Yes. Broadmoor provides individualized care for people experiencing sciatica symptoms, including pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg, as well as tingling, numbness, or other related symptoms. Our chiropractors can assess your symptoms and movement, explain what may be contributing to your discomfort, and recommend an appropriate approach to care. Chiropractic care, registered massage therapy, and rehabilitation strategies may be used as appropriate to your individual needs.Not all pain that travels into the leg is caused by sciatica, so a proper assessment is important. If your symptoms suggest that you need medical evaluation or care outside our scope, we can recommend that you see the appropriate healthcare professional.Want to learn more about sciatica? Read our article, From Pain to Power: Reclaim Your Life from Sciatica.

Sciatica describes symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that contribute to it are irritated or affected. It commonly causes pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg and may also involve tingling, numbness, burning, or weakness. Sciatica can have different causes, so an assessment is important to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms. Your practitioner may assess your posture, movement, mobility, strength, and other relevant physical findings. The purpose is to develop a clearer understanding of your condition and determine whether conservative treatment is appropriate.

Your initial assessment begins with a conversation about your symptoms and health history. Your chiropractor may ask when your symptoms began, where you feel them, what makes them better or worse, whether they affect your daily activities, and whether you have experienced similar problems before.Your chiropractor will then perform an appropriate physical assessment, which may include evaluating movement, mobility, strength, posture, and other relevant findings. When clinically appropriate, digital X-rays may also be used to provide additional information about the spine and surrounding structures.Your practitioner will explain their findings and discuss an individualized plan for care. Depending on your symptoms and needs, this may include chiropractic care, rehabilitation strategies, or coordination with other healthcare professionals.If your symptoms suggest that you need further medical investigation or care outside our scope, your chiropractor can recommend an appropriate referral or next step.

Many episodes of sciatica improve with time and appropriate movement. Seek prompt medical attention if sciatica occurs with symptoms such as significant weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, unexplained weight loss, fever, or following significant trauma. These symptoms can require urgent medical evaluation.For most sciatica cases clients see a chiropractor, massage therapist or naturopathic doctor first. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are appropriate for chiropractic, massage, or other conservative care, an assessment can help determine the most appropriate next step.

Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg can sometimes involve irritation or sensitivity of the sciatic nerve. When this occurs, it is commonly referred to as sciatica.Sciatica may be accompanied by symptoms such as aching, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg. Not all pain travelling into the leg is sciatica, however, so an appropriate assessment is important.If you have significant or progressive weakness, changes in bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin or inner thighs, seek urgent medical assessment.See our blog about sciatica for more info.

Chiropractic care may be one component of a conservative approach to managing certain types of lower back pain, including sciatica. Depending on your assessment, which may or may not include onsite diagnostic imaging like digitial x-rays, treatment may include hands-on techniques, mobility work, exercise recommendations, and guidance on activities that can help you remain active.The specific approach depends on your symptoms, goals, health history, and physical findings. Chiropractic treatment is not appropriate for every cause of lower back pain, which is why an assessment for sciatica is an important first step.

Massage therapy may be helpful for some people with lower back discomfort from sciatica, particularly when muscle tension, soft-tissue sensitivity, or physical activity are contributing factors.At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, massage therapy can be considered as part of a broader approach to managing musculoskeletal discomfort. Your massage therapist will discuss your symptoms and goals and tailor the treatment to your individual needs.Massage therapy may not be appropriate for every situation. If your symptoms suggest an underlying condition requiring medical assessment, you may be advised to seek further evaluation.