Sciatica Relief

Sharp, shooting pain down the leg isn't something to push through — we treat the nerve irritation at its source.

Sciatica Relief with Physical Therapy

Sciatica is pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, usually starting in the lower back or buttock and radiating down one leg. It's a symptom of an underlying issue — most often a disc or muscle putting pressure on the nerve — rather than a condition on its own.

Because sciatica can come from several different sources, an accurate evaluation is the first step. From there, we build a plan that relieves pressure on the nerve and restores normal movement in the low back and hips.

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Common Symptoms

Sharp, shooting, or burning pain from the low back into the leg
Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
Pain that worsens with sitting or coughing
Weakness in the leg or foot
A dull ache in the buttock that radiates downward
Pain typically affecting only one side of the body

What Can Cause It

Herniated or bulging discs in the lower spine
Auto accidents and sudden impact injuries
Piriformis syndrome (muscle irritation of the nerve in the buttock)
Spinal stenosis narrowing the space around the nerve
Work injuries from heavy lifting or prolonged sitting
Degenerative disc disease
Pregnancy-related pelvic and lower back changes
Prolonged sitting with poor posture

If Treated Early

Sciatica addressed early with the right combination of manual therapy and targeted exercise usually improves significantly within weeks, since reducing pressure on the nerve early prevents symptoms from becoming more entrenched.

If Left Untreated

Untreated sciatica can lead to worsening numbness and weakness in the leg, and in more severe cases can affect balance and the ability to walk normally. The longer a nerve stays irritated, the longer it can take to fully recover once treatment begins.

How Corona Hands-On Therapy Treats Sciatica

1A thorough evaluation to identify exactly where the nerve is being irritated
2Physical therapy focused on relieving pressure on the nerve and building core support
3Chiropractic adjustments to reduce disc or joint pressure on the sciatic nerve
4Acupuncture for nerve-related pain relief
5Movement and posture guidance to prevent the pain from returning

Common Questions About Sciatica

Is sciatica the same as a herniated disc?

Not exactly — a herniated disc is one common cause of sciatica, but sciatica itself refers to the nerve pain, which can also come from muscle irritation or spinal narrowing.

Should I rest completely with sciatica?

Usually not — gentle, guided movement tends to help more than complete rest, which can allow supporting muscles to weaken further.

When does sciatica need imaging or a specialist referral?

If there's significant weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or no improvement with conservative care, we'll refer you promptly for further evaluation.

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