Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your hips to your feet, becomes inflamed & irritated & causes a stabbing or shooting pain. We normally treat patients who feel this in their back, bottom & back of leg.
What treatments we typically prescribe?
Acupuncture or electro-acupuncture are typically what we use to treat the above conditions
About your Condition
Sciatica normally occurs because the sciatic nerve becomes trapped or has compression placed upon it, typically by the spine.
Symptoms
- Our patients have reported feelings of stabbing, burning and shooting pains, normally in the bottom, lower back, back of the legs, and/or feet.
- Sometimes they have also experienced tingling, numbness and weakness in those areas.
Results
2-3 treatments