Dr Megan Malone listening as a patient describes sciatic pain during a consultation
Chiropractic Care in O’Fallon, MO

Sciatica Care That Helps You Move With Confidence

Sciatic pain can feel sharp, unpredictable, and disruptive. At Tri-County Wellness Clinic, we take a measured, thoughtful approach to sciatica care that focuses on understanding what is contributing to your symptoms and supporting safe, comfortable movement.

Why Patients Come to Tri-County Wellness for Sciatica

Sciatica is often described in alarming ways, which can make symptoms feel even more stressful. Many patients come to us unsure of what is safe to do or worried that movement will make things worse.

At Tri-County Wellness Clinic, sciatica care is centered on reassurance, clarity, and working with your body rather than against it.

Your symptoms are taken seriously

Radiating pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness are listened to without minimization.

Care is focused and adaptable

Techniques are selected based on comfort, sensitivity, and how your body responds.

We look at the whole movement system

Sciatic symptoms often involve the lower back, hips, posture, and daily movement patterns.

Understanding Sciatica

What May Be Contributing to Your Symptoms

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed somewhere along its pathway. Symptoms can vary in intensity and may change with activity, posture, or stress.

Some common contributing factors include:
• Restricted movement in the lower back or hips
• Muscle tension affecting nerve space
• Prolonged sitting or repetitive strain
• Disc or joint changes over time
• Previous injuries or flare ups

You do not need to know exactly what is causing your sciatica before your visit. Understanding patterns and contributors is part of the care process.

How Sciatica Is Treated

Our Supportive Approach to Sciatic Pain

Care at Tri-County Wellness Clinic is designed to support movement, reduce strain, and help you feel more confident using your body.

1

Listen

We begin by understanding where symptoms show up, what makes them better or worse, and how they affect daily life.

2

Discuss

We talk through possible contributors to nerve irritation and answer questions clearly and calmly.

3

Gentle Exam

Comfort focused movement and functional checks help us understand how your spine, hips, and surrounding muscles are working together.

4

Personal Plan

Your care plan is built collaboratively and adjusted as your body responds over time.

Care at Tri-County Wellness Clinic is designed to support movement, reduce strain, and help you feel more confident using your body.

Meet Dr. Megan Malone

Guided by education, grounded in care

Dr Megan Malone is the owner and lead chiropractor at Tri-County Wellness Clinic. She takes a whole body approach to care, recognizing that nerve related symptoms are often influenced by posture, movement patterns, and nervous system stress.

Her clinical focus includes chiropractic care, functional medicine, and women’s health support. She works with patients who want thoughtful care, clear explanations, and a pace that feels safe.

Dr Malone emphasizes listening, consent, and collaboration throughout the care process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractic care may help support movement, reduce strain, and address contributing factors for many people with sciatic symptoms.

No. Sciatica can have multiple contributors, including joints, muscles, posture, and movement patterns.

Movement is often an important part of recovery. We guide movement carefully based on your comfort and symptoms.

Care is adapted to your needs and comfort. Gentle techniques are used when symptoms are sensitive.

That is common with sciatica. Care plans are flexible and adjusted as symptoms change.

Office Hours

DayHours
Monday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM*
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM*
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM*
Thursday1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
FridayBy Special Appointment  Only
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

*Closed for lunch from 12 to 2 PM

Location and Contact

Tri-County Wellness Clinic
28 Crossroads Plaza, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Located within the Crossroads Plaza. We are in the same plaza as X Golf, with Sherwin Williams Paint just across the road.
Phone:
  (636) 294-7933