Sciatica Relief in London, Ontario
Getting You Back to Life Without Leg Pain
If you’ve ever felt that sharp, shooting pain running down your leg—or the constant tingling and numbness that makes it hard to sit, stand, or sleep—you know how sciatica can take over your life. Simple tasks like getting out of a chair, driving to work, or bending down to tie your shoes suddenly become painful challenges.
You’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to live this way.
At Reset Chiropractic & Rehab in London, we help people just like you find lasting relief from sciatica through evidence-based, conservative care that addresses the root cause—not just the symptoms. Our clinic serves Pond Mills, White Oaks, Summerside, Southdale, and Glen Cairn, and is conveniently located minutes from Victoria Hospital.
What Is Sciatica Really Doing to Your Body?
Sciatica isn’t actually a diagnosis—it’s your body’s way of telling you that something is irritating or sensitizing your sciatic nerve, usually stemming from your lower back. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body, running from your lower back down through your buttock and leg, which is why the pain can travel so far.
You might be experiencing:
- Sharp, shooting pain that radiates down one leg
- Tingling or “pins and needles” sensations
- Numbness in your leg or foot
- Burning or electric-like pain
- Pain that gets worse when you sit, bend forward, cough, or stay in one position too long
- Weakness in your leg or difficulty lifting your foot
Because sciatica affects everyone differently, getting a proper assessment is the crucial first step to finding relief that actually works for you.
Why Is This Happening to You?
Here’s what’s important to understand: sciatica is rarely about just one thing going wrong. It’s usually about how your lower back, pelvis, and hips are moving—or not moving—and how well they’re handling the demands you place on them each day.
Common contributors include:
- Disc irritation or bulging in your lumbar spine
- Stiff or restricted joints in your spine or pelvis
- Protective muscle tension that won’t let go
- Too much sitting or repetitive movements
- Reduced tolerance to movement after an injury or period of inactivity
Here’s something that might surprise you: research shows that disc bulges and herniations show up on scans of many people who have zero pain. This means that what an MRI shows doesn’t always explain why you’re hurting. That’s why a thorough clinical assessment—not just imaging—is essential to understanding what’s really going on.
Is Your Sciatica Recent or Has It Been Hanging Around?
- Often triggered by lifting something, bending awkwardly, or a sudden movement
- Pain might feel sharp and intense
- Symptoms change with different positions or movements
- The good news? Many acute cases respond really well to early, targeted care
- Symptoms persist for weeks or keep coming back
- Pain might feel more constant and limiting
- You might find yourself avoiding movement because you’re afraid of making it worse
- Recovery requires a gradual, patient approach with step-by-step rehabilitation
Understanding where you are in this journey helps us create the right plan and set realistic expectations for your recovery.
How We Figure Out What’s Actually Causing Your Pain
At Reset Chiropractic & Rehab, we don’t just focus on where it hurts—we want to understand why it hurts. Our sciatica assessment is thorough and personalized to your situation.
Your assessment includes:
- A detailed conversation about your symptoms, health history, and what you’ve already tried
- Movement and functional testing to see what makes things better or worse
- Neurological examination checking your strength, reflexes, and sensation
- Assessment of how your spine, pelvis, and hips are moving
- Screening for any signs that might need medical referral
Clinical guidelines actually recommend this assessment-based approach rather than rushing to imaging when there are no concerning neurological findings. We want to understand your body’s story, not just look at a picture.
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