Sciatica Treatment in McMurray, PA

That shooting pain down your leg? Let’s figure out what’s actually causing it.

If you’ve got pain running from your lower back or buttock down the back of your leg — sometimes all the way into your foot — there’s a good chance the sciatic nerve is involved. It’s one of the most common reasons people come to see us, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of folks assume it’s just something they have to live with. Most of the time, that’s not true — most cases get better with conservative care, though a few need more. Here’s the thing most people don’t realize: sciatica describes a set of symptoms, not a single diagnosis. Something is irritating the nerve — most often a herniated disc or bone spur pressing on a nerve root in the low back, or sometimes a tight muscle in the buttock (piriformis) pressing on the nerve itself. That’s why the first visit matters so much. We do a full evaluation to find out what’s actually driving your symptoms instead of guessing.

What sciatica can feel like:

• Sharp, shooting, or burning pain down one leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg, calf, or foot
• Pain that gets worse when you sit too long, cough, or sneeze
• Weakness or that “leg might give out” feeling
• Aching in the lower back or buttock, sometimes dull, sometimes intense

From there, treatment is built around what we find. That might mean chiropractic adjustments to restore motion, soft tissue work to calm down irritated muscles, and rehab exercises to help keep the problem from coming back. No two cases get the exact same plan, and not every option fits every case.

Sciatica care in McMurray, PA

We help people in McMurray, Peters Township, Canonsburg, Upper St. Clair, and Bethel Park with sciatica — without medications or surgery. We start with a thorough exam to find what’s actually driving your pain, then explain it in plain language and build a clear plan. A first visit runs about 45–60 minutes, regular visits run 15–30 minutes. We’ve been serving the South Hills for 7 years, with 270+ Google reviews across our Mt. Lebanon and McMurray offices, and we can often get you in within 24 hours. Dr. Conner Smith and Dr. Angelo Minella see patients at this office. Book online or call (412) 444-8455 — we’ll see if we can help. Our office is at 3821 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317.

Towns we serve

• McMurray
• Peters Township
• Canonsburg
• Upper St. Clair
• Bethel Park

Visit our McMurray office, learn more about sciatica, or see how we treat back and neck pain in McMurray.