What is Sciatica in Simple Terms? 

The most used definition of Sciatica is "pain running down the back of the leg." Because sciatica is only a symptom, you should seek an experienced qualified health care professional to get a proper diagnosis. Then you can begin trying different treatments for your condition. 

What can cause Sciatic Pain?

There are a few frequent conditions for sciatic nerve pains: Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Piriformis Syndrome.   You will have to look a little further to figure out what was causing your pains in the first place. Disc’s don’t become herniated overnight, something caused that disc to become herniated. 

If you are looking for lasting relief you must treat the causes not just the symptoms. Most of the sciatica treatments you have seen or heard of fail to adress the true cause. In general sciatic pain can be attributed to muscle imbalances in the body. Muscle Imbalances can occur from lack of exercise, poor posture and poor flexibility.

Symptoms of Sciatica?

Sciatica symptoms are different from person to person. Common symptoms include burning or tingling sensations in the legs and buttock area. Sciatic pain usually can travel all the way down the legs to the toes. Many times sciatica patients experience pain in the low back and the legs. 

Most common treatments for Sciatica?

Typical treatments for sciatic pain include: Cortisone injections, hot packs, ultrasound, surgery, and therapeutic exercises, electrical stimulation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are common treatments for sciatic pain sufferers. 

Most Effective Sciatica treatments?

The answer to this question is different for every person. For some people holistic approaches like acupuncture delivers temporary relief from sciatic pain. Some people opt for heat therapy and or a combination of exercise, and stretches to get pain relief.  

One of the most effective treatments for sciatic pain involves a concept called Muscle Balance Therapy. Muscle balance therapy allows you to uncover the true causes of the original condition that is causing your pain.