Condition
Sciatica
Address the Nerve, Not Just the Pain
Non-surgical care for sciatic nerve pain using spinal decompression, corrective chiropractic, and supporting therapies.
By Dr. Logan Swaim · Last updated May 26, 2026
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Understanding Sciatica
What It Is & Why It Happens
Sciatica is nerve pain that travels from the lower back, through the hip, and down the leg. The root cause is almost always a disc herniation, spinal misalignment, or muscle compression irritating the sciatic nerve. Masking the pain with medication does nothing for the underlying problem.
Our approach is designed to identify the specific cause and address it directly. Spinal decompression therapy gently stretches the spine to take pressure off the disc, while corrective chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment so the nerve is no longer compressed.
Most sciatica patients respond well to this combined approach — often within 6-12 weeks — and avoid the need for injections or surgery entirely.
Common Symptoms
Signs You Might Be Dealing With Sciatica
- Sharp or burning pain radiating down one leg
- Numbness or tingling in the foot or toes
- Pain that worsens when sitting
- Weakness in the affected leg
- Pain that starts in the lower back
- Difficulty standing up from sitting
How We Help
Our Treatment Approach
- Thorough exam to identify the specific root cause
- Spinal decompression therapy for disc-related sciatica
- Torque Release Technique adjustments
- Shockwave therapy for chronic soft tissue inflammation
- Home exercises to support healing between visits
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Treatments for Sciatica
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical care for herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease.
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Corrective Chiropractic
Precise, progressive corrections that produce lasting structural change — not just temporary relief. Think of it like orthodontics for your spine.
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Shockwave Therapy
For chronic pain sufferers. 60% improvement often seen within 3 visits. Drug-free, surgery-free, fast results.
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Symptoms Often Linked to Sciatica
The Nervous System Map
What sciatica connects to
Sciatica is rarely an isolated problem — it's tied into specific spinal regions and body systems we map in the office. Click any to see the deeper picture.
Spinal regions
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