The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body which is why it can leave your body in a whole lot of pain. When you feel pain in your buttocks or running down your legs and lower back, it is more than likely radiating from your sciatic nerve. Ouch! What is causing the pain? The pain is not the only symptom that shows up. You might have felt numbness, weakness or tingling around the sciatic nerve. The nerve that is very long and wide and when irritated causes sciatica ner

Herniated discs are common injuries during baseball and softball season. Through constant pressure, the disc becomes misshaped and torn. It is sometimes called a slipped disc or a ruptured disc. When a herniated disc occurs, it can irritate the nerves making the body come numb and weak in certain areas. Baseball and softball players can easily get a herniated disc because of the forceful rotation of the spine required for the sport. Between playing the game and training for i

Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is the number one ranked cause of disability, affecting 31 million Americans. Lower back pain causes depression and anxiety and creates financial and emotional burdens. Solving lower back pain is more likely by understanding basic human movement and posture. The body tends to weaken at its midpoint, which happens to be the lower back. In addition, sitting all day causes your postural muscles to become inactive. When you stand up, your stability

Sciatica is something I see regularly. Sciatica can be managed with conservative treatment which will help the body correct the problem. In addition, conservative therapies and chiropractic will help manage the pain until the situation improves. What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve brings messages that originate in the brain down the spinal cord and into the legs. Pain from sciatica radiates from the lower back down the leg, often reaching the ankle and foot. Sometimes, a hern

Sciatica pain is often so debilitating condition that forces people to miss work and cause difficulties activities of daily living. People with sciatica tend to have the highest level of disability (1). In fact, patients with sciatica are disabled for an average of 72 days according to Norwegian public-health records. A recent study has shown new hope for sciatica patients: chiropractic care can speed the recovery from sciatica flare ups and allow patients to return to work

It Feels Better When I Rest Most often, positions that relieve pressure on your lower back tend to feel the best. These positions include reclining, lying down and using a pillow under your knees while your sleep. It Hurts More When I Sit The discs in the lower back receive 3 times the pressure when sitting versus standing. Try working at a standing desk to see if it makes a difference for you. It Hurts More When I'm Active Golfing, gardening and other activities that require

Studies show that 80% of us will have low back pain at some point in our lives. IGNORING IT: “I was hoping it would go away,” is a common thought. Low Back Pain may decrease over time, but sometimes it doesn't. Getting a chiropractic adjustment can stop the progression, before it becomes disabling. When you feel that twinge in your back, it’s time for treatment right away. Getting Too Much Bed Rest Here are some guidelines: - You should not rest in bed for longer than 24-48 h