Our team proudly provides evidence-based chiropractic care for patients suffering from sciatica in Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Vermont South, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Mount Waverley, and Springvale.
Chiropractors regularly treat sciatica and can have terrific results.
What is Sciatica
Sciatica is pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness radiating along the sciatic nerve, typically down one leg from the lower back or buttock. It affects 5–10% of people with low back pain and can significantly impact mobility and quality of life (Vroomen et al., 2000).
Common Causes
- Lumbar disc herniation, compressing a spinal nerve root.
- Spinal stenosis, narrowing the spinal canal.
- Spondylolisthesis, vertebral slippage irritating nerves.
- Piriformis syndrome, where the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle.
- Trauma or postural stress, including prolonged sitting or improper lifting.
Treatment Options
WCCC focuses on relieving nerve compression, restoring spinal function, and improving mobility through:
- Chiropractic adjustments to restore joint motion (Paige et al., 2022).
- Soft tissue therapies including myotherapy and remedial massage.
- Rehabilitation exercises targeting core and gluteal muscles.
- Postural and ergonomic guidance.
References:
- Vroomen PC, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of history taking and physical examination for sciatica. Eur Spine J. 2000;9(3):203–214.
- Paige NM, et al. Association of spinal manipulative therapy with clinical benefit and harm for acute low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022;10:CD008880.
