Sciatica
Calm the nerve pain radiating down your leg.
What you might be feeling
Understanding sciatica
Sciatica is pain that travels along the sciatic nerve — from the lower back, through the hips, and down one leg. It's usually caused by pressure on the nerve from a herniated disc, tight muscles or spinal misalignment.
Treating the cause, not just the symptoms
A considered, evidence-based path to lasting relief — built entirely around you.
We focus on relieving the compression irritating the sciatic nerve — often through gentle spinal decompression and chiropractic care — then strengthen the surrounding muscles with physiotherapy to keep it from coming back.
Every plan is non-invasive and tailored to the underlying cause of your sciatica.
Every plan is personalised — guided by simple at-home exercises and steady follow-up, so your progress holds long after your sessions end.
What causes it
pressing on the sciatic nerve root in the lower spine and sending pain down the leg.
the piriformis and surrounding muscles squeezing the nerve as it passes through the hip.
lower-back joints out of position, narrowing the space the nerve travels through.
extended periods of sitting that compress the lower back and aggravate the nerve.
age-related narrowing of the spinal canal that can crowd and irritate the nerve.
When to see us
An assessment can help if you're experiencing:
- Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg
- Numbness, tingling or a burning sensation down one side
- Discomfort that worsens when sitting or standing too long
- Leg weakness that makes everyday movement harder
We aim to relieve pressure on the nerve without surgery or medication, so you can move freely again.
How we treat sciatica
Common questions
Most commonly a herniated or bulging disc pressing on the sciatic nerve, but tight muscles and spinal misalignment can also be responsible.
Often, yes. Non-invasive decompression and chiropractic care can relieve nerve pressure for many patients — surgery is only ever considered as a last resort.
Many patients notice easing within a few sessions, though a full course of care is usually recommended for lasting results.
Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the sciatic nerve — often through the buttock and down the leg — rather than staying localised in the back.
Gentle movement is usually better than complete rest. We'll show you the positions and activities that ease the nerve.
No — our care is gentle and non-invasive. Most patients find the sessions relaxing and comfortable.
It varies with the cause and how long you've had it. We'll outline a clear plan after your assessment.
Yes — our care is drug-free, focused on relieving the pressure on the nerve through hands-on treatment and movement.
Yes — bring your scan along. It helps us confirm what's irritating the nerve and tailor your care.
We strengthen the surrounding muscles to lower that risk, and give you exercises to help protect the area.
Pregnancy can sometimes bring on sciatic pain. We use gentle, adapted techniques and assess your stage and comfort first.
Don’t live with the pain
Book your consultation and let’s find the cause together.