Assessment for pain, tingling or numbness into the leg.

Symptoms can include pain that travels into the buttock or leg, pins and needles, altered sensation, heaviness or weakness. The distribution and triggers provide useful information during your assessment.

Your chiropractor may assess strength, sensation, reflexes, neural sensitivity, spinal and hip movement and changes with different positions or activities.

Existing imaging can be reviewed when relevant, while new imaging is recommended only where clinically indicated.

Nerve-related leg symptoms may be associated with disc-related changes, narrowing around neural structures, irritation outside the spine or other medical causes. A broad assessment helps avoid assuming that every symptom is sciatica or a disc problem.

For lower-back presentations, spinal decompression may be considered alongside education, movement advice and rehabilitation.

Read the spinal decompression guide.

Discuss your leg symptoms, daily activities and goals with a ChiroRelief chiropractor. Bring any existing scans or reports that may be relevant.