What Is Sciatica—and Why Won’t It Go Away?

What Is Sciatica—and Why Won’t It Go Away?

If you’ve ever experienced a sharp or burning pain that travels from your lower back down your leg, you may have dealt with sciatica. It’s a common issue—and one that can make daily life feel frustrating, painful, and unpredictable.

What Is Sciatica, Exactly?

Sciatica isn’t a condition itself—it’s a set of symptoms caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. That nerve starts in your lower back and runs through your hips, glutes, and legs. When something puts pressure on it (like a spinal misalignment, herniated disc, or tight muscles), you might feel pain, tingling, or numbness along its path.

Why Sciatica Keeps Coming Back

Even if you’ve tried stretches, rest, or medication, your symptoms may keep returning if the underlying cause hasn’t been addressed. That’s because most sciatica symptoms stem from how your spine and pelvis are moving—or not moving.

Without correcting the alignment or reducing tension on the nerve, the pain tends to flare back up.

How Chiropractic Can Help

At Highlands Chiropractic, we look at how your entire spine and nervous system are functioning. Through gentle, targeted adjustments, we relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve and improve how your body moves as a whole.

Your care plan is personalized—no guesswork, no cookie-cutter approach. We also guide you on stretches, posture, and movement habits that support long-term results.

Ready to Feel Better?

You don’t have to just live with sciatic pain. Chiropractic care may be the missing piece in helping you feel better, move easier, and stop the cycle of flare-ups.

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