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Sciatica Treatment in Orlando, FL
Sciatica is pain, weakness, numbness or tingling that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, most often from a herniated or bulging disc, degenerative changes or spinal joint problems. Orlando Spine and Wellness Center treats sciatica without surgery using spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments and Class IV laser therapy for patients across Orlando and Lake Nona.
Follow the Nerve: Sciatica Explained
What Causes Sciatica?
Herniated and bulging discs in the lower back
Degenerative disc disease
Posterior facet syndrome and bone spurs
Spinal stenosis
Piriformis syndrome, when a tight buttock muscle irritates the nerve
Car accidents, falls and lifting injuries
Pregnancy
Common Sciatica Symptoms
- Pain that radiates from the lower back or buttock down the leg
- Burning, shooting or electric pain
- Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
- Weakness in the leg or foot
- Pain that worsens when sitting, coughing or sneezing
Pain that travels down the leg?
Sciatica follows the path of the sciatic nerve, from the lower back to the foot.
How We Treat Sciatica in Orlando
Non-surgical care that targets the cause of nerve pressure and inflammation.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression with the Triton DTS system to reduce disc pressure on the nerve.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments to improve lumbar and pelvic motion.
Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy to calm nerve inflammation.
Graston & Cupping
Graston soft tissue therapy and cupping for tight piriformis and hip muscles.
E-Stim & Traction
Electrical muscle stimulation and intersegmental traction to ease spasm.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation to restore strength and protect the spine.
Spinal Decompression for Sciatica
You stay fully clothed on a computer-controlled table that gently unloads the spine.
- Decompression sessions last 10 to 30 minutes, and most programs include 15 to 25 sessions over 5 to 7 weeks.
- You stay fully clothed on a computer-controlled table that gently unloads the spine.
- Decompression is a cash-pay program, and we explain costs before you begin.
Finding the Source of Your Sciatica
Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying problem, often an injured or irritated spinal nerve root. Our exam pinpoints the cause so treatment targets it directly.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Go to the ER for loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs or rapidly worsening leg weakness.
Daily Habits That Help Sciatica
Break up long periods of sitting
Avoid sitting on a wallet
Use lumbar support in the car
Keep moving with gentle walks
Sleep with a pillow between your knees
Break up long periods of sitting, avoid sitting on a wallet, use lumbar support in the car, keep moving with gentle walks and sleep with a pillow between your knees. These habits reduce pressure on the nerve while treatment does its work.
Dr. Michael Bowerman, D.C.
Chiropractic Physician
Why Choose Our Orlando Spine Center?
Dr. Michael Bowerman, D.C., a Palmer College graduate with a background in strength and conditioning and rehabilitation, focuses on nerve entrapment and disc injuries. With the Triton DTS decompression system and Class IV laser in one office, you get advanced, non-surgical sciatica care close to home.
Care focused on nerve entrapment and disc injuries.
Advanced, computer-controlled spinal decompression.
Laser therapy in the same office as your other care.
Advanced, non-surgical sciatica care close to home.
Sciatica Relief Near Meadow Woods and Lake Nona
Visit 13802 Landstar Blvd., #107, Orlando, FL 32824, serving Meadow Woods, Lake Nona, Hunters Creek, Kissimmee, Winter Garden and Downtown Orlando. Call (321) 234-0124 or schedule your visit.
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Take the Pressure Off Your Sciatic Nerve
Find the source of your leg pain and start non-surgical sciatica care near Lake Nona, Meadow Woods and Hunters Creek.