Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates from your lower back down into your leg — sometimes reaching as far as your calf or foot. It’s caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine through the hips and buttocks.

Common symptoms include sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in one leg. While these symptoms can be unsettling, sciatica is treatable — and chiropractic care offers an effective, natural approach.

What Causes Sciatica?

At North West Chiropractic, we often see sciatica caused by:

• Disc bulges or herniation putting pressure on the nerve

• Joint or muscle tension in the lower back and pelvis

• Prolonged sitting or poor posture

• Sports or work-related strain

• Pregnancy or postural changes

Understanding the root cause of your sciatica is the key to lasting relief.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Our chiropractors use gentle, targeted adjustments to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve, improve spinal movement, and restore normal nerve function.

Chiropractic care can:

• Relieve pain, tingling and numbness in the leg

• Improve movement and flexibility in the lower back and hips

• Support natural healing by improving nerve and blood flow

• Help prevent recurring flare-ups

Treatment may also include soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and specific home exercises to support your recovery.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your first visit includes a thorough history, examination, and discussion of what’s causing your sciatica. We’ll explain our findings clearly and outline a personalised plan to help you move and feel better.

Learn more about your first visit → [Your First Visit]

When to Seek Help

If you’re experiencing pain that travels down one leg, tingling or numbness, or pain that worsens when sitting — don’t ignore it. Early chiropractic care can help reduce nerve irritation before it becomes chronic.

Book an Appointment

Get relief from sciatic nerve pain and get back to doing what you love.

Book online, text or call 0450 830 955 to see our chiropractors at North West Chiropractic, 306 Station Road, St Albans VIC 3021.