Can a chiropractor help with sciatica?

Yes. Most sciatica is driven by a mechanical issue in the lower back or pelvis — a disc bulge, joint restriction, or tight muscle compressing the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, soft-tissue work, and rehab are designed to take pressure off the nerve and restore normal movement.

How long does sciatica take to heal with chiropractic care?

Most patients feel meaningful relief within 2–6 visits. A typical care plan runs 4–8 weeks, with the first phase focused on calming the nerve and the second phase on rebuilding the hips, core, and posterior chain so it doesn't return.

Is dry needling safe for sciatica?

Yes, when performed by a trained provider. Dry needling targets the piriformis, glute, and deep hip rotators that often compress the sciatic nerve. It's especially effective for piriformis-driven sciatica.

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Conditions we treat

Chiropractic care for sciatica in Boynton Beach

Sciatica isn't one diagnosis — it's a nerve being compressed somewhere between the lower spine and the deep hip. Care at Stryde finds the source, calms the nerve, and rebuilds the system around it so the pain doesn't come back.

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What it feels like

Common sciatica symptoms

If any of these sound familiar, the sciatic nerve is being irritated somewhere along its path — and it's treatable.

Sharp, burning, or electric pain from the low back into the glute, hamstring, or calf
Numbness, tingling, or pins-and-needles down one leg
Pain that worsens with sitting, bending forward, or coughing
Weakness in the foot, ankle, or knee
A nagging deep ache in one glute that won't release

Why it happens

The four most common drivers of sciatic pain

Lumbar disc bulge or herniation

A disc in the lower back pushes into the nerve root, sending pain down the leg. Decompression and adjustments take pressure off the nerve.

Piriformis syndrome

The sciatic nerve runs through (or under) the piriformis muscle deep in the glute. When it's tight or in spasm, it grabs the nerve — dry needling and soft-tissue work release it.

SI joint dysfunction

A locked-up or hypermobile sacroiliac joint refers pain through the glute and down the leg. Adjustments restore normal motion; rehab keeps it stable.

Spinal stenosis or facet irritation

Narrowing of the spinal canal or inflamed facet joints compresses the nerve. Mobility work, decompression, and posture-specific loading reduce the irritation.

How we treat it

An integrated plan, not a single technique

Sciatica responds best to layered care. In one visit you may receive an adjustment, decompression, dry needling, and a rehab progression — chosen for your specific pattern.

Chiropractic adjustments

Precise lumbar, SI, and pelvic adjustments restore motion to the segments that are pinching the nerve and rebalance the pelvis.

Spinal decompression & traction

Gentle, targeted decompression opens space at the affected disc level — lowering intradiscal pressure and giving the nerve room to calm down.

Dry needling & acupuncture

Releases the piriformis, glute med, QL, and deep rotators that drive most piriformis-pattern sciatica. Often the fastest single change in symptoms.

Manual & soft-tissue therapy

Hands-on work on the lumbar paraspinals, hamstrings, and hip capsule to break the protective guarding pattern.

Corrective rehab

Hip hinge mechanics, core control, glute strength, and nerve-glide drills — so the sciatica doesn't come back the next time you sit, lift, or run.

What to expect

Your first visit

01A thorough history and orthopedic / neurological exam to confirm sciatica and isolate the source.
02A clear explanation of what we found, what's driving the nerve pain, and how long care should take.
03Same-day treatment — adjustments, decompression, soft-tissue work, and dry needling as appropriate.
04Two or three rehab exercises you can do at home so the calm lasts between visits.

Stop managing your sciatica. Resolve it.

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