Conditions Treated
Sciatica Pain
Suffering with Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the body—which runs from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. It often presents as a sharp, burning, or radiating pain that travels along the path of the nerve, typically affecting one side of the body. In more severe cases, sciatica can also lead to numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, or difficulty standing and walking.
The most common cause of sciatica is a spinal misalignment or disc herniation in the lower back. When a spinal disc bulges or slips out of place, it can press against the sciatic nerve, triggering pain and inflammation. Poor posture—especially prolonged sitting or forward head posture—can also contribute to spinal misalignment and increased pressure on the lower lumbar spine, making sciatica more likely.
Sports injuries and trauma can also lead to sciatica by straining muscles or causing joint dysfunction that irritates the nerve. Athletes who frequently twist, lift, or experience impact to the lower body are particularly at risk. Additionally, age-related degeneration, such as disc thinning, spinal arthritis, or loss of flexibility, can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis), which can compress the sciatic nerve and cause chronic symptoms.
Identifying and treating the root cause of sciatic nerve irritation is key to lasting relief. Chiropractic care, especially corrective methods that focus on spinal alignment and disc health, can relieve pressure on the nerve, reduce inflammation, and restore natural function. When addressed early and properly, sciatica can be managed or even eliminated without the need for medication or surgery.
Top 10 Culprits of Sciatica Pain
Our Solution to Sciatica Pain
At Optimal Spine in London, we specialize in identifying and correcting the root cause of sciatica through expert chiropractic care and advanced Corrective Chiropractic Care using Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP). Sciatica is often the result of pressure on the sciatic nerve—most commonly from spinal misalignment, disc herniation, or poor posture. Rather than simply treating symptoms, our approach focuses on correcting the structural imbalances that cause nerve irritation and long-term discomfort.
Many of our patients come to us after months or even years of living with radiating leg pain, numbness, and limited mobility. Some have relied heavily on painkillers or were told that surgery was their only option. Through detailed digital imaging, posture analysis, and CBP protocols, we create customized treatment plans that work to relieve nerve pressure, restore spinal alignment, and allow the body to heal naturally.
Chiropractic BioPhysics is a research-based method that combines targeted spinal adjustments with postural correction and spinal rehabilitation techniques. By addressing the source of the problem—not just masking it—our patients experience lasting relief. In many cases, they are able to cancel planned surgeries, stop taking medication, and return to a life of movement, flexibility, and activity.
With three locations across Greater London, Optimal Spine is a trusted destination for individuals seeking natural, non-invasive relief from sciatica. Whether you’re an athlete trying to get back on the field, a parent chasing after little ones, or someone who simply wants to walk without pain, our team is here to help you reclaim your health and enjoy life again—without sciatica pain holding you back.
