Sciatica can cause sharp leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that radiates from your lower back down one side of your body. At Florida Medical Center in Panama City, we provide expert, integrated care to help you get back on your feet without having to hop between multiple clinics. Experience real relief, right here, from a team that treats pain at its source.
Treat Radiating Pain at the Source
Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve (your body’s longest nerve) becomes compressed or irritated. This nerve runs from your lower back through your hips, buttocks, and down each leg. Sciatica typically affects one side of the body and may cause sharp, radiating pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in that area. While some sciatica episodes are short-lived, others can become chronic over time or flare up with certain movements. We identify the root cause of sciatica to deliver long-term relief.
Signs & Symptoms of Sciatica:
- Sharp, shooting pain down the back of one leg
- Lower back or buttock pain
- Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot
- Muscle weakness in the lower leg
- Discomfort that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
- Pain that intensifies when straightening the affected leg
- Difficulty walking, bending, or lifting
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is caused by irritation, inflammation, or compression of the sciatic nerve. This can happen due to various spinal or muscular issues, often resulting from poor posture, physical strain, or structural changes in the spine. While some cases develop suddenly after an injury, others progress over time and flare up with certain activities.
Some of the most common causes of sciatica include:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Piriformis syndrome (tight muscles in the buttocks)
- Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
- Poor posture or prolonged sitting
- Pregnancy-related pelvic pressure
- Obesity or weak core muscles
- Muscle tightness or imbalance in the lower back and hips
Your Sciatica Treatment Plan
At Florida Medical Center, your care begins with a thorough consultation to understand your symptoms, movement limitations, and pain triggers. We perform a physical exam, often paired with imaging or neurological testing, to pinpoint the source of your sciatic nerve irritation. From there, we design a treatment plan tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals, all delivered under one roof by our team.
Depending on your condition, your sciatica treatment plan may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore spinal alignment
- Physical rehabilitation to strengthen supporting muscles
- Summus Class IV laser therapy for targeted pain relief
- Electrical stimulation (TENS) to reduce nerve irritation
- Guided stretching and mobility exercises
- Postural and ergonomic education
- Referrals to outside specialists if advanced care is needed
Schedule Your Consultation
Florida Medical Center is your one-stop destination for sciatica relief in Panama City, FL, bringing together diagnostics, chiropractic care, rehabilitation, and advanced therapies under one roof. Our expert team collaborates to treat the root of your pain, not just the symptoms, so you can get back to living without limits. Don’t wait for the pain to worsen; schedule your consultation for sciatica today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
