SCIATICA TREATMENT
Sciatica Treatment in Sunrise, FL
Sciatica produces pain that radiates from the lower back through the hip and down the leg, often making it difficult to sit, stand, or walk comfortably. At Live Well Chiropractic, we locate the source of sciatic nerve compression and use corrective chiropractic care and spinal decompression to relieve pressure and restore normal function.
What Causes Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body, running from the lower lumbar spine through the buttock and down each leg. Sciatica occurs when this nerve is compressed or irritated, most commonly by a herniated disc, bone spur, spinal stenosis, or vertebral misalignment in the lower back. The resulting pain can range from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation that makes daily activities extremely difficult.
Sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself but rather a symptom of an underlying structural problem. Treating the pain with medication without addressing the cause allows the compression to continue and often worsen over time. This is why many patients find that their sciatica returns repeatedly until the structural issue is corrected.
How We Treat Sciatica
Our evaluation process identifies exactly where and why the sciatic nerve is being compressed. We perform orthopedic and neurological testing, postural analysis, and digital X-rays to map the structural shifts in your lumbar spine. This information guides a personalized corrective care plan.
Treatment typically includes specific chiropractic adjustments to restore vertebral alignment, spinal decompression therapy to create negative pressure within the disc and relieve nerve impingement, targeted therapeutic exercises, and stretching protocols. Patients throughout Sunrise, Davie, and Weston have found lasting relief from sciatica through our corrective approach.
When to Seek Care
If you are experiencing pain that radiates from your lower back into your leg, numbness or tingling in your foot, or weakness in your leg muscles, you should have your spine evaluated promptly. Prolonged nerve compression can lead to permanent nerve damage if left untreated. Early intervention produces the best outcomes and the fastest recovery.
Live Well Chiropractic serves patients across Southwest Ranches, Plantation, and the broader Sunrise area. Call 954-384-3275 to schedule a sciatica evaluation today.
Last reviewed: February 17, 2026
SYMPTOMS
Common Symptoms
- Pain radiating from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg
- Sharp or burning sensation along the sciatic nerve path
- Numbness or tingling in the leg, foot, or toes
- Weakness in the affected leg or foot
- Pain that worsens with sitting or prolonged standing
- Difficulty walking or shifting weight to the affected side
- A shooting pain when coughing, sneezing, or straining
- Lower back pain accompanied by leg symptoms
- A pins-and-needles sensation in the calf or foot
- Reduced reflexes in the affected leg
TREATMENT OPTIONS
How We Treat It
- Corrective chiropractic adjustments to the lumbar spine
- Spinal decompression therapy for disc-related compression
- Sciatic nerve mobilization techniques
- Therapeutic stretching programs targeting the piriformis and hamstrings
- Core strengthening and stabilization exercises
- Digital X-ray evaluation of lumbar alignment
- Postural correction and ergonomic counseling
- Soft tissue therapy for surrounding musculature
- Home exercise and self-care protocols
- Progress monitoring with functional assessments
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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