Shooting Pain? Numbness? Electric Shocks Down Your Leg?
That’s sciatica—and it’s no joke.
Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve (the longest nerve in your body) gets compressed or irritated. This nerve runs from your lower back down through your hips, buttocks, and into each leg. When there’s pressure on it, the pain can be sharp, burning, or radiating—and it doesn’t let up easily.
At Faulkenberry Chiropractic, we help patients in Little Rock get lasting relief from sciatica without surgery, injections, or drugs.
What Does Sciatica Feel Like?
Every case is different, but common symptoms include:
- Pain in the lower back, buttocks, or leg
- Tingling or “pins and needles” down one side
- Numbness in your foot or calf
- Muscle weakness in one leg
- Pain that worsens when sitting, standing, or sneezing
- Pain that feels like electric shocks or deep burning
Sciatica usually affects one side—but it can hit both, and it can range from mildly annoying to absolutely debilitating.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve—but the reason for that compression varies. Common culprits include:
🔹 Herniated or Bulging Discs
When the soft center of a spinal disc pushes out and presses on the nerve.
🔹 Spinal Misalignment (Subluxation)
Misaligned vertebrae put direct pressure on the nerve roots exiting the spine.
🔹 Piriformis Syndrome
Tightness or injury to the piriformis muscle (in your buttocks) can trap the nerve underneath it.
🔹 Pregnancy
Changes in posture, weight distribution, and pelvic alignment can trigger nerve pain.
🔹 Tumors or Other Space-Occupying Lesions
Rare, but serious—any growth pressing on the nerve must be properly diagnosed.
Accurate Diagnosis Is Key
Sciatica is a symptom, not a root cause. If you only treat the pain without knowing what’s causing it, you’re just chasing symptoms.
At Faulkenberry Chiropractic, we take the time to evaluate your spine, posture, movement, and lifestyle to find out what’s really going on—then build a treatment plan that fixes the problem at the source.
How We Treat Sciatica — No Surgery, No Pills
Once we’ve confirmed the cause, your treatment may include:
✅ Spinal Decompression
Gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs and nerve roots.
✅ Chiropractic Adjustments
Realigns the spine to reduce tension on the sciatic nerve and improve nerve flow.
✅ Laser Therapy
Targets inflammation and promotes tissue repair—drug-free and painless.
✅ Electrotherapy
Uses low-level electrical pulses to stimulate muscle healing and reduce nerve pain.
✅ Mobility & Strength Exercises
We’ll guide you through simple movement work to stabilize the area and prevent flare-ups.
Get Sciatica Relief That Actually Works
You don’t need to live with nerve pain. And you don’t need surgery to get relief. With the right diagnosis and treatment plan, sciatica can be managed and even eliminated.
👉 Call Faulkenberry Chiropractic – Little Rock today to schedule your consultation.
Let’s find the real cause of your pain and get you back on your feet—without the pills, side effects, or downtime.