Gentle, posture-based chiropractic care for sciatica and nerve pain. We use precise techniques to ease pain and discomfort, improve mobility, and address what’s actually driving your sciatica pain.
Sciatica is pain, tingling or numbness that radiates from the lower back through the hips and legs, caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in the body, running from your lower spine down through each leg.
At Posture Patterns, we look for the underlying cause — postural imbalance, disc issues or muscle tension — rather than treating the sciatica pain in isolation.
Sciatica feels different from person to person, but common symptoms include sharp or burning pain radiating from the lower back into the buttock, leg or foot, tingling or numbness down the leg, weakness in the leg or foot, and discomfort that worsens with sitting, standing, bending or certain sleeping positions. It’s usually worse on one side.
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or weakness in both legs. These can indicate a rare but serious condition requiring immediate care at a hospital emergency department.
Our approach helps alleviate immediate pain and supports long-term spinal health to prevent recurrence.
Here’s what a sciatica treatment plan may include:
We assess your posture, spinal movement and the pattern of your symptoms to identify the likely source of sciatic nerve irritation.
Targeted spinal adjustments to ease pressure and restore movement through the lower back and pelvis.
Muscle release and stretching to reduce tightness in the glutes, hamstrings and lower back.
Practical guidance on sitting, standing, and workstation setup to minimise nerve strain and prevent flare-ups.
Personalised mobility and strengthening exercises help stabilise the spine and maintain results between visits.
Care That Helps You Move Forward
Every case of sciatica is different. We assess your posture, movement and history to build a plan around what's actually going on to best address it.
Our experienced team blends chiropractic adjustments with posture-focused rehabilitation, treating the movement patterns behind sciatica.
We use low-force, non-invasive techniques to improve spinal mobility while prioritising comfort.
Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, our clinic is easily accessible for patients living, working or commuting to the city.
Yes, when appropriately assessed and performed by a professional. We use gentle, low-force techniques and always explain what we’re doing. Some causes of nerve pain — such as significant disc herniation or spinal stenosis — need careful assessment before any hands-on treatment.
In many cases, yes. Addressing the postural and muscular patterns behind your symptoms, along with specific exercises between visits, can reduce the likelihood of flare-ups. How much this helps depends on the underlying cause, which we’ll discuss honestly once we understand what’s driving it for you.
