Can Chiropractic Care Heal Sciatica?

Dr. Andy

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body, running from the lower back, through each buttock, and down the back of each leg. It contributes to some of our lower body movements and sensations, provides stability, and supports us while standing, walking, and running.

Because most of us depend on a healthy sciatic nerve for daily activities, it’s important to pay attention to the first signs of discomfort along the nerve’s pathway. Getting chiropractic care quickly can help you avoid further pain and injuries.

Because chiropractors utilize safe, non-invasive manual methods to relieve pain and help the body heal, almost any kind of patient, at any age, and with any vulnerability, may benefit from chiropractic for sciatica. 

In this post, we go over the following: 

  • What sciatica is
  • How you get sciatica
  • Sciatica symptoms
  • Chiropractic for sciatica
  • And more

Whether your goal is to work comfortably from your desk for hours a day, run Haw River Trail, or pick up your grandkids with ease, chiropractic can end your sciatica pain and get you living actively.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica typically occurs when soft tissues surrounding a targeted area of the nerve have become damaged, putting undue pressure on the nerve and creating inflammation, compression, or irritation. This can cause any number of symptoms. 

Because the sciatic nerve is so large, encompassing most of your lower half, sciatica pain can be felt anywhere along its path where the tissue damage has occurred.

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Do I Have Sciatica?

Because sciatica doesn’t often ensue due to one acute or sudden event, it may be challenging to determine if you have it without the help of your local chiropractor. However, there are some common reasons, symptoms, and patients that may experience it. 

Common reasons for sciatica and people who may get the condition include those with:

  • A disc herniation or degenerative disc disease
  • Sprains, strains, or inflammation
  • Arthritis  
  • Habitual improper movement patterns
  • Poor ergonomics or poor posture
  • Labor-intensive occupations or those who sit or stand regularly for long periods 
  • Overuse issues that target the same soft tissues due to job or exercise
  • Jobs that require consistently lifting heavy objects 
  • Poor lifting habits
  • A sports-related injury 
  • Pregnancy or weight gain 
  • An injury or surgery that healed incorrectly
  • A chronic injury or condition 

Generally affecting one side of the body, common sciatica symptoms include:

  • Sudden and intense pain in the lower back, buttocks, or leg
  • Leg muscle weakness, stiffness, or numbness
  • Hip pain, aches, motion loss, or stiffness
  • Pain to the affected side of the body that worsens when at rest
  • Burning or stabbing pain in a specific area of the lower body
  • Slowly developing pain due to a chronic condition (such as arthritis)
  • Sudden discomfort due to a traumatic event (such as a slip and fall)

If you’re suffering from lower body pain and think sciatica may be the reason, getting a comprehensive exam from your Burlington chiropractic team can tell you what’s happening, why you’re in pain, where your injury is, and how to best help it heal.

Chiropractic Services to Treat Sciatica in Burlington

Our chiropractor is ready to provide solutions that treat your sciatica pain at the source. We know you want safe, natural care that encourages the body to heal and strengthen. 

Our team understands how the body’s spine, tissues, and joints work and how to help them thrive. We offer numerous techniques to create the optimal wellness strategy for each unique patient we work with. 

Because sciatica is generally due to nerve irritation related to a disc injury or herniation, chiropractic is an excellent resource for quick, effective relief.

Our sciatica services and solutions include:

Don’t let your sciatica make you miss out on another day, not when relief is so close. Book with our Burlington sciatica chiropractor today. We’re ready to get you healthy, comfortable, and confident with your body. 

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