Sciatica Treatment Specialist in Houston TX

Leg pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling are all symptoms of sciatica. It occurs when the sciatic nerve is injured or compressed. An underlying medical condition may cause sciatica. In itself, it does not represent a medical condition.

There is a wide range of pain associated with sciatica. In some cases, it feels like a mild tingling, dull ache, or burning sensation. There are some cases where the pain is so severe that it renders a person immobile.

It is most common for the pain to occur on one side. It is not uncommon for people to experience sharp pain in one part of the leg or hip while experiencing numbness in other parts. It may also feel like numbness or pain on the bottom of the foot or on the back of the calf. There may be a feeling of weakness in the affected leg. When you walk, your foot can get caught on the ground.

In sciatica, you may experience localized lower back pain, as well as radicular pain throughout your lower body, most commonly felt in your buttocks, on your thighs and calves. There are several ways sciatic nerve pain can feel, including sharp, hot, or like an electric shock. Numbness or tingling can also be experienced. These flare ups can be caused by a variety of lifestyle factors or aggravations of underlying conditions.
 
If the body posture isn’t ideal, prolonged sitting can aggravate the condition and trigger flare-ups.
 
An uneven force can compress, irritate, pinch, inflame, or damage the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain and discomfort at its root and along its pathway.
 
At some point, everyone will experience lower back pain. The lower back carries the weight of the trunk and spinal columns above as well as feels the effects of lifting, turning, twisting, and bending motions. Sciatic nerve pain can range from mild and intermittent to chronic and debilitating, and is considered the most potentially debilitating form of back pain. Flare-ups are caused by the underlying cause of the condition, which is why treating the condition as a whole is more important than treating pain as a symptom.

With proper self-care practices and time, sciatica pain can sometimes subside on its own. To ensure that your sciatica is treated correctly, you should visit a healthcare professional for the best results. Individuals seeking relief from sciatica can choose from a variety of treatment options at InovoSpine. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, surgery, and non-surgical injections may also be recommended by our doctors along with proper self-care practices.

The sciatic nerve is responsible for causing the pain associated with sciatica. Legs are connected to the lower back by the sciatic nerve that runs through the hips and buttocks.
 
In most cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated disk or a bone overgrowth pressing on the nerve. Legs affected by this condition experience inflammation, pain, and numbness.
 
Even though sciatica can cause severe pain, most cases resolve with treatment in a few weeks. Every person requires a different type of treatment when it comes to sciatica. It is common for acute low back pain and sciatica to respond well to self-care treatments. Following these steps will help you manage acute low back pain after consulting with your healthcare provider.
 
Your healthcare provider or emergency room should be contacted if you are experiencing neurological symptoms due to pain or sciatica, such as leg weakness or difficulty urinating or bowel control. Symptoms such as these may indicate a serious problem that requires immediate medical attention. Surgery might be needed in those with severe sciatica and leg weakness or changes in their bowels or bladders.
 
Sciatic treatment is available at InovoSpine. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are located at 1140 Business Center Dr, Suite 110, Houston TX 77043. We serve patients from Houston TX, Hedwig Village TX, Meadows Place TX, Missouri City TX, Hunters Creek Village TX, Spring Valley Village TX, and surrounding areas.