Sciatica can make simple movements feel difficult. Pain may begin in the lower back and travel through the hip, thigh, and below the knee. Some people also experience shooting pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness that can affect sitting, standing, or sleeping. 

Advanced Health Chiropractic in Reno takes an integrated approach to these concerns, combining chiropractic care, non-surgical spinal decompression, laser therapy, therapeutic exercises, and regenerative medicine within a personalized treatment plan. This guide explains how that approach addresses sciatica through multiple forms of care.

Understanding Sciatica and Its Symptoms

Sciatica involves pain associated with irritation or problems affecting the sciatic nerve. Symptoms can vary from person to person and may appear in different areas of the lower body.

Common sciatica symptoms include: