Sciatica Pain Isn't ‘Just in Your Back'—And It Doesn't Have to Be Forever

For many people, it’s a sharp, shooting pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg, making even everyday activities feel impossible. It’s sciatica, and it’s more than just a bad backache.

The Real Cause Behind That Pain in Your Leg

Here’s what many people don’t realize: sciatica is a symptom, not a condition on its own. It happens when the sciatic nerve—your body’s largest nerve—gets compressed or irritated. You might feel numbness, tingling, weakness, or a burning pain that just won’t quit. The key to finding relief is figuring out what’s causing the pressure in the first place. That’s where we come in.

A Chiropractic Approach That Looks Deeper

Rather than using medications to simply mask symptoms, our care focuses on improving spinal alignment and easing nerve tension. Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments—and sometimes spinal decompression—are used to relieve pressure on the nerve. Over time, this can help reduce inflammation, restore movement, and ease pain without the side effects of long-term medication use.

Helping You Prevent the Next Flare-Up

While yes, we of course want to relieve your pain, we also want to prevent it from coming back. That means teaching smarter ways to bend, lift, and sit. We also recommend simple strength-building and stretching techniques that support your spine and protect your sciatic nerve long term.