Sciatica Relief with Chiropractic Care

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body, becomes irritated or compressed. This nerve runs from the lower spine through the hips, glutes, and down each leg. When pressure is placed on it, you may feel:
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• Sharp or shooting pain in the lower back, buttocks, or leg

• Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations

• Muscle weakness or difficulty standing

• Pain that worsens when sitting or coughing

Sciatica is not just a pain problem, it’s a nerve interference issue. The key to relief lies in restoring proper alignment and mobility to the spine.

Sciatica can result from a variety of spinal or postural issues that put pressure on the sciatic nerve. The most common causes include:
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• Herniated or bulging discs

• Spinal misalignment (subluxation)

• Degenerative disc disease

• Piriformis muscle tension or spasm

• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)

• Poor posture or prolonged sitting

• Pregnancy-related pelvic changes

At Emerson Chiropractic, we identify the exact cause of your sciatic pain through a thorough exam and customized care plan.

Chiropractic care focuses on removing pressure from the sciatic nerve and restoring proper alignment to the lower spine and pelvis. Our goal is to relieve pain, improve function, and prevent future flare-ups.

Your personalized treatment may include:

• Chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine and pelvis

• Spinal decompression therapy to relieve disc pressure

• Soft tissue therapy to release tight muscles

• Stretching and stabilization exercises

• Postural and ergonomic coaching

​​​​​​​By improving spinal motion and nerve communication, chiropractic care helps your body heal naturally, without medication or invasive procedures.

Unlike painkillers or injections, chiropractic care focuses on fixing the cause, not just numbing the pain. By correcting spinal alignment and improving biomechanics, we help restore proper nerve flow and balance throughout your body.