It feels like a bad leg cramp, but it isn’t. That intense pain radiating from your lower back, through your buttock, and down your leg is sciatica.
You’re not alone, as approximately 40% of Americans experience sciatica at some point in their lives. Let us take the residents of Denver, for example.
The geographical location and climate make outdoor recreation a popular pastime. The Rocky Mountains especially offer opportunities for hiking and skiing.
These activities can cause injury to the back, causing inflammation in the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic care can help relieve sciatic nerve pain.