Sciatica Relief: the Connection Between Low Back Pain and Leg Nerve Symptoms

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain that radiates down your leg or a numbness and tingling sensation in your lower back, hip, or leg? If so, you may be suffering from sciatica. This common condition can be caused by a variety of factors, but one thing they all have in common is that they affect the nerve roots that originate in the low back and feed into the legs.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body, becomes irritated or compressed. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower back and runs down the back of each leg. When the nerve is compressed, it can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

• Pain that radiates from the lower back down one or both legs

• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot

• Weakness in the leg or foot

• A burning or tingling sensation in the leg

• Difficulty moving the leg or foot

What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Herniated discs: The discs between the vertebrae in your spine can become damaged or herniated, causing pressure on the nerve roots that feed into the legs.

• Spinal stenosis: This condition occurs when the spaces within your spine narrow, putting pressure on the nerves.

• Spondylolisthesis: This occurs when one of the vertebrae in your spine slips out of place and puts pressure on the nerve roots.

• Piriformis syndrome: This occurs when the piriformis muscle in the buttocks irritates the sciatic nerve.

• Trauma or injury to the lower back or legs

• Degenerative disc disease: This occurs when the discs between the vertebrae in your spine start to wear down and lose their cushioning, putting pressure on the nerve roots.

How Is Sciatica Treated at Chirohouse Clinic?

At Chirohouse Clinic in Prior Lake, our approach to sciatica treatment focuses on addressing the root cause of nerve irritation, not just masking the symptoms. Dr. Thaddeus Sharikov specializes in neurological, instrument-based chiropractic care—designed to gently and precisely reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and restore healthy spinal function.

Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation, often including Digital Motion Study X-rays, which allow us to identify dysfunctional spinal segments with clarity. This helps us tailor a care plan specifically to your needs.

Your personalized treatment may include:

• Gentle, targeted spinal adjustments

• Stretches and exercises to improve flexibility, strengthen core muscles, and stabilize the lower back

• Postural and ergonomic coaching to reduce daily strain and prevent future flare-ups

By combining advanced diagnostics with personalized, non-invasive care, Chirohouse Clinic offers a safe and effective path to lasting relief from sciatica.

Lasting Sciatica Relief Starts with the Right Care

At Chirohouse Clinic, we’re committed to helping you move better, feel better, and live pain-free—with care that’s always safe, gentle, and personalized to your needs. Whether your sciatica has just started or has been interfering with your life for months, our goal is to help you regain control, restore mobility, and get back to doing what you love most.

From advanced diagnostics to precise, instrument-based adjustments and supportive rehab therapies, every part of your care is designed to target the root cause of your pain—not just the symptoms.

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Don’t let sciatica limit your life. Relief is possible—and it starts right here at Chirohouse Clinic.