Can chiropractors treat sciatica?
Short answer: yes. Long answer? Keep reading — especially if you’re tired of that sharp, shooting pain messing with your day.
Sciatica isn’t just “back pain.” It’s a specific condition where the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in your body — gets irritated or compressed. That nerve runs from your lower back down through your hips, butt, and legs. So when it’s inflamed, you’ll feel it: burning, numbness, tingling, or that sharp jolt that travels down one side of your body. Not fun.
Chiropractors are trained to treat sciatica by addressing the root cause of the nerve irritation — not just numbing the pain with meds or telling you to “stretch more.” At YFS, we take a hands-on, full-body approach. We assess your spine, hips, pelvis, and even your gait to figure out what’s actually triggering your sciatica symptoms.
In many cases, sciatica is caused by things like:
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc issues
- Spinal misalignments
- Muscle tension in the glutes or lower back
- Pelvic imbalances
Once we know what’s behind it, we use a combo of techniques to help relieve the pressure on the nerve and restore proper function. That might include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, mobility drills, and corrective exercises — all tailored to you.
And here’s the thing: treating sciatica isn’t just about putting the fire out. It’s also about preventing it from flaring up again. That’s why we focus not only on pain relief, but also on helping you move better, sit smarter, and strengthen the muscles that support your spine and hips. Long-term results, not temporary fixes.
Most importantly, we don’t guess. If your sciatica needs imaging or a referral to a specialist, we’ll tell you straight up. Chiropractors in Canada are trained to recognize when a case is outside our scope — and we’re big believers in collaboration when that means getting you the right care.
Bottom line? Chiropractors can treat sciatica — and when it’s done right, it can make a massive difference in how you move, work, sleep, and live.
