If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain travel from your lower back into your hip, thigh, or even all the way down to your foot, you may be experiencing sciatica. This nerve pain can be frustrating, and for many, it makes simple activities—walking, sitting, even sleeping—much harder.
While “sciatica” is the word most people use, the root cause often involves irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. Common triggers include:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease or spinal arthritis
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Muscle tightness or inflammation around the lower back and hips
Because several conditions can mimic sciatica, a careful exam is the best way to identify what’s really behind the pain.
How We Evaluate Sciatica at Neurolink Chiropractic
Dr. Paul Quarneri, a Chiropractor Neurologist in San Mateo, uses detailed neurological and orthopedic testing to determine whether your pain stems from disc injury, nerve irritation, or another underlying cause. When appropriate, an X-ray—or reviewing a past MRI—may be considered to guide your care plan.
Non-Surgical Options for Relief
Our goal at Neurolink Chiropractic is to help you find relief naturally, without injections or surgery. Depending on your evaluation, your plan may include:
- Spinal Decompression Therapy to gently reduce disc pressure
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore mobility and alignment
- Neuro-rehabilitation exercises to improve stability and function
- Shockwave Therapy or laser therapy for soft tissue healing
Every care plan is personalized to your condition, lifestyle, and health goals.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Care
If leg pain is accompanied by sudden weakness, severe numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, seek emergency medical attention immediately. These signs may point to a condition requiring urgent medical intervention.
Take the Next Step
You don’t have to live with the frustration of sciatica symptoms. If you’re searching for answers to why pain shoots down my leg, we invite you to schedule a consultation at Neurolink Chiropractic in San Mateo. Together, we’ll identify the cause and outline safe, non-surgical options to help you move with confidence again.
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