Sciatica Treatment in Sioux Falls
Sciatica can turn simple movements like sitting, standing, or walking into a daily struggle. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated, pain often radiates from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg, sometimes overshadowing the back pain that started it all.
When Leg Pain Becomes the Real Problem
Sciatica develops when the sciatic nerve, the longest one in the body, becomes irritated or compressed somewhere along its path from the low back to the foot. Symptoms often show up further down the leg, along with tightness in the buttock, numbness, tingling, or weakness. It’s a different pattern than typical low back pain, and it usually points to a specific source of irritation that needs to be identified before it can be resolved.
Why Hours in a Chair Add Up
Prolonged sitting is one of the most common contributors we see, whether it comes from a desk job, working from home, or long stretches behind the wheel. Other cases can be traced to a disc injury or changes in how the low back and pelvis are moving.
- Extended periods of sitting at a desk or during long drives
- Disc injuries that irritate nearby nerve tissue
- Shifts in low back or pelvic movement patterns
- Muscle tightness or imbalance around the hips and buttocks
- Repetitive bending or twisting over time
Getting to the Actual Source, Not Just the Symptoms
Our team starts with a thorough history along with orthopedic and neurological testing to see how the sciatic nerve is functioning. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, decompression techniques, and targeted exercises to calm the nerve and restore normal movement. Many patients notice improvement within a week or two, though more involved cases take four to six weeks to resolve fully.
Take the Pressure Off Your Sciatic Nerve
You shouldn’t have to plan your day around a nerve that won’t settle down. Envive Chiropractic can help find what’s driving your sciatica and build a plan to get you moving normally again. Call (605) 336-1188 to schedule your evaluation.
