Sciatica & Nerve Pain Treatment

Sciatica is one of those conditions patients often try to push through — until the pain radiating down the leg makes that impossible. If you're dealing with sharp, shooting pain, numbness, or tingling from your lower back down through your leg, it's worth getting a real assessment.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve — which runs from the lower back down through the hips and legs — becomes compressed or irritated, often by a disc issue, muscle tightness, or spinal misalignment. The result is pain that can range from a dull ache to a sharp, electric sensation.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Sciatica

Dr. Nick's approach starts with identifying exactly where the irritation is coming from, then combines chiropractic adjustments to relieve pressure on the nerve with Graston and soft-tissue work to release the surrounding muscle tension that's often contributing to the problem.

Soft Tissue Work for Nerve Pain

Tight muscles — especially in the hips and lower back — can worsen nerve irritation. That's why soft-tissue therapy is often a key part of a sciatica plan. Read more about how it works in our blog post on the Graston technique and soft-tissue therapy.