Sciatica.
Pain that starts in the low back or buttock and runs down the leg, sometimes with tingling, numbness or weakness. It’s one of the most common reasons people come to CREW, and one of the most treatable when the cause is found.
Book a first visitWhat’s usually behind it
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Something is irritating the sciatic nerve, and the treatment depends on what. The usual causes:
- A bulging or herniated disc in the low back
- Narrowing around the nerve as discs and joints age (stenosis)
- A tight piriformis muscle deep in the hip
- A pelvis or low back that isn’t moving well, often from sitting or an old injury
How we find the cause
Your first visit includes a digital posture analysis, a nerve scan, and x-rays in our office when your exam calls for them. Together they show where the nerve is under pressure and why, so the plan treats the cause instead of chasing the pain.
How we treat it
Most sciatica plans combine specific adjustments to get the low back and pelvis moving, spinal decompression when a disc is involved, soft-tissue work for the hip, and simple exercises you do at home. We re-measure every twelve visits so you can see the change.
What helps right now
- Keep moving gently. Short walks usually beat bed rest.
- Break up long sitting every 30 minutes.
- Ice the low back for 15 minutes when it flares.
Common questions
Will sciatica go away on its own?
Sometimes, over weeks. When it keeps coming back or lasts longer than a few weeks, something is still pressing on the nerve, and it’s worth finding out what.
Should I get an MRI first?
Not usually. Your exam tells us whether imaging is needed. If an MRI would change the plan, we’ll tell you.
Can I keep exercising?
Usually, with changes. We’ll tell you what to keep, what to pause, and what to add.
Find the cause.
Your first visit includes a full exam, your scans, and a doctor who walks you through what they show and what to do next.