Understanding Pinched Nerves

A pinched nerve in your back can cause severe pain radiating from your lower back down one leg. This pain often travels from the buttock to the back of the thigh and even into the calf and foot.

The onset of pain from a pinched nerve may be abrupt or gradual, characterized by sharp, shooting pain resembling an electrical shock. Movement of the affected area—whether the leg, back, or other parts of the body—tends to intensify the pain.

Pain can be distributed uniformly along the leg, but certain spots may feel more intense. Numbness or tingling sensations often accompany this pain, typically affecting the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the back of both legs.

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Causes of a Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve occurs when pressure or irritation affects the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve. Common causes include:

  • Ruptured or herniated intervertebral discs
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Pregnancy
  • Trauma
  • Spinal infections or tumors (rare)

The sciatic nerve begins in the sacral plexus, a network of nerves in the lower back, and enables movement and sensation in the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, foot, and toes. When compressed or “pinched,” the nerve can cause pain and other symptoms along its pathways, spreading to other areas of the body.

Treatment for Pinched Nerves

If you’re experiencing recurrent lower back pain caused by a pinched nerve, gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression treatment can be an effective solution.

Our spinal disc doctors specialize in relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve and associated nerve roots, helping to alleviate pain and other symptoms. This treatment is natural, non-invasive, and can provide lasting relief.

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Don’t let pinched nerve pain disrupt your life. Schedule a free consultation with our medical professionals to explore how gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression treatment can help.

Our team will assess your condition and determine if this treatment is the right solution for relieving your pain and restoring your quality of life. Contact us today to start your journey to pain-free living.

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