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1750 Tree Blvd. Ste 8, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Call 904-429-7750
1750 Tree Blvd. Ste 8, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Sciatica pain is commonly caused when the sciatic nerve or related nerve roots are irritated, pinched, inflamed, or compressed in the lower back. One of the most common causes is a herniated or bulging disc that places pressure on a nerve root in the lumbar spine.
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down the leg. When this nerve becomes irritated, symptoms may travel from the lower back into the buttock, hip, thigh, calf, or foot.
Sciatica pain can vary widely from person to person. Some people describe the pain as sharp, shooting, burning, electric, or stabbing. Others experience a dull ache, numbness, tingling, weakness, or a pins-and-needles sensation.
The pain may come and go, or it may be constant. Although the source of the irritation often begins in the lower back, the pain is commonly felt in one leg more than the other.
When you are in pain, getting the right treatment is important. At St. Augustine Spine Center, we focus on conservative care designed around your specific sciatic nerve symptoms, examination findings, health history, and treatment goals.
Care may include non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, core strengthening, laser therapy, and other non-invasive pain-relieving therapies. The goal is to address the source of sciatic nerve irritation so you can work toward better mobility, sleep, comfort, and daily function.
If sciatic nerve pain, lower back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness is interfering with sleep, work, walking, driving, or daily activity, call 904-429-7750 or request a consultation online.
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A few months ago I began experiencing severe back and sciatic nerve pain. I tried many different treatments and all were unsuccessful. I thought I was at a dead end, but then I heard about the St. Augustine Spine Center. Although I was skeptical at first, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, the spinal decompression and therapy sessions began working quickly. Thanks to Dr. Albrecht and Dr. Bailey, my treatment has been successful.
- John A. - St. Augustine, FL
I had back pain for 12 years. It progressively worsened and I was advised that spinal fusion was the only solution. Not being too keen to have surgery, I decided to go to the St. Augustine Spine Center. I was surprised to find a dramatic reduction in pain. The therapy was very gentle and never uncomfortable. I heartily recommend that anyone with neck or back pain go to see Drs. Tyler Albrecht and Erin Bailey.
- Pat J. - St. Augustine, FL
Pressure from a damaged disc can cause the gel-like center of a disc to bulge or herniate through a weakness in its outer wall. When this occurs in the lower back, it can irritate or compress nerves related to sciatica.
Degenerative disc disease involves wear and tear of the discs between the bones of the spine. Disc height loss and irritation can reduce space near nerve roots and may contribute to sciatic nerve pain.
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve passageways. This reduced space can place pressure on nerves and may contribute to symptoms that travel into the leg.
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