
Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that travels from the lower back down both of the legs and into the feet. Sciatica begins in the low back. The nerve roots in the lower spine come together and turn into the sciatic nerve. Sciatica happens when these nerves get pinched/compressed. This usually occurs from a herniated disc or when the spinal canal narrows called stenosis.Symptoms
Typically, sciatica causes:- Pain in the leg/s
- Shooting pain that goes down from the low back, through the leg, calf and sometimes into the foot
- Electrical pain running/shooting down the leg
- Burning pain
- Pain from slight movement
- Numbness
- Weakness

Nerve Treatment
Sciatica can be treated non-surgically with:- Chiropractic
- Physical therapy
- 24 to 48 hours of rest
- Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
- Muscle spasms can be treated with heat or ice

Sciatica, Pain, Symptoms, and Causes