Condition
Chiropractic for Sciatica
Sciatica is nerve pain radiating from the lower back down the leg.
What to expect
Evaluation to identify the source, adjustments or mobilization, nerve-mobility work, and targeted exercise.
What the evidence says
Some patients get short-term relief from manual therapy for sciatica, but the evidence is mixed and weaker than for non-specific low back pain. Care is usually conservative and combined with movement, and symptoms often improve over time.
Educational summary, not medical advice. Evidence evolves — discuss options with a licensed provider.
When to see a physician
See a physician for progressive leg weakness, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or loss of bladder/bowel control — this combination can signal cauda equina syndrome, a medical emergency.