Do you have pain in your legs? Maybe it is a minor annoyance. Perhaps it is major pain. If may keep you from doing things that you enjoy. You may not be getting proper sleep at night, either. Your Daphne Chiropractor may help you to find relief from leg pain.

There are many different causes for pain in the legs. Sometimes it might be difficult to tell where they originate. Often times they can originate in the spine. Many things can bring this about. It can be the result of trauma from an accident. The vertebrae can be placed out of alignment. When this happens, pressure is placed on nerves.

Your entire body has a large network of nerves. Eventually they make their way through the spine. If pressure is placed on these nerves, they cannot function properly. This may cause pain. Suppose you have vertebrae misaligned in your neck. This puts pressure on nerves that go to the head. You may receive headaches as a result. This is known as referred pain.

Other things may contribute to misalignment of vertebrae. Improper posture can me a major factor. This happens very slowly, over time. Muscles and ligaments can become stretched and tight. They will pull on the spine. This can affect the vertebrae alignment. Conditions like arthritis can also affect the back.

When vertebrae in the lower back are out of alignment, it may affect the sciatic nerve. This can affect the buttocks and legs. It may run all the way to your feet. Proper chiropractic adjustment can realign the vertebrae. This may bring relief from back and leg discomfort. You may feel good enough to resume your regular activity. You may also sleep much better, each night.

Summary

When your lower back has problems, it can affect your legs. They may feel numb. You may have the sensation of burning or pins and needles. Leg pain may be greatly helped with chiropractic adjustment. Ask your Daphne Chiropractor about your leg pain.