Sciatica Treatment in Winnipeg

That shooting pain down your leg? It’s probably sciatica—one of the most common and painful conditions we treat at Arora Family Chiropractic. The good news is that chiropractic care is highly effective for sciatic pain relief.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve—the largest nerve in your body, running from your lower back through your hips and down each leg—becomes compressed or irritated. This causes sharp, shooting pain down the leg, numbness or tingling in the leg or foot, burning sensation, weakness in the affected leg, and pain that worsens with sitting or standing.

Sciatica pain can range from annoying to completely debilitating, making it difficult to work, sleep, or perform daily activities.

Common Causes of Sciatica

Sciatica typically results from herniated or bulging discs pressing on nerve roots, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), piriformis syndrome (muscle spasm in the buttocks), degenerative disc disease, or spinal misalignments.

Accurate diagnosis is essential because different causes require different treatment approaches.

How Chiropractic Relieves Sciatica

Chiropractic care addresses sciatica by treating the root cause rather than just masking pain with medication. Our approach includes spinal adjustments to relieve nerve pressure, spinal decompression for disc-related sciatica, exercises to strengthen core muscles, stretches to relieve muscle tension, and postural correction to prevent recurrence.

Many patients experience significant relief within the first few weeks of treatment.

Spinal Decompression for Sciatica

For sciatica caused by herniated or bulging discs, spinal decompression therapy is particularly effective. This computerized treatment gently stretches your spine, creating negative pressure that helps discs retract and reduces pressure on the sciatic nerve.

We were pioneers in bringing spinal decompression to Winnipeg, and we’ve seen remarkable results for patients with disc-related sciatica.

What to Expect

During your first visit, we’ll conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause of your sciatica. This may include orthopedic and neurological testing, posture and movement assessment, and if needed, review of any imaging you’ve had done.

We’ll then create a personalized treatment plan. Most patients begin experiencing relief within 1-2 weeks, with continued improvement over the following months.