Sciatica treatment
Sciatica relief, without surgery
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If pain shoots from your low back down through your hip and leg, that is your sciatic nerve under pressure. We find what is pinching it, usually a disc, and take the pressure off so the pain stops. We help patients across Salisbury, Newburyport, and the North Shore.
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Newman Chiropractic treats sciatica in Salisbury, MA and across the North Shore. Sciatica is pain that radiates from the low back into the leg, almost always from a disc or joint pressing on the sciatic nerve. We find the exact cause and take pressure off the nerve with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, Class IV laser, and focused shockwave, tracked by your Spinal Health Score. Care is out-of-network, your first visit is $97, and programs are priced from standard insurance rates with a 15-25% courtesy applied.
The real problem
What is actually causing your sciatica?
Sciatica is not really a condition on its own. It is the sign of a nerve under pressure. In most cases a disc in your lower back is pressing on the sciatic nerve root, usually at L4-L5 or L5-S1, and that is what sends pain, numbness, or tingling down your hip, leg, and sometimes into your foot. Stretching and pain relievers might quiet it for a while, but until the pressure on the nerve is relieved, it keeps coming back.
That is what we correct. We find the exact level that is involved, take the pressure off the nerve, and track the change with your Spinal Health Score so you can see it working. Sciatica often travels with low back pain, and we treat the cause behind both. If we do not think we can help, we will tell you that on day one.
What we look for
What sets off the sciatic nerve?
Sciatica almost always comes down to something pressing on the nerve. The right fix depends on what, which is why we examine and image before we recommend anything.
Herniated or bulging disc
The most common cause. A disc pushes out and presses on the nerve root, often relieved with non-surgical spinal decompression.
Degenerative changes
Years of wear narrow the space around the nerve, leaving it irritated and inflamed.
A pinched nerve root
When a spinal joint loses its normal motion, the nerve passing through it gets compressed.
Tight soft tissue
A tight muscle or scar tissue behind the hip can clamp down on the nerve. Focused shockwave helps here.
Our approach
How do you treat sciatica for good?
Corrective care is built on measurable progress. It starts with a two-visit evaluation: a real history, an exam of how your spine moves, and imaging so we can see exactly which level is pressing on the nerve. Then we recommend a program with a defined number of visits and a clear goal.
For sciatica we usually lead with non-surgical spinal decompression to take pressure off the disc and nerve, paired with chiropractic adjustments, Class IV laser for the inflammation, and focused shockwave for the soft tissue. We re-measure your Spinal Health Score as we go, so you can see the change instead of taking our word for it.
Your first visit
What happens at your first visit?
Your first visit is $97. The evaluation runs across two visits, with a dedicated case review in between, so nothing gets rushed and your recommendations are built on real findings.
Visit one: your exam and your story
We start with what is going on, what you have already tried, and what you want to get back to. Then a real exam of how your spine moves and where the nerve is being pinched, with imaging when it is needed.
Behind the scenes: your case review
Between visits, the team reviews your findings in detail, so what we recommend is based on your data and not a quick guess in the room.
Visit two: your answer and your path
You will know exactly what is going on, what it will take to correct it, and what the investment looks like, before you decide anything. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you that too.
Common questions about sciatica
Can a chiropractor actually fix sciatica?
Often, yes, because most sciatica is a nerve compression problem, and that is exactly what corrective care addresses. The key is finding the real source first. Your two-visit evaluation, including imaging, tells us whether we can solve your case. Not everyone is a fit, and we are honest about that up front.
Do I need surgery or an injection for sciatica?
Most sciatica resolves without either. We X-ray every new patient and review any prior MRIs, and non-surgical decompression resolves many cases that looked like they were heading toward surgery. If you do need a referral, we will tell you.
How long until my sciatica gets better?
Many people feel the radiating pain ease within the first few weeks. Lasting correction takes a full program, usually around three months, customized to your condition and your goal. We track it monthly so you can see progress, not just feel it.
Do you take insurance?
We are out-of-network, which means we do not bill insurance for your care. Our programs are priced from standard insurance rates with a 15-25% courtesy applied, and every program is priced upfront so there is no open-ended tab. We provide superbills for additional out-of-network reimbursement, and we accept HSA, FSA, and CareCredit. Your first visit is $97.
My sciatica keeps coming back. Why?
Recurring sciatica almost always means the pressure on the nerve was never actually relieved, only quieted for a while. We find the exact level that is involved and correct it, then track it with your Spinal Health Score so the relief holds.
What does care cost?
Your first visit is $97. After that, the cost depends on the program your goal calls for, and you will see the full price before care begins. Want the details first? See our frequently asked questions.
Ready to start
You came in with a problem. You'll leave with an answer.
Book your $97 first visit and find out exactly what is pressing on your nerve, and whether we can help. Transparent pricing, monthly payment options available, and HSA/FSA accepted.
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