Do you feel a burning, shooting or electric-shock pain running from your lower back or buttock all the way down one leg? Is it worse when you sit, cough, or walk around City Park or Cataract Gorge? That’s classic sciatica — and it’s one of the most common conditions we help Launceston locals overcome at VIBE Chiropractic.

We regularly see patients from Riverside, Newstead, Trevallyn, Kings Meadows and all across Northern Tasmania who want to get rid of sciatica without relying only on pain medication.

What is Sciatica and Why It’s So Common in Launceston

Sciatica isn’t a diagnosis on its own — it’s the name for pain caused when the sciatic nerve (the longest nerve in your body) becomes irritated or compressed. Common triggers we see locally include:

  • Bulging or herniated lumbar discs (especially L4-L5 and L5-S1)

  • Tight piriformis muscles in the buttock (“piriformis syndrome”)

  • Spinal stenosis or arthritis narrowing the nerve exits

  • Pregnancy (we see many expectant mums from Launceston and surrounds)

  • Long hours driving trucks, tractors or sitting at desks

Symptoms of Sciatica

  • Sharp, burning or electric pain down one leg (rarely both)

  • Numbness, pins-and-needles or weakness in the leg or foot

  • Pain that worsens when sitting or standing for long periods

  • Difficulty walking or standing up from a chair

  • Lower back pain (though sometimes the leg pain is far worse)

How VIBE Chiropractic May Help Your Sciatica

We use gentle, evidence-based chiropractic techniques proven helpful for many sciatica sufferers:

  • Specific lumbar and pelvic adjustments to reduce nerve pressure

  • Soft-tissue work on tight hip and glute muscles

  • Neural mobilisation techniques to help the nerve glide freely again

  • Tailored rehab exercises you can do at home or at Prince’s Square

Research from high-quality studies (e.g., Spine Journal, European Spine Journal) shows that chiropractic care, when appropriate, can reduce pain and disability in acute and chronic sciatica — often faster than usual care alone.

Every case is different, so we always perform a thorough examination first and refer for imaging or to your GP if red flags are present.

Ready to Walk Without That Shooting Leg Pain?

Don’t put up with sciatica any longer. Book your initial consultation at VIBE Chiropractic today.

Phone: (03) 6310 8423 - Location: 208 Westbury Road, Prospect TAS 7250 (Conveniently located for all Northern Tasmania residents)

Move better. Feel better. Live better — naturally.

Sciatica Pain Relief in Launceston – VIBE Chiropractic