Sciatica Treatment in Greenville, SC

Sciatica (pain, numbness or tingling that runs from your low back or buttock down your leg) is something we help patients with every week at Combs Chiropractic & Wellness. The key is finding what's irritating the sciatic nerve, because that decides how we treat it.

What causes sciatica?

Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The nerve can be irritated by a bulging or herniated disc, narrowing around the nerve roots, a tight piriformis muscle, sacroiliac joint problems, or posture and alignment that load the low back unevenly. Pregnancy and long hours of sitting make it more likely.

How we assess it

We perform a chiropractic exam and posture assessment, and take full-spine X-rays to see your alignment and disc spaces. That tells us where the irritation is likely coming from and whether you need imaging like an MRI or a referral before we start.

How we treat it

• Gentle, specific adjustments to the low back and pelvis

• Spinal traction to take pressure off irritated discs and nerves

• CBP posture correction when your alignment is part of the problem

• Postural and core exercises, plus guidance on sitting and sleeping positions

What to expect

Leg symptoms usually ease gradually, often pulling back toward the low back first, which is a good sign. We track your strength and sensation at re-exams so you know you're improving, not just hoping.