If you have pain down the side of your hip, thigh and maybe even the leg then you probably have “sideatica” and not sciatica! At Toronto Corrective Chiropractic we are sideatica and sciatica experts and have helped hundreds of cases looking for exceptional help with outer hip pain treatment in Toronto and outer thigh pain treatment in Toronto.

Understanding the differences between “sciatica” and “sideatica” can be crucial for those experiencing outer leg pain. If you are looking for outer hip or leg pain treatment in Toronto, make sure your doctor knows the difference. Understanding the underlying Core Problem behind these conditions is vital if you want to fix the root cause.

The Best Outer Hip and Thigh Pain Treatment In Toronto: Is It Sideatica

Sideatica refers to pain that travels down the side or outermost part of the thigh, hip and sometimes into the leg and/or foot.  Sciatica is a general term that refers to pain that travels down the back of the thigh, leg and/or bottom of the foot. Finding the best sideatica and outer hip and thigh pain treatment in Toronto (or wherever you live) requires that your doctor can differentiate the two so that they can address the root cause.

The most common causes of sideatica are

• A trigger point/muscle spasm deep in the gluteus medius or minimus muscles on the side of the hip. Expect dull, achy pain: This pain is often more diffuse and harder to localize compared to the sharp pain of sciatica. These spasmed muscles are usually present with dysfunction/irritation of the SACROILIAC joint
• Irritation of the greater trochanter’s bursa on the side of the hip – this is less common. This tends to be a sharp and/or shooting pain from the outermost part of the hip. It can often result from a fall and/or be related to gluteal muscle tearing/spasm
• Less commonly it can be an irritation of the L3 or L4 nerve root leaving the spine. Even more rare, a disc injury could cause this pain distribution but sciatica is much more likely to result from a disc injury in our experience. A lumbar nerve root irritation should be more sharp, intense, possibly lancating or electric and often associated with numbness/tingling
• Hip Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis in the hip joint can cause pain that radiates to the side of the hip and thigh. This condition is characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone
• Other Less Common Causes: These include conditions like iliotibial band syndrome, which is common in runners, and other soft tissue injuries around the hip and thigh.

The best sideatica treatment in Toronto would focus on addressing these underlying dysfunctions and any problems with the spine that might be the actual problem!

The Difference Between Sideatica and Sciatica | Toronto Sideatica Treatment

Being diagnosed with sciatica is like being diagnosed with a stomach ache; there are hundreds of causes but diagnosing and addressing the root cause is the key to success. You can read more about sciatica here in our BEST Sciatic Treatment Toronto | Sciatica Toronto BLOG

Very briefly, sciatica usually presents in the following way:

• Sharp, electric-like pain if it results from the irritation of a nerve: This pain usually starts in the lower back or buttocks and radiates down the back of the thigh, calf, and sometimes into the foot. This could result from direct irritation of the sciatic nerve or a spinal nerve,
• Burning or shooting sensations with out without numbness/tingling: These can be severe and debilitating. See nerve irritation above.
• Dull ache and stiffness could reflect an irritated spine joint, muscle stiffness, a damaged and irritated lumbar spine intervertebral disc or a number of other causes. The key is a thorough examination to understand the underlying cause.

What Does The Best Sideatica Treatment in Toronto Look Like? | Outer hip pain relief Toronto

Understanding the nuances between sciatica and sideatica can help patients seek appropriate care and avoid unnecessary frustration, financial stress and wasted time. At Toronto Corrective Chiropractic we pride ourselves on always trying to address the root cause of health issues to help our practice members reach their goals. We always start with a comprehensive NeurStructural Examination to identify if there is a Core Problem with your spine and nervous system causing the hip and leg pain.

An expertly curated Analysis and Review of the data is provided with advice and a comprehensive plan if there is a problem and if we think we can help. Our guidance is always based on your test results and most importantly, your goals.

We always utilize a combination of chiropractic corrections, neuro-acupuncture and a Corrective Exercise Plan to help restore the body towards its optimal function. Ultimately, if the body is working better, why would you have any symptoms of a problem?