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Treating Sciatica PainSciatica, also called sciatic neuritis, is used to describe symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness and weakness that can radiate from the lower back all the way down to the foot. ![]() These symptoms result from the compression or irritation of one of 5 nerve roots in the spine (sacral nerves S1, S2, or S3 or lumbar nerves L4 or L5) that connect and form the 2 sciatic nerves, or pinching or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body, and originates in the lumbar spine. It then runs down through the buttock area and continues along the back of the leg and branches off to the tibial and common fibular (peroneal) nerves down to the foot. In most cases, when a sciatic nerve is compressed only one side is affected with pain, although the pain may alternate from one side to the other. Occasionally, the pain is felt on both sides of the lower back and legs. Although sciatica pain can be debilitating, most people who suffer from sciatica can find pain relief with non-surgical treatments such as cold compression and Deep Tissue Rehab. It is a condition that usually gets better with time and rest. Treating the cause of the nerve compression is important to prevent sciatica pain from returning. Causes of SciaticaSciatica symptoms are caused by the sciatica nerve being compressed. This compression can occur for a number of reasons in various locations and treatment will depend on the cause. ![]()
Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatica TreatmentCompression of the sciatic nerve can occur in various locations and the exact cause and location is not always known. Treating the symptoms can be helpful to manage the pain but treating the source of the compression will result in faster sciatica relief. We recommend that you see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and to determine the cause of the compression on the sciatic nerve. Many of our clients have found the Back-Hip T•Shellz Wrap® to be a powerful home treatment wrap when dealing with sciatica. To learn more about benefits from home treatments using the T•Shellz Wrap®, click here. | ![]() Hamstring Injury Facts: Hamstring Muscles cross both your hip and knee, and help extend (straighten) the hip or bend the knee. A Hamstring injury is an injury to one of the three different hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh. The three Hamstring muscles name are: Biceps Femoris, Semitendinousus, Semimembranosus muscles. Continually using your Hamstring muscles while injured will lead to a worse injury; and yes, it is difficult to avoid using the Hamstring. Most Hamstring injuries happen while playing sports, such as soccer or football. Once you have suffered one Hamstring injury, there is a very good chance you will suffer another Hamstring injury. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |