Sciatica Treatment in Roswell, GA
That shooting pain down your leg has a source. Treating the source, not just the symptom, is the whole point.
A nerve under pressure
Sciatica is not really a diagnosis. It is a description: pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your low back through the hip and down the leg. The real question is what is pressing on the nerve.
Common culprits include a herniated or bulging disc, degenerative changes that narrow the nerve's exit, joint restriction in the low back or pelvis, and muscular tension deep in the hip. Each one calls for a different emphasis in care, which is why the examination comes first.
How we approach it
- A careful history and examination to locate the actual source of the irritation
- Gentle Torque Release adjusting to restore motion and calm the tension pattern around the nerve
- Spinal decompression when a disc is compressing the nerve root
- Honest guidance: if your findings point to something chiropractic should not treat, you will hear that plainly and get pointed in the right direction
Sciatica, answered
Will an adjustment make my sciatica worse?
Torque Release Technique uses a light instrument impulse rather than twisting, which makes it well suited to an irritated nerve. Care is always adapted to how your body responds.
How long does sciatica take to resolve?
It varies with the cause and how long the nerve has been irritated. What you should expect from any provider is a clear plan with checkpoints, so progress is measured rather than assumed.
When is sciatica an emergency?
Sudden loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness in the groin area, or rapidly worsening leg weakness are red flags. Seek emergency care immediately for those symptoms rather than waiting for an appointment.
Leg pain is not a lifestyle.
Find the source, treat the source. Call the office or send a message and we will get you in.