Sciatica Treatment
in Rock Hill, SC
Sciatica can cause more than lower back pain. Symptoms may travel through the buttock and down the leg, making it uncomfortable to sit, stand, walk, sleep, or go about your normal activities.
At Premier Chiropractic, Dr. Bruce Wahler and Dr. Suzanne Wahler provide personalized chiropractic care for patients experiencing sciatica symptoms in Rock Hill, SC. We will evaluate your symptoms and determine which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that form it become irritated or compressed.
The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the buttocks and into the legs. Sciatica typically affects one side of the body and may cause symptoms that travel from the lower back or buttock into the thigh, calf, or foot.
Common symptoms may include:
Lower back or buttock pain
Pain that travels down one leg
Tingling or a pins-and-needles sensation
Numbness
Burning or sharp pain
Weakness in the affected leg or foot
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is a symptom of irritation or pressure affecting the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots rather than a condition with one single cause.
Potential causes may include:
A bulging or herniated disc
Degenerative changes in the spine
Spinal stenosis
Certain injuries
Changes affecting the joints or structures of the lower back
Because several conditions can cause symptoms similar to sciatica, an evaluation is important before determining the appropriate treatment.
How Can Chiropractic Care
Help with Sciatica?
Treatment for sciatica depends on what is contributing to the nerve irritation and the severity of your symptoms.
After an evaluation, your care may include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
When appropriate, adjustments may be used to address joint mobility in the lower back and surrounding areas.
Soft Tissue Therapies
Therapeutic massage, myofascial release, or other techniques may be incorporated when muscle tension is contributing to discomfort.
Stretching & Strengthening Exercises
Specific exercises may help support mobility, flexibility, strength, and movement as part of your treatment plan.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical spinal decompression may be considered for certain patients with disc-related symptoms or nerve irritation.
Personalized Sciatica Care
at Premier Chiropractic
Dr. Bruce Wahler and Dr. Suzanne Wahler will discuss where your symptoms begin, where they travel, what makes them better or worse, and how they affect your daily activities.
Your evaluation may include an assessment of your lower back, movement, range of motion, and neurological symptoms. X-rays may also be recommended when clinically appropriate.
If your symptoms suggest that additional imaging or evaluation is needed, we can discuss the appropriate next steps with you.
Frequently Asked
Questions About
Sciatica
No. Although sciatica may include lower back pain, it specifically involves symptoms associated with irritation of the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots. Pain, numbness, or tingling often travels into the buttock or leg.
Yes. A herniated or bulging disc is one possible cause of sciatica when it irritates or places pressure on a nerve root. Other conditions can cause similar symptoms, so an evaluation is important.
Chiropractic care may be appropriate for certain causes of sciatica. Treatment recommendations depend on what is contributing to your symptoms, your examination findings, and your overall health.
Seek prompt medical attention if you develop significant or worsening leg weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or other rapidly worsening neurological symptoms.
Schedule a Sciatica
Evaluation in Rock Hill, SC
If pain, numbness, or tingling is traveling from your lower back or buttock into your leg, schedule an evaluation at Premier Chiropractic.
Dr. Bruce Wahler and Dr. Suzanne Wahler can help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for you.