Sciatica Pain into Thigh

Sciatica is a chronic pain that radiates pain into the thigh and down through the calf.  Sciatica pain into thigh is commonly caused by an irritation to the sciatic nerve.  Pain into the thigh can also be accompanied with numbness and an inability to control the affected leg.  Sciatica Pain into thigh normally affects only one leg; the pain is rarely felt in both.  Sciatica is actually not a diagnosis, but is a term used to classify a set of symptoms.  Sciatica pain into the thigh can vary by the patient and comes in varying degrees of pain.  Treatment options for sciatica pain into thigh can also be very different due to the circumstances involved.The sciatica nerve is located in the lumbar region of the spine and caused when a herniated disc compresses the root of the nerve.  This compression manifests itself as pain throughout the hip and leg including the thigh.  Sciatica pain into thigh can also be caused by low blood flow (usually this is caused by injury and chronic contraction of muscles in the back).  This then causes certain trigger points to radiate sciatica pain into the thigh and calf area.  Most commonly muscular weakness or contraction is part of the problem for those suffering sciatica pain into thigh and calf.  In order to properly identify sciatica pain, an MRI should be preformed.  An MRI will allow a view of the affected nerves and whether compression is the true cause of the sciatica pain into thigh.  A proper diagnosis of sciatica means that there is any number of treatment options that will involve physical and massage therapies.  While there is no firm proof that chiropractic care is an effective treatment option, many consider this alternative treatment necessary for treating and dealing with sciatica pain into thigh. Ergonomic changes may also be needed to prevent sciatica pain into thigh.

More Sciatic Pain Resources:

Sciatica Clinic: Information about sciatica and sciatica causes, symptoms and treatment in the UK.

Sciatica - Introduction : NHS Direct Online.