{"id":941,"date":"2023-11-02T22:15:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=941"},"modified":"2023-11-02T22:15:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:15:55","slug":"shooting-pain-down-the-leg-sciatica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/shooting-pain-down-the-leg-sciatica\/","title":{"rendered":"Shooting Pain Down the Leg? Sciatica!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Suffering from that usual shooting pain down the leg? Find out in this blog the reasons of why it can occur and why it is a common back problem<\/a> in today’s society!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Sciatic Pain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sciatic pain<\/a> also known as sciatica is an issue that causes compression of the sciatic nerve. This can be caused by many different joints, muscles and tendons in the body. Because of its origin and dense musculature surrounding, makes it susceptible to pinching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Sciatica A Common Issue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sciatica is a common issue in this generation due to the amount of sitting and slouching at desks<\/a>. Not only do people work from home but the issue with this is people seating arrangements. Ergonomic seating<\/a> is a big issue and is a necessity to improve worker satisfaction and longevity in any business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Sciatica Occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sciatic pain<\/a> can be caused by many different things. This can involve muscles such as the piriformis which is located in the buttock region. It can also be caused by compression of the spinal nerves in the lower lumbar spine or pelvic joint. Each of these problems can be exacerbated with previous injuries which have caused spinal trauma such as disc bulges<\/a> or fractures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Chiropractors Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chiropractors examine the area that is pressuring the nerve. Being experts in both joints and muscles allows chiropractors to pin point the underlying issue and improve the symptoms from the get go. Chiropractors may use spinal adjustments<\/a> or soft tissue therapy<\/a> depending on the severity of the sciatic pain. Low force techniques such as activator methods and pelvic blocking may be used on patients with moderate-severe inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are someone currently suffering with Sciatic pain or just a general back pain<\/a> our team of chiropractors can help get you back on track! We also offer Remedial Massage<\/a> which may be of benefit if tight muscles<\/a> are a cause of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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