SCIATICA
Sciatica causes radiating pain, numbness, or tingling from the lower back down the leg. Chiropractic care is a drug-free approach to help manage these symptoms.
A large retrospective cohort study also showed that adults with sciatica who first received chiropractic spinal manipulation had a significantly lower risk of opioid-related adverse drug events over a year, likely due to a reduced likelihood of opioid prescriptions.
Key Insight:
Chiropractic care can offer pain relief and a safer pain-management pathway for dealing with with sciatica. If you’re struggling with sciatica, don’t hesitate to contact our office for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan!
Contact Us:
Dr. Peter Britton, DC & Dr. Alyssa Lenox, DC
1111 N. Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-523-2225
Appointments can be made on our website: https://intouchwithhealthseattle.com/home
Sources:
Santilli V, Beghi E, Finucci S. Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations. Spine J. 2006;6(2):131-137.
2. Trager RJ, Cupler ZA, Srinivasan R, Harper EG, Perez JA. Association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for sciatica and opioid-related adverse drug events: a retrospective cohort study. PLoS One. 2025
3. Schulz CA, et al. Chiropractic and self-care for back-related leg pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011;34(5)
