Sciatica and leg pain
Sciatica can stop you sitting, sleeping and moving the way you want. Finding out what’s irritating the nerve is the first step, so we start with a thorough assessment.
Common signs we see
- Pain running from the lower back or buttock down the leg
- Tingling, pins and needles or numbness in the leg or foot
- Pain worse with sitting, bending or coughing
- Difficulty getting comfortable at night
Looking beyond the symptom
Sciatica describes symptoms along the sciatic nerve, not a single cause. Pressure or irritation can come from the lower back, pelvis or surrounding muscles.
Neurological testing and imaging when required help us understand what’s going on, and whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.
Three technologies for lower back pain and sciatica
The scan, spinal assessment and X-ray we use to see what’s behind lower back and leg pain.
We measure first, then build your plan
Every new patient starts with a comprehensive assessment, followed by a report of findings where we explain exactly what we found and the path forward.
Neurological and orthopaedic testing
Thermography scan
In-house X-ray with motion studies if clinically required
Gentle, staged care matched to how irritated the nerve is
Sciatica: common questions
When should I see a doctor instead?
Loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin, or rapidly worsening leg weakness need urgent medical care. Go to emergency or call 000.
Can I book straight in?
Yes. Book a new patient consultation online and mention your symptoms.
Is there a chiropractor near me for sciatica?
Yes. The Balanced Chiropractic Centre is at Shop 5, 18 Farrell St, Yandina QLD 4561 on the Sunshine Coast, about 10 minutes from Nambour and Eumundi. We see people for sciatica from Yandina, Yandina Creek, Nambour, Kulangoor, North Arm, Ninderry, Valdora, Eumundi, Bli Bli, Pacific Paradise, Cooroy, Coolum Beach and the wider Sunshine Coast. Opening hours: Monday 2:30pm – 6:00pm; Tuesday 7:00am – 10:00am, 2:30pm – 6:00pm; Wednesday 2:30pm – 6:00pm; Thursday 7:00am – 10:00am, 2:30pm – 6:00pm; Friday 7:00am – 10:00am. No referral is needed: book online or call 07 3496 9345.
Individual results vary. Your care is tailored to you following a thorough history and examination. If we find something that needs a different approach, we’ll refer you to the right health professional.
Other conditions we help with
Our Yandina clinic sees people for sciatica from Nambour, Yandina Creek, Kulangoor, North Arm, Eumundi, Bli Bli, Pacific Paradise, Cooroy, Coolum and across the Sunshine Coast. See the areas we serve.
Let’s find out what’s behind your sciatica
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