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Regan McCormack DC CCEP, CCSP® Michelle McCormack DC, CCEP Sciatica Sciatica is a condition in which pain travels down the leg. It can be on one leg, both legs, change sides over time and can vary in its intensity and duration. Patients with sciatica know how painful it can become. The pain can present in many variations such as dull, constant, throbbing, only with certain motions, or it can be a sharp and electric pain. The underlying cause of sciatica is found to be irritation of delicate nerves that pass thru the bones and joints of the low back. Injuries or damage to a patient can cause the joints to stop moving correctly. This in turn causes swelling, inflammation and affects the nerves that travel through and around the injured area. Wherever the nerve travels, the patient can feel the symptoms. The most common irritation causes pain to radiate down the buttocks and into the back of the leg. It can reach as far as the hamstring, calf or into the foot, if the condition is severe enough. This distribution follows the sciatic nerve and hence the name sciatica. Injuries to other areas of the low back affect different nerves and therefore follow different routes, such as the side of the thigh, the front of the thigh or even into the groin. Proper evaluation of the patient should involve an examination that includes several things. After initially ruling out fracture or serious pathology, examination can reveal a lack of range of motion of fixated spinal segments, associated muscle spasm of the injured area, swelling which indicates damage, among other signs. The examination may reveal a minor problem in joint motion of the spine, or a more serious injury causing severe restriction of motion and pain. Many patients are surprised to hear that their problem is not in the leg but actually in the spine. Chiropractic treatment helps to restore motion and reduce damage to the injured low back area, allowing the body to recuperate and heal. This is similar to how the body heals a cut on your skin even though you don't think about it. Many patients are happy to experience care that does not involve medication or surgery. If you are ready to take control of your health and get the answers you need, it may be time to call a Chiropractor! New Kraemer Cancer Center brings greater access to advanced care. The Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network is proud to announce the opening of the new Kraemer Cancer Center at Froedtert Health St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. This new facility enhances our patient-centered care with the latest cancer-fighting technologies, including an image-guided radiation system that delivers higher doses of radiation with greater precision and fewer side effects. Our affiliation with eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center means nationally recognized Medical College of Wisconsin specialists work closely with physicians in your community to ensure the highest quality care experience for adult cancers. Cancer Specialty Services: New Specialty Service: Quality of Life Services: Small Stones Wellness Center As a member of the Cancer Network, St. Joseph's Hospital provides peace of mind through easy access to advanced care for cancer at a convenient Froedtert Health location. Call the Cancer Network at 1-800-DOCTORS to schedule an appointment. And visit our website for more information about the outstanding community and patient-centered benefits of the Cancer Network. Team Doctor for the West Bend Bomber's Hockey Team Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner® 231272003 (262) 306-9775 www.DrsMcCormack.com 519 Shepherds Drive West Bend, WI 53090 4 • Washington County Post Retail • 3 - 17 - 13 www.stjosephswb.com/cancer-network | 1-800-DOCTORS