Tingling in buttocks and back of legs: What it might be and what you can do about it
If you’ve been noticing numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles sensation creeping into your buttocks or down the back of your legs, it’s not just annoying—it could be your body waving a red flag.
You don’t have to live with it, and it’s definitely not something to ignore. At Cruz Chiropractic Wellness in NYC, we see this often—especially among active professionals who spend hours seated at a desk or on their feet all day. The good news? There are proven ways to treat it.
What Causes tingling or numbness down the leg?
This sensation—often described as “sciatica”—typically stems from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the hips and down each leg.
Common culprits include:
Prolonged sitting or poor posture
Lumbar disc herniation
Piriformis syndrome (when a small muscle deep in your glutes presses on the sciatic nerve)
Nerve entrapments or inflammation
Postural compensation from an old injury
While Google might try to convince you it's everything from a slipped disc to a tumor (thanks, WebMD), it’s more often a functional issue—one that can be assessed and addressed by a trained musculoskeletal expert.
Why ignoring it can make things worse
What starts as occasional tingling can evolve into:
Chronic discomfort
Loss of mobility
Muscle weakness
Even long-term nerve damage in severe cases
And let’s be real—when you're juggling a demanding NYC lifestyle, you don’t have time to be sidelined by pain that could’ve been handled weeks ago.
Here’s how Dr. Ashley Cruz can help you get rid of that numbness & tingling for good
At Cruz Chiropractic Wellness, we don’t just chase symptoms—we dig deeper. Dr. Ashley Cruz, D.C. uses a comprehensive, modern approach that blends:
Thorough movement assessments
Soft tissue therapy to reduce musculoskeletal tension
Targeted mobility work and rehab exercises
Hands-on adjustments (when necessary—not always)
Postural and ergonomic strategies tailored to your lifestyle
This isn’t cookie-cutter care. It’s 1:1, personalized treatment with evidence-based methods designed to get you back to living—and moving—at your best.
What the research says about numbness and tingling and chiropractic care
A 2022 meta-analysis in Spine Journal showed that manual therapy combined with exercise was significantly more effective in reducing sciatica-related symptoms than passive treatment alone.
Another study in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy emphasized the role of nerve mobility exercises and soft tissue release in improving outcomes for patients with nerve-related leg symptoms.
In other words? Your pain is real—and there is a plan to resolve it.
You deserve to feel better—Without the waitlists, runaround, or band-aid fixes
At Cruz Chiropractic Wellness, Dr. Ashley Cruz offers out-of-network care that prioritizes quality over quotas—which means your sessions are never rushed, your treatment plan is never cookie-cutter, and you're not just another name on a schedule.
Yes, it's an investment—but so is your health.
When you work with Dr. Cruz, you're getting:
Full-length sessions that actually allow time for proper assessment, hands-on care, and corrective exercise
Direct access to your provider without referral hoops or red tape
A customized care plan that treats the root of your issue—not just the symptoms
And most importantly—results that last, so you're not stuck in a cycle of temporary relief and recurring pain
Book your personalized chiropractic assessment today
If you're feeling tingling, numbness, or that weird zapping sensation in your leg or glute, don’t brush it off. Let’s figure it out together—so you can stop Googling symptoms and start feeling like yourself again.
I’d love to help you in my office located in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Get started with a free consult call or book your initial appointment directly. You can also contact our office to learn more about insurance reimbursement, treatment options, and more.
We also offer virtual care and concierge care in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
