What Is Sciatica?
March 19, 2026
Bottom Line
Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica — well, you'll know something is different right away!
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica really describes a set of symptoms rather than a condition. The most common symptom can be described as pain that begins in your lower back, travels down through your buttocks, and extends down your leg, usually on just one side of the body.
That shooting pain down your leg is often caused by compression of the sciatic nerve or one or more of the other nerves exiting your spine.
Common Causes
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Bone spurs
- Spinal stenosis
- Piriformis syndrome
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic care is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for sciatica. Through spinal adjustments, chiropractors can help reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve by restoring proper alignment and motion to the spine.
Next Steps
If you're experiencing sciatic pain in the Fayetteville, AR area, schedule a visit with us at Thrive Wellness Center. We'll perform a thorough evaluation to identify the cause and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Dr. Ben Ozanne
Chiropractor and Owner of Thrive Wellness Center