. Manual therapy is another treatment route, relieving muscles that are pinching the nerves.

 

Schedule an appointment at Carolina Chiropractic Center if your suffering from sciatic pain. If other treatments aren’t working, it’s time to visit our Florence, SC, office. To schedule your appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr., visit our website or call 843-665-9192.