The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the base of the pelvis down the back of each thigh. It’s a mixed nerve, meaning it has both motor (movement) and sensory (sensation) fibers. The sciatic nerve controls the muscles in the lower leg and back of the knee and provides sensation to the back of the thigh, the outer and back part of the lower leg, and the sole of the foot.

Sciatica happens when irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression affects one or more nerves that run down your lower back and into your legs. Learn more about how chiropractic and massage therapy can help relieve the pain of sciatica by reaching out to our team at Matteo Chiropractic Clinic.