Boulder Sports Clinic

Sciatica Treatment
in Boulder, CO

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Sciatica Treatment in Boulder, CO

Pain, Numbness, or Tingling Shooting Down Your Leg?
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Sciatica is a common—and often misunderstood—cause of low back pain that radiates into the hip, leg, or foot. At Boulder Sports Clinic, we regularly treat sciatica in active adults, desk workers, runners, skiers, and aging athletes throughout Boulder.

Common symptoms include:

  • Sharp, burning, or electric pain down one leg
  • Numbness or tingling in the glute, thigh, calf, or foot
  • Pain that worsens with sitting, driving, or bending

If these symptoms sound familiar, sciatica—not just “tight muscles”—may be the cause.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica refers to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. This nerve travels from the lower back, through the hips and glutes, and down each leg.Sciatic pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Identifying what’s irritating the nerve is the key to effective treatment.

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Common Causes of Sciatica


Sciatica can develop for several reasons, including:
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  • Disc bulges or herniations
  • Joint irritation in the lower spine
  • Tight or overactive muscles (including the piriformis)
  • Poor movement mechanics or prolonged sitting
  • Previous back injuries that never fully resolved
Because multiple structures can affect the sciatic nerve, effective care must look beyond the painful area alone.This is why rest alone often doesn’t fix the problem.
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Why Sciatica Often Doesn’t Improve With Rest Alone

Many people try:
  • Rest
  • Stretching
  • Ice
  • Pain Medication
While these may provide temporary relief, symptoms often return if the underlying cause of nerve irritation isn’t addressed.
Without restoring proper spinal motion, muscle balance, and movement patterns, sciatic pain can linger—or worsen over time.
Our Approach

How We Treat Sciatica at Boulder Sports Clinic

At Boulder Sports Clinic, sciatica treatment focuses on relieving nerve irritation while correcting the mechanical issues that caused it.
Your personalized care plan may include:

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Care:

Manual and low force adjustments to the spine and extremities to improve joint alignment and restore optimal range of motion.
Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy:

Personalized rehabilitation plans that promote injury healing, strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and prevent future injuries enabling a quicker return to daily activities.
Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy:

The application of hands-on therapy to address trigger points and tight muscles, improve lymphatic drainage, and reduce muscle and joint stiffness.
Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy:

A non-invasive treatment that utilizes high-energy sound waves to break down scar tissue and stimulate the body's natural healing process, promoting tissue regeneration, enhanced blood circulation, and effective pain relief.
Class 4 laser Therapy

Class 4 laser Therapy:

Leveraging dual-wavelength infrared light energy to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation, while accelerating tissue healing and boosting cellular regeneration through photobiomodulation.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation:

The use of superficial or intramuscular stimulation 
of muscles to help decrease muscle stiffness and improve range of motion.
PEMF Therapy

PEMF Therapy:

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes electromagnetic fields to address neuromuscular injuries and reduce joint pain and stiffness.
Active Release Techniques

Active Release Techniques:

A non-invasive manual therapy technique designed to reduce muscle tightness and optimize the movement of muscles, ligaments, and nerves throughout the body.
Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy:

The use of fascial cups to release myofascial adhesions, alleviate trigger points, improve circulation, enhance lymphatic drainage, reduce fine lines, and diminish the appearance of cellulite.
Trigger Point Dry Needling

Trigger Point Dry Needling:

The use of fine needles to target trigger points in muscles, releasing tension and stimulating the body’s natural healing processes without the use of medication.
Graston Technique

Graston Technique:

Instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy that enhances circulation, reduces fascial adhesions, and restores range of motion in muscles and joints.
Kinesio Taping

Kinesio Taping:

The application of specialized tape to support muscles and joints, enhance circulation, reduce bruising and swelling, and promote healing—all without restricting movement.
Spinal Decompression Table

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy:

Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment that relieves pressure on spinal discs, joints, and nerves using a motorized table. We use the advanced HillDT Decompression Table, which adapts in real time to your body for a safer, more comfortable experience. This therapy is ideal for conditions like herniated discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, disc degeneration, and chronic low back or neck pain.
Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy:

Targeted movements and breath work to enhance posture, increase flexibility, relieve muscle tension, alleviate stress, and restore balance to the central nervous system.
Postural Correction

Postural Correction:

Focused stretching and strengthening exercises designed to correct muscle compensation patterns, enhance posture alignment, and prevent future injuries.

What to Expect at Your First Visit


Your first visit includes:

  • A detailed history and movement assessment
  • Neurological and movement assessment
  • Spine and hip evaluation
  • Identification of the source of nerve irritation
  • A clear, step-by-step treatment plan
You’ll leave knowing what’s wrong, why it’s happening, and how we’ll fix it.
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When Should You Seek Treatment for Sciatica?

We recommend scheduling an evaluation if:
  • Leg pain or numbness has lasted longer than 1 week
  • Pain is worsening or limiting daily activities
  • Sitting, driving, or sleeping is difficult
  • You’ve had repeated episodes of sciatica
Early treatment often means faster recovery and fewer visits.

Schedule Sciatica Treatment in Boulder
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You don’t have to live with ongoing nerve pain or hope it resolves on its own.
Schedule a sciatica evaluation or injury screen at Boulder Sports Clinic and get a clear plan to relieve pain and restore movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions


How long does sciatica take to heal?
Recovery timelines vary, but many patients see meaningful improvement within weeks once nerve irritation and movement issues are addressed.
‍Do I need imaging like an MRI?
Not always. Imaging is only recommended when clinically necessary based on exam findings.
‍Can sciatica be treated without surgery?
Yes. Most cases respond very well to conservative, non-surgical care.
‍Can I combine chiropractic care and physical therapy?
Absolutely. Combining services is often the most effective approach for resolving sciatica.
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Trusted Sciatica Care for Active Adults in Boulder


Boulder Sports Clinic has extensive experience helping athletes and active adults overcome sciatica and return to work, training, and outdoor activities with confidence.
Whether your symptoms started suddenly or developed over time, our team is here to help you move forward—comfortably and safely.
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