01/29/2026
Is Your Sciatica Really Just “Inflammation”? Here’s What’s Actually Happening ⬇️
That shooting pain down your leg? It’s telling you something specific.
Here’s what most people don’t realize about sciatica: while you feel the pain radiating down your leg, it actually originates at the L4-L5 area of your spine—right where your sciatic nerve exits. When these vertebrae compress the nerve, that’s when you experience that characteristic lightning bolt sensation shooting down your leg.
Why Your Sciatica Gets Worse at Certain Times
If your sciatica intensifies when you sit down or lie in bed at night, there’s usually a specific reason why. It’s not just general inflammation—there’s actual nerve compression happening at a very particular spot in your spine. The position changes affect how much pressure is being placed on that compressed nerve.
The Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica🤚🏻
As chiropractors, we’re specifically trained to identify and treat this type of nerve compression. Finding that exact location where the compression is occurring is what we specialize in. By addressing the root cause—the vertebral compression on the nerve—we can help people get moving and functioning better again.
Struggling with sciatica? Ready to see if chiropractic care is the missing piece in your recovery?
📍 Dr. Steve | Chiropractic Generation Belleville Quinte Mall
📞 (613) 966-4725
