Find Relief from Sciatica

Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica describes pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down into the leg, often caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. This may be linked to a disc injury, joint irritation, or muscular tightness. Symptoms can range from mild and intermittent to severe and disabling, affecting daily activities and quality of life.

Common Causes of Sciatica

• ‘Slipped’ or herniated disc
• Joint or muscle strain
• Spinal wear-and-tear changes
• Prolonged sitting or postural causes
• Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis)
• Tight muscles beneath the buttock 

Why Choose Us

• Comprehensive care – combining chiropractic treatment and rehabilitation exercise in our fully equipped rehab suite
• Evidence-based approach – every treatment is guided by the latest NICE and World Health Organisation musculoskeletal care guidelines
• Individualised treatment plans – no generic handouts; your plan is tailored to your specific condition, goals, and lifestyle
• Local, trusted expertise – supporting patients across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion with professional, patient-centred care that understands the wider healthcare picture in West Wales

When to Seek Help

You should consider professional assessment if you experience:

• Sharp, shooting pain in the buttock, thigh, or leg
• Tingling, pins and needles, or numbness in the leg or foot
• Weakness in the leg or foot
• Pain that worsens with sitting, coughing, or bending
• Recurring episodes that interfere with sleep, work, or daily life

You should seek urgent medical attention if you develop sudden severe weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or unexplained weight loss.

How We Assess Sciatica 

At Tenby Chiropractic, your initial consultation includes:

• Case history – understanding your complaint and how it developed, but also understanding how it's affecting you 
• Medical, drug and surgical history – factoring in the bigger health picture and understanding your complaint in context
• Physical examination – observation, hands-on tissue and joint assessment, movement pattern testing, range of motion and muscle tone tests, medical screening (blood pressure, heart sounds and more) along with neurological and orthopaedic special testing

How We Can Help

• Chiropractic care – safe, evidence-based hands-on therapies including spinal manipulation, mobilisation,  and soft tissue techniques to restore mobility and ease discomfort
• Rehabilitation exercises in our fully equipped Rehab Suite– tailored to you to improve strength, flexibility, and controlled movement in the spine and core
• Posture & ergonomic advice – practical changes for work and daily life to reduce strain promote recovery
• Self-care plans – guidance on all the things you need to do at home to get better, from stretches to stress management, to nutrition advice and beyond
•  Exercise prescription – general exercise advice or specific strength and conditioning coaching, depending on your needs
• Clear referral pathway – if needed, we will refer you to your GP to discuss MRI, imaging, or further specialist opinion

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards restoring comfortable, confident movement and relief from sciatica.