Sciatica Treatment in Chesterfield

Find the root cause

Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis — it’s the name for what an irritated or compressed sciatic nerve feels like. The question that actually matters is where along the nerve’s path the trouble starts. Dr. Noonan traces it back to the lumbar segment, disc, or joint responsible using orthopedic and neurological testing, and orders x-rays when the exam calls for them, because a disc problem and a joint restriction can feel nearly identical from the outside and are not treated the same way.

Custom care plan

Care is aimed at taking pressure off the nerve, so the plan follows what the exam found: targeted chiropractic adjustments to the segment involved, spinal decompression when a disc is the culprit, and soft-tissue work when the muscles around the nerve are part of the picture. You’ll also get specific movement to do between visits — with sciatica, what happens on the other six days matters as much as what happens on the table.

Preventative care

If needed, once the leg symptoms settle we turn to keeping the nerve clear: sitting habits, core support, hip mobility, and how you lift. Sciatica has a real habit of coming back when the mechanics behind it never change, so this stretch of care is the difference between feeling better now and still feeling good a year from now.

Dr. Noonan specializes in treating sciatica and nerve pain.

Sciatica is a painful condition that causes symptoms in the legs, but can also spread to the arms and other parts of the body. It can be caused from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. The pain often starts in the back and travels down one side of your leg. It can feel like numbness, tingling, or burning as well as pain.

What sets our practice apart from other sciatica treatments available in Chesterfield is that we address not just your symptoms themselves but the underlying problems causing your sciatica symptoms.

How do you get sciatica pain?

Sciatica is a condition that can be caused by a number of things, including a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or even pregnancy. In most cases, the pain starts in the lower back and travels down one side of the leg. The pain can vary significantly from person to person, but typically it feels like numbness, tingling, burning, or just plain pain.

What is the sciatic nerve?

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the base of the spine down the back of each leg. The sciatic nerve controls many functions in the legs, including movement and feeling. It also helps regulate blood pressure in the feet. Damage to the sciatic nerve can cause a wide range of symptoms, including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Common sciatica pain symptoms

Pain from sciatica commonly occurs in the lower back and legs. Those suffering from sciatica usually feel pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or a combination of them all. Symptoms can be short-term or last for longer periods of time.

Sciatica pain symptoms will continue to come back until the underlying cause is treated.

Sciatic nerve pain relief in Chesterfield

Pain from sciatica can be debilitating. It can impact your daily life, including work and personal activities. If you’re dealing with sciatica pain, it’s best to seek treatment before it manifests into larger issues for your health. Our chiropractic team is very experienced in finding the root cause of your sciatica pain and building a treatment plan to eliminate the cause and get you living pain-free.

Chiropractic care for sciatica pain in Chesterfield

You don’t have to live in pain! Book your appointment today to see our chiropractic team in Chesterfield to start your path to recovery. Eliminate sciatica pain and get back to living a pain-free life.