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Sciatica Treatment in North Phoenix
Sharp, radiating pain from your low back through the hip and down the leg is a signal: the sciatic nerve is under pressure. At SpinalWorks Chiropractic in Moon Valley, we find what is compressing the nerve and correct it.
What sciatica really is
Sciatica is not a condition of the leg; it is a nerve problem that begins in the lumbar spine. Disc herniation or bulging, spinal misalignment, pelvic imbalance, bone spurs, scar tissue, or inflammation can all press on the sciatic nerve and send pain along its path.
Symptoms include pain in the glute, hip, thigh, or calf; tightness or cramping; numbness or tingling into the foot or toes; leg weakness; even sensations of coldness. It usually affects one side, and it tends to progress if the pressure at the source continues.
Long drives on I-17, repetitive lifting, or weekend pickleball at Deer Valley Park can all aggravate a lumbar spine that has lost its balance, which is why lasting relief starts with correcting that balance.
Decompress the nerve, correct the structure
Your evaluation with Dr. Steve Van Laecken DC includes a detailed history, orthopedic and neurological testing, postural assessment, and imaging when necessary, all to answer one question: what exactly is compressing your sciatic nerve? He does not chase symptoms. He corrects structure.
Care typically combines precise, segment-specific chiropractic adjustments to restore lumbar and pelvic alignment, non-surgical spinal decompression to gently reduce disc pressure on the nerve, and corrective exercises that stabilize the lower spine so the problem does not return.
What patients notice
As nerve pressure decreases, radiating leg and hip pain typically eases, numbness and tingling improve, and strength returns, all without drugs or surgery. Every case is different, so Dr. Steve DC measures progress objectively and adjusts your plan as your spine responds. Results vary from patient to patient.
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How do I know my leg pain is sciatica?
Sciatica typically runs from the low back or glute down the back of one leg, sometimes into the foot. It may burn, shoot, tingle, or cramp. An examination with orthopedic and neurological testing confirms whether the sciatic nerve is involved and identifies where it is being compressed.
Can sciatica go away on its own?
Mild episodes sometimes settle, but if the underlying disc stress or misalignment remains, symptoms tend to return and can worsen over time. Correcting the mechanical cause gives the nerve room to heal and lowers the chance of recurrence.
What is spinal decompression and does it help sciatica?
Spinal decompression uses gentle, computer-controlled traction to reduce pressure inside the lumbar discs, easing compression on the sciatic nerve. Many patients with disc-related sciatica respond well to decompression combined with corrective adjustments. Dr. Steve DC confirms whether you are a candidate first.
Do I need surgery for sciatica?
Most sciatica improves with conservative care and never requires surgery. Our approach is non-surgical and drug-free. If your examination or imaging reveals findings that need a surgical consult, Dr. Steve DC will tell you directly and refer you appropriately.
How long does sciatica treatment take?
It depends on the severity of nerve compression and how long it has been present. Some patients improve within weeks; longstanding cases take longer. You will receive a clear plan with re-evaluation points after your first examination. Results vary by individual.
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