Sciatica: The Cause of Your Leg Pain Is in Your Back

What You Feel in Your Leg Starts in Your Spine You feel pain, numbness, or tingling down your leg. You stretch your hamstring. You massage your calf. The sensation returns. This happens because you are treating the symptom, not the source of the problem. The source of your leg pain is not in your leg. […]
Spinal Decompression: A Non-Surgical Option for Sciatica

Sciatica describes pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve. This pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The pain originates in your lower back and travels through your hips and buttocks and down one leg. The sensation varies. Some people report a mild ache. Others experience a sharp, burning sensation or severe pain. […]