• posted: Dec. 14, 2021

Your sciatic nerve runs from your lower back down through your legs. Any spinal-related issues can cause excessive pressure on the nerve, causing sciatica. Not sure if you have sciatica? Our team at Makefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Newtown has put together a list of the five most common symptoms of sciatica.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica causes sharp pain that can either be intermittent or chronic. People have described it as an electric, shooting, burning, or stabbing sensation. The pain is often worse in your leg than in your back, but it can be present in both your leg and back. Pain caused by sciatica often worsens with sudden movements, such as when you sneeze or cough. The pain may be intermittent or constant.

Numbness

Parts of your leg or your whole leg may go numb. This numbness, like the pain, may come and go.

Tingling

Another common symptom is a pins-and-needles sensation in the affected leg. This can feel similar to when your leg starts waking up after it has gone to sleep. The tingling may extend to your foot and all of your toes.

Weakness

The combination of pain, numbness, and tingling can make it hard to put any weight on your bad leg. It becomes too weak to stand up or walk without aid.

Symptoms Only on One Side of the Body

Sciatic nerve pain and other symptoms usually affect one side of the body.

Diagnosing Sciatica

Symptoms of sciatica are similar to many other conditions like neuropathy, piriformis syndrome, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. It’s important not to self-diagnose your symptoms because you won’t get the right treatment. Instead, let our chiropractor diagnose your symptoms, so you can quickly get on the road to wellness.

Visit Us for Natural Pain Relief in Newton, PA

There’s no need to suffer from sciatic nerve pain. If you live in the Newtown area, contact Makefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center by emailing [email protected] or calling (215) 860-9660 to make an appointment today.