Dr. Adam R. Coates is a Wisconsin-based chiropractic physician who maintains a private practice and treats patients seeking care for back problems and other types of musculoskeletal pain. Patient centered, Dr. Adam R. Coates works to ensure that sound chiropractic practices are in place that contribute to overall wellness.

1. The Symptoms of
Different Types of
Sciatica
Adam R Coates, Chiropractic

2. Introduction
• Dr. Adam R. Coates is a Wisconsin-based chiropractic
physician who maintains a private practice and treats
patients seeking care for back problems and other types of
musculoskeletal pain. Patient centered, Dr. Adam R. Coates
works to ensure that sound chiropractic practices are in
place that contribute to overall wellness.
Sciatica is a common back condition that involves various
types of pain related to irritated or injured nerves
originating in the lower back. One of the possible causes of
sciatica is a lumbar herniated disc, which pinches or places
pressure on one or more nerve roots and causes pain or
numbness that often extends down the leg to the toes.
Sciatica stemming from the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
nerve root often involves symptoms such as numbness in
the foot and the medial lower leg.

3. Sciatica
• In addition, it may be challenging to walk on the heels
and knee-jerk reflexes may be diminished. Sciatica
deriving from the L5 nerve root often involves big toe
and ankle weakness. The top of the foot may be painful
or numb, with pain centered in the web that spans the
second toe and the big toe.
Sciatica emanating from the sacrum (S1) nerve root,
which is situated at the bottom of the spine, includes
symptoms such as decreased ankle-jerk reflex and pain
centered on the outside of the foot. In addition, walking
on tiptoe or raising the heel off the ground may be
challenging. In the presence of such symptoms, it makes
sense to consult a qualified chiropractic professional.