Sciatica is one of the most common conditions we see at Live LOUD Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. If you’ve ever felt a sharp, burning, or radiating pain shooting from your lower back into your hip or leg, you may be dealing with sciatica.
The good news? You don’t have to rely on painkillers, injections, or surgery to find relief. With the right care plan focused on alignment, mobility, and nerve function, chiropractic care offers a natural, effective solution for managing sciatica and restoring your quality of life.
Sciatica refers to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back and travels through the hips, glutes, and down each leg. When this nerve is pinched or inflamed, it can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to debilitating pain
In this blog, we’ll break down what causes it, common symptoms, and how chiropractic care helps treat the root cause. Not just pain!
What Causes Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica is not really a condition on its own. It is a symptom that happens when something else is going on in the body. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, and when it gets pinched or irritated, it can cause pain, tingling, or weakness down the leg. There are a few common reasons this can happen.
One of the biggest causes is a herniated or bulging disc in the lower back. When a disc presses on the sciatic nerve, it can create sharp pain or burning sensations. Spinal misalignment, also called subluxation, can also irritate the nerves near the spine and lead to sciatica symptoms.
Another cause is piriformis syndrome. The piriformis is a small muscle in the buttocks. If it becomes too tight, it can press on the sciatic nerve and trigger pain. Conditions like degenerative disc disease or arthritis may also lead to narrowing of the spinal canal, called spinal stenosis, which puts pressure on the nerve roots.
Pregnancy can also play a role. As the body changes, the growing belly and shifting posture may put extra stress on the pelvis and lower spine. This added pressure can cause sciatic nerve pain, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.
No matter the cause, gentle chiropractic care can help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, improve spinal alignment, and support natural healing so you can move more comfortably.
Symptoms of Sciatica
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, especially if they’ve persisted for more than a few days, it’s time to seek care.
- Sciatic pain typically affects one side of the body and may include:
- Sharp, burning, or shooting pain from the lower back to the leg
- Numbness or tingling in the buttock, leg, or foot
- Muscle weakness or difficulty moving the leg
- Pain that worsens with sitting, coughing, or sneezing
- Lower back stiffness or discomfort
At Live LOUD Chiropractic, we approach sciatica differently. Rather than masking the pain with medications, we focus on identifying and correcting the root cause of nerve irritation through chiropractic adjustments, movement-based rehab, and functional strategies.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter care. Every patient begins with a full assessment of spinal alignment and mobility function to understand what their body truly needs. From there, we create a customized care plan that may include chiropractic adjustments, targeted rehab, and lifestyle support designed specifically for you. Progress is tracked in real time, and we provide at-home strategies so you can stay engaged in your recovery outside the office. Most importantly, our team takes the time to listen, answer your questions, and empower you throughout the process. Whether your pain is mild or severe, new or chronic, our goal is always the same: to help you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free, naturally.
If you’re tired of dealing with nerve pain, limping through workouts, or avoiding your favorite activities, it’s time for a new approach.
Schedule your consultation with Live LOUD Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. Let’s get to the root of your pain, so you can move freely and live fully again.
