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Chiro & Physio for Sciatica Relief

Struggling with sciatica? Our expert team provides targeted care to ease nerve pain and restore movement. Book now and feel better today!

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Let’s fix your sciatica.

Whether it’s a herniated disc, spinal misalignment, nerve compression, or something else, sciatica can make sitting, walking, or even sleeping feel unbearable.

The good news? We can help. At Elite HP, we’ve treated all kinds of sciatic pain, from sudden flare-ups to chronic, long-term discomfort.

We offer personalised chiropractic and physiotherapy care to get to the root of your sciatica and create a treatment plan that relieves pressure, restores mobility, and gets you back on your feet.

Ready to leave sciatica behind? Book an appointment today, we’re here to help you move freely again.

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What causes sciatica?

Sciatica is a common condition that can come on suddenly or build over time, usually caused by spinal misalignment, a herniated disc, muscle tightness, or nerve compression.

To help you understand what’s going on, we’ve broken it down into key causes:

    • Sharp, shooting pain down the leg

    • Numbness or tingling in the lower back, buttock, or leg

    • Muscle weakness in the affected leg

    • Pain that worsens when sitting, coughing, or sneezing

  • We treat a wide range of sciatica-related issues—from occasional flare-ups to long-standing or complex nerve pain. Common conditions we help with include:

    • Herniated or bulging discs – discs press on the sciatic nerve, triggering sharp pain down the leg

    • Piriformis syndrome – tight piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve in the buttock

    • Spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal leads to nerve compression

    • Spondylolisthesis – a slipped vertebra puts pressure on the sciatic nerve

    • Degenerative disc disease – wear and tear in the spine causes instability and nerve irritation

    • Postural or muscular imbalances – poor movement patterns increase strain on the lower back

    • Pregnancy-related sciatica – shifts in posture and weight compress the nerve

    Whether you’re facing persistent sciatica, shooting pain, or limited mobility, our experienced team can design a tailored treatment plan to relieve pressure, improve movement, and restore comfort

  • Sciatica pain is usually caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down through your legs. The most common causes include:

    • Herniated or bulging discs – Discs pressing on the sciatic nerve, often causing sharp, shooting pain

    • Spinal stenosis – Narrowing of the spinal canal that pinches the nerve

    • Piriformis syndrome – Tightness in the piriformis muscle compressing the nerve in the buttock

    • Spondylolisthesis – A slipped vertebra that puts pressure on the nerve

    • Degenerative disc disease – Age-related disc wear causing inflammation or instability

    • Poor posture or movement habits – Creating muscle imbalances and added stress on the lower spine

    • Pregnancy-related changes – Shifting weight and pelvic alignment affecting nerve pathways

    At Elite HP, we identify the exact cause and tailor chiropractic treatment to relieve pressure, reduce pain, and restore function.

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Your recovery is our priority

 At Elite Health, we’ve helped thousands of locals, from tradies to desk workers, find lasting relief from sciatica and get back to living pain-free.

Our team brings global experience, having supported professional athletes and large organisations across Queensland in preventing and managing nerve-related pain.

Whether your sciatica started at work, during training, or from daily stress on your spine, we know how to help.

We stand by the quality of our care. If you’re not completely satisfied with your first physiotherapy session, we’ll refund the full appointment fee—no questions asked.

If sciatica is slowing you down, don’t wait. Book your appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief.

How do we treat sciatica?

Chiropractic and physiotherapy for sciatica starts with a detailed assessment to pinpoint the root cause—whether it’s a disc issue, nerve compression, or muscular imbalance. From there, we create a personalised treatment plan to ease pain, improve mobility, and stop flare-ups from recurring. Common treatments include:

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    Active Release Technique

    Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on treatment used to target tight or irritated muscles, tendons, and fascia causing sciatica. By applying tension while moving the body through specific ranges, ART helps release adhesions around the sciatic nerve, great for relieving pain from piriformis syndrome or muscle-related compression.

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    Dry Needling

    Dry needling is effective for releasing deep trigger points in the glutes, lower back, or hamstrings that may be irritating the sciatic nerve. The needle elicits a twitch response to relax the muscle, improve circulation, and speed up healing, ideal for stubborn, deep-seated pain that isn’t resolving with stretching or massage alone.

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    Exercise Therapy

    Once your symptoms ease, we’ll guide you through a structured exercise program to strengthen your core, glutes, and lower back while improving posture, flexibility, and mobility. This helps take pressure off the sciatic nerve and reduces the risk of future flare-ups—whether your sciatica stems from work, training, or daily habits.

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    Kinesio Tape, Cupping & More

    To support your recovery between sessions, we may use techniques like kinesio taping, cupping, Graston scraping, dry needling, mobility drills, and other manual therapies. These help reduce muscle tension, support spinal alignment, improve blood flow, and enhance nerve mobility during the healing process.

Ready to say goodbye to sciatica pain?

What makes Elite HP different?

  • Pain-free living, not endless appointments.

    We focus on fixing the root cause of your sciatica, not just masking symptoms. Our goal is to help you move freely again, without needing constant repeat visits.

  • Immediate relief from your first session.

    While other clinics may spend the first couple of sessions just talking, we get straight to work. After a quick but thorough assessment, we begin treatment immediately to give you fast relief.

  • Physio, chiro, needling and more under one roof.

     No need to bounce between clinics. At Elite HP, you’ll find everything you need to recover from sciatica: chiro, physio, dry needling, rehab, and more, all under one roof.

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Sciatica Chiropractor FAQ

  • Yes, chiropractors are highly effective in treating sciatica. At Elite HP, our chiropractors focus on relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve through spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and personalised rehab. We aim to reduce pain quickly while addressing the root cause to prevent flare-ups.

  •  It depends on the severity and underlying cause, but many clients at Elite HP start to feel relief within just 1–3 sessions. We don’t believe in unnecessary appointments, we’ll build a plan focused on fast results and long-term recovery.

  • Common triggers include poor posture, sitting for long periods, lifting incorrectly, tight muscles (especially in the glutes or lower back), or disc-related issues. At Elite HP, we identify your specific cause and guide you on how to manage or avoid future flare-ups.

  • Both can be effective, and at Elite HP, you don’t have to choose; we combine chiro and physio for a more complete approach. This allows us to treat both the spine and the surrounding muscles to give you better, faster results.

  • No, chiropractic care for sciatica is safe and gentle. Our team at Elite HP uses targeted techniques to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve without causing discomfort. We always adjust treatment based on your pain level and comfort.

  • While mild cases might improve with rest and activity changes, sciatica often returns without proper care.

    At Elite HP, we treat both the symptoms and root cause to stop the cycle and get you back to pain-free movement, so you’re not stuck managing flare-ups long term.