Spinalworx Chiropractic & Medical Center

Dr. Jill Westfall, Chiropractor, Miramar, Florida

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16213 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
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Home » Common Conditions Treated by Chiropractic » Sciatica

Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve branches into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs. The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve.

What causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is actually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Piriformis syndrome is another common cause of sciatica. The piriformis is a muscle that lies directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle becomes tight or if you have a spasm in this muscle, it puts pressure directly on the sciatic nerve. Occasionally, sciatic pain in men is caused by sitting on a wallet.

How do I know if I have sciatica?

Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Sciatica may be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. This pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. It’s likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze.

How is Sciatica Treated?

The vast majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and chiropractic care. Occasionally, in cases where chronic spasm of the low back or disc herniations are causing the sciatic pain, it may be necessary to do a procedure called a disc decompression. In our office we evaluate you thoroughly to determine the actual cause of the sciatic nerve pressure and a specific treatment plan is then created for you.

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ISMAEL JANEISMAEL JANE
00:52 21 Feb 22
Excellent ! Thank you very much for helping me with the pain and discomfort I had, you are the best God bless you 🙏🏾
ThePromise78ThePromise78
16:25 16 Feb 22
Dr. Jill knows exactly what she’s doing and has an excellent staff as well!! Fantastic experience 💪🏻
Pam BrickPam Brick
17:53 05 Nov 21
My family and I have been seeing Dr. Westfall for over 10 years. She’s taken excellent care of all of us and I don’t trust anyone else to adjust my neck. She is gentle but gets the job done. Thank you for making me feel better today Dr. Westfall!!
Robert AlvarezRobert Alvarez
17:56 08 Jul 21
Excellent patient care and customer service. The Doctor spends as much time as needed, does not rush through explanations. Staff is amazing.
Ricky WilliamsRicky Williams
01:04 02 Jun 21
A good professional place if you're looking for a chiropractor I recommend this place
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