For many people, sciatica is the obvious conclusion when they're suffering from a certain type of pain. However, issues with your sciatic nerve can result in other symptoms. If you experience several of these common symptoms, consider contacting Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Imperial, MO, for diagnosis and treatment options.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

The most common symptom of sciatica is sciatic nerve pain. The pain is typically a shooting pain that starts from your lower spine and travels through your hips to your buttocks and down your leg. Many people experience sciatic pain only on one side. Some people experience a dull ache. You can also have jolts of pain and pain that occurs when you cough or sneeze.

Numbness

Aside from pain, numbness in your leg is also a symptom of sciatic pain. This is especially true when sciatica is due to a herniated disc or bone spur that's compressing the sciatic nerve. You can have pain in one leg and numbness in the other.

Inflammation

Swelling and inflammation can also occur with sciatica. You may be able to treat this with over-the-counter medication. This inflammation can contribute to the pain you are experiencing.

Tingling

Tingling in the affected foot is not uncommon with sciatica. Numbness and tingling can feel like pins and needles. However, this doesn't just go away the way a "sleeping" limb wakes up.

Muscle Weakness

Finally, some people have muscle weakness as a result of sciatica. This can make walking and other exercises difficult. This is often combined with other symptoms.

Although some of these symptoms can go away on their own, you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible if you experience sudden sharp pain or pain that lasts longer than a week, issues controlling your bladder, or your pain begins after an extreme injury.

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Contact Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Imperial, MO, today at (636) 464-5900 to schedule an appointment or discuss treatment options for sciatic nerve pain.