Not everyone is exactly clear on what sciatica is, it is not exactly a diagnosis but a symptom of an underlying condition. It is a term for back pain that usually extends down the leg and it is EXTREMELY painful for those who suffer from it. This is one of the most common reasons that patients come to see a calgary counsellor is to find relief from the pain and immobility of sciatica.
Common symptoms of sciatica:
The name ‘sciatica’ comes from the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down both legs and to your toes. The sciatic nerve is formed from the nerves that come out of the spine in your lower back. All these nerves come together to make the largest nerve in the body – the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve send messages from the brain to each of your legs, allowing you to walk feel sensations and feel it when you stub your pinkie toe on the furniture. calgary naturopathic doctors and any holistic m