Beard Family Chiropractic, Conway, AR. Updated 2026-11-09.
Sciatica is pain along the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in your low back, runs through the hip and goes down the back of each leg. When it gets pinched or irritated, you may feel sharp pain, burning, tingling or numbness. Most people feel it on one side.
Sciatica is a sign, not a diagnosis. Something is bothering the nerve. Finding that something is the first job of the exam.
Sudden leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin needs urgent medical care. Call 911 or go to the ER.
Several things can crowd or irritate the nerve. A stiff joint in the low back or pelvis can do it. So can a tight muscle deep in the hip. A bulging disc can also press on a nerve root. Each cause calls for a slightly different plan, which is why a hands-on exam matters more than a guess.
Busy adults who work, lift, garden, run and coach their kids put a lot of load on the low back over the years. Tight hips and long hours in a chair add strain, and one small twist can set off the nerve. Dr. Merissa looks at the whole chain: low back, pelvis, hips and the way you walk and lift.
Your plan is built for you. Not every case needs every step. Learn more about SoftWave therapy or read our post on helping patients with sciatica.
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Track when the pain starts, which positions make it worse and how far you can walk. These notes help shape your plan and show whether care is working.
Sciatica can also show up in pregnancy. Read about back pain during pregnancy or see our prenatal chiropractic care. Families can also see our pediatric chiropractic care.
Do not wait if leg pain comes with fever, a fall or injury, or weakness that is getting worse. If your pain has lasted more than a week or keeps coming back, book an exam so we can find the cause.
Beard Family Chiropractic, 675 Dave Ward Dr., Suite 105, Conway, AR 72034. Phone (501) 504-6280. We see patients from Conway, Greenbrier, Vilonia, Mayflower and across Faulkner County. Choosing a chiropractor? See what to look for in a Conway chiropractor or our chiropractor near me in Conway page. Ready to come in? Book online.
Often, yes. Many people with sciatica feel better with chiropractic care that improves how the low back and hips move. Dr. Merissa Beard does an exam first to see if care is a good fit for you.
Pain, burning or tingling that runs from the low back or hip down one leg is the classic sign. An exam can tell sciatica from other causes of leg pain.
It depends on the cause. Some cases ease in a few weeks. Others last longer. Dr. Merissa will tell you what she sees at your exam.
Chiropractic care is a safe choice for most people when it follows a careful exam. We refer you to a medical doctor when your signs call for it.
SoftWave TRT is offered in our Conway office alongside chiropractic care. Dr. Merissa will tell you at your exam if it fits your case.
We are at 675 Dave Ward Dr., Suite 105, Conway, AR 72034. We also see patients from Greenbrier, Vilonia, Mayflower and across Faulkner County.
Beard Family Chiropractic - Conway Chiropractor
675 Dave Ward Dr. Ste 105, Conway, AR 72034
Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your own health.
