My Back is Fine, So Why is My Leg Numb?" A Logical Guide to Treating Sciatica
"My back feels absolutely fine, but my calf feels like it's going to explode, and my toes are tingling." This is the most common complaint patients bring to the clinic. While many associate a "herniated disc" solely with back pain, the most agonizing and characteristic symptom of this condition is actually "leg numbness" (radiculopathy or sciatica) . This isn't just a simple muscle cramp. It is a neurological scream caused by a disc protruding from the spine and crushing the nerve root traveling down to your leg. Today, I will outline logical, proven methods to silence this scream and heal the root cause. Leg numbness is not a problem with the leg, but a problem with the spinal nerves. (Photo on Unsplash) Phase 1: The Acute Stage – Put Out the Fire First When your leg is so numb that ...