Sciatica Pain Relief in Surrey
Sciatica can feel sharp, burning, or electric, and it can make sitting, standing, or walking feel difficult. If pain travels from the low back into the hip, leg, or foot, the sciatic nerve may be involved. Our Surrey chiropractor focuses on finding what is irritating the nerve pathway and creating a plan that supports lasting improvement.
What Sciatica Is
Sciatica describes symptoms linked to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. Symptoms often affect one side and may change based on posture or movement. Common contributors include disc irritation, joint restriction in the spine or pelvis, muscle tightness such as piriformis tension, repetitive strain, poor posture habits, lifting injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
Common Sciatica Symptoms
- Pain that travels from the low back into the leg or foot
- Burning, tingling, or numbness
- Weakness or heaviness in the leg
- Symptoms that worsen with sitting or bending
Why It Develops
When the low back and pelvis are not moving well, the body compensates. Over time, those compensations can load tissues along the nerve pathway and increase irritation. The key is identifying where the strain is coming from so care is directed at the right driver, not just the painful area.
What To Bring To Your Appointment
If you have prior X rays, MRI scans, or imaging reports of the low back or hips, bring them along. They are not always necessary, but they can add helpful context for a safer, more informed plan.
How We Identify The Source
We use a layered evaluation that looks at the whole movement system. This includes how you sit, stand, and walk, how the spine and hips move during everyday motions, where tension or guarding shows up, whether nerve signs suggest modified care, and how your work and activity routines may be contributing.
How Chiropractic Care May Help Sciatica
Chiropractic care aims to support healthier motion in the spine and pelvis, reduce mechanical irritation, and improve how your body handles daily load. Your plan may include gentle adjustments, mobility work, and movement strategies to reduce flare-ups.
Surrey chiropractor Dr. Steven Basra says: “Sciatic pain often improves when we address the movement patterns and spinal restrictions that keep irritating the nerve.”
Additional Services That May Support Your Plan
Some cases benefit from combined care. Depending on your needs, we may recommend the following:
- Physiotherapy for strength and movement control
- Massage therapy to reduce muscular tension
- IMS (dry needling) for deep muscle tightness
- Shockwave therapy for chronic soft tissue involvement
- Custom orthotics to support spinal alignment
If your sciatica relates to a motor vehicle accident, ICBC options may apply and our clinic can guide you through direct billing steps.
Book an Appointment
If sciatica is limiting your mobility or daily activities, we are here to help you understand what is driving it and what to do next. Contact Total Care Health today to take the first step.
