Sciatica Treatment in St. Louis MO
Sciatica can feel like a sharp, shooting pain that travels from your lower back down into your hip, leg, or even your foot. For many people in South County St. Louis, it makes sitting, driving, or even walking uncomfortable.
At Wellness Solutions Chiropractic, we focus on identifying the root cause of your sciatica and creating a treatment plan that actually helps you move and feel better.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica isn’t a condition itself—it’s a symptom of irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. This often comes from:
- Herniated or Bulging Discs
- Muscle Tightness
- Degenerative Joint Changes
Common Sciatica Symptoms
Sciatica is characterized by pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the lower extremity. Commonly, pain and numbness are located at the calf, foot, or back of the thigh. This is often preceded by lower back pain. Pain can either be dull and aching or shooting pain down the leg to the toes. This pain can last for several days or weeks, or it can come and go.
- Pain radiating down one leg
- Numbness or tingling
- Burning or electric-like pain
- Weakness in the leg or foot
How We Treat Sciatica in St. Louis
We start all of care with a 1-hour new patient exam where we do a thorough examination including: health history, movement assessments, nerve and orthopedic testing to find the best plan of care for you. Your care plan may include chiropractic adjustments to restore movement, spinal decompression to reduce disc pressure, soft tissue therapy or dry needling to relieve tight muscles, and strength-based rehab to prevent recurrence.
FAQ
What Does Sciatica Feel like?
Sciatica often feels like a sharp or burning pain that travels from your lower back into your hip, leg, or foot. Some people also notice tingling or numbness.
Can sciatica go away on its own?
In some cases it can improve, but if the underlying cause isn’t addresses it often comes back or worsens over time.
What treatments help with sciatica the most?
Treatment may include chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and targeted rehab to reduce nerve irritation and improve movement.
Is walking good for sciatica?
Light movement can help, but too much activity or the wrong movements may aggravate symptoms depending on the case.
Why Choose Us for Sciatica Treatment?
We don’t just chase symptoms – we address the underlying cause and help you build strength, so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.
If you are dealing with sciatica in South County St. Louis, schedule an evaluation today and start getting relief.