Sciatica & Nerve Compression Treatment
Stop the Shooting, Burning, Numbing Pain — and Get Back to Living.
Sciatica is not just “back pain.”
It’s a nerve problem often caused by compression, irritation, or inflammation along the lower back and hip. This can create sharp, burning, tingling, or electric pain that radiates down the leg.
People often describe it as:
- A stabbing pain that shoots down the leg
- Numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles.”
- A burning or zapping sensation in the calf or foot
- Pain that worsens when sitting, driving, or bending
- Weakness that makes you feel like the leg may “give out.”
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone, and more importantly:
You are not stuck this way.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve or one of its roots becomes irritated or compressed.
Common causes include
Condition
How It Contributes
Disc Bulge / Herniation
Pressure on the nerve root → sharp leg pain
Joint Misalignment (Subluxation)
Inflammation + narrowed nerve space
Piriformis Syndrome
Muscle compresses the nerve → butt/leg pain
Postural Stress / Sitting
Chronic compression on lower spine + hips
Degenerative or Arthritic Changes
Joints or discs lose height → nerve irritation
The key to lasting relief is identifying which cause applies to you because each requires a different strategy.
We don’t guess.
We assess and correct at the source.
Why Chiropractic Care Works So Well for Sciatica
Sciatica is often the result of restricted or misaligned spinal segments, disc irritation, or muscular compensation around the hip and pelvis.
Chiropractic adjustments:
- Restore motion to irritated joints
- Reduce inflammation around the nerve
- Create space where the nerve is being pinched
- Calm muscle spasms that are protecting the injury
- Rebalance the pelvis to prevent recurrence
When the spine moves better, the nerve can finally heal.
Research Supports This Approach
Clinical practice guidelines recommend spinal manipulation as an effective, non-drug treatment for low back pain with or without sciatica, especially before considering surgery or injections.
This is not just pain relief.
This is functional recovery.
What Treatment Looks Like in Our Office
Treatment
Purpose
Chiropractic Adjustments
Take pressure off irritated nerve roots
Flexion-Distraction / Decompression
Gently reduce disc pressure and open nerve space
Soft Tissue Release
Relax protective muscle guarding and piriformis tension
Sciatic Nerve Mobilization
Encourage healthy nerve glide and repair
Postural & Movement Retraining
Help prevent recurrence and build back stability
This is a layered, strategic plan, not a quick crack and send-off.
What Patients Typically Notice
Most patients begin to see improvements like:
- Less sharp, shooting pain
- Reduced numbness and tingling
- Better tolerance for sitting and standing
- Easier walking and bending
- More confidence moving throughout the day
Healing is progressive, but it is possible, even if you’ve been dealing with it for years.
Why Sciatica Often Comes Back
(if not treated)
If the underlying alignment and movement patterns are not corrected, the nerve stays irritated even if the pain temporarily fades.
That’s why medications and injections only offer temporary relief:
They don’t remove the cause.
They only numb your awareness of it.
We fix the mechanics, so your body can heal and stay healed.
Schedule Your Sciatica Evaluation
We’ll identify exactly what’s compressing the nerve and start correcting it gently, safely, and effectively.