Sciatica & Pinched Nerves

If you’ve ever felt a sharp, electric pain shooting down one leg or numbness that makes walking difficult, you’re not alone. That’s likely sciatica, a condition caused by compression or irritation of the largest nerve in your body: the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips and down each leg.

Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica is not just back pain; it’s a nerve problem. When spinal joints shift out of alignment or discs bulge, they can pinch or inflame the sciatic nerve roots (typically between the L4 and S1 vertebrae).
Common signs include:

• Shooting pain down the back of one leg
• Numbness, tingling, or burning in the calf or foot
• Pain that worsens with sitting, coughing, or standing too long
• Weakness in the affected leg

Without proper care, pressure on the nerve can cause long-term damage to nerve fibers and muscles.

Why Waiting Makes It Worse

Ignoring sciatica doesn’t just prolong discomfort. It lets inflammation and nerve irritation rewire how your body perceives pain. Over time, this can cause:

• Heightened pain sensitivity (chronic nerve irritation)
• Muscle weakness or loss of reflexes
• Structural degeneration from improper movement
• Slower recovery even after the cause is removed

How Active Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture Treats It

At Active Family, we don’t guess. We test.
Your first visit includes a full history, movement assessment, and diagnostic x-rays when appropriate. We pinpoint where pressure begins and build a personalized plan that may include:

• Precise spinal adjustments to open space around nerve roots
• Rehab and stretching plans to stabilize hips and core
• Acupuncture (select clinics) to reduce inflammation and nerve tension
• Lifestyle guidance to limit triggers like sitting posture or lifting strain

Our goal is simple: relieve nerve pressure before it becomes permanent damage.

Take Action Now

The sooner you address sciatica, the better your outcome. Every day you wait allows inflammation to progress and nerves to adapt to dysfunction.

Don’t wait until nerve damage becomes permanent. Call today to schedule your full diagnostic evaluation:

• Grand Island: (308) 384-4955
• Hastings: (402) 249-5500
• Kearney: (308) 222-4400
• Columbus: (402) 265-6800