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Sciatica Treatment
That sharp, shooting pain running from your lower back down through your hip and leg has a name: sciatica. If it’s been keeping you from standing, sitting, or sleeping comfortably, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to live with it. At Optimal Family Chiropractic, we use spinal decompression therapy, a gentle, non-surgical treatment that targets the underlying pressure on the nerve often causing sciatic pain.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips and down each leg. It’s typically caused by pressure or irritation on the nerve, often from a herniated disc, bulging disc, or degenerative changes in the spine.
Common sciatica symptoms include:
- Pain radiating from your lower back into your leg
- Sharp, burning, or shooting pain
- Numbness or tingling down the leg or foot
- Pain that worsens with sitting or standing too long
- Weakness in the leg or foot
- Pain typically affecting one side of the body
How Spinal Decompression Helps Sciatica
Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs and the nerves they may be irritating, including the sciatic nerve. This controlled, computer-guided therapy creates negative pressure within the disc space, which can help take pressure off the nerve root that’s causing your pain to radiate down your leg.
Because sciatica is frequently connected to a herniated or bulging disc rather than the sciatic nerve itself being damaged, treating the underlying disc pressure is often what actually brings relief.
The Optimal Family Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica
Dr. Wilson combines spinal decompression with a comprehensive chiropractic approach to address sciatica from multiple angles. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
- Targeted spinal decompression therapy
- Gentle chiropractic adjustments
- Rehabilitative exercises to support lasting relief
- Lifestyle and ergonomic recommendations
What to Expect During Treatment
Your visit begins with a thorough evaluation, including spinal motion X-rays, so Dr. Wilson can determine whether spinal decompression is the right approach for your specific case of sciatica. Treatment sessions typically last 8-12 minutes, and most patients find them comfortable and relaxing.
Is This Right for You?
Spinal decompression for sciatica may be worth considering if you’ve experienced:
- Radiating leg pain that hasn’t responded to rest or stretching
- Numbness or tingling down your leg
- A desire to avoid surgery or ongoing pain medication
- Frustration with sciatic pain limiting your daily life
Your Next Step to Relief
Ready to find out if spinal decompression could relieve your sciatica? Your visit begins with our standard $79 new patient exam, so Dr. Wilson can evaluate your specific situation and build a plan around it. Same-day appointments are available.
Common Questions About Sciatica Treatment
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