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Sciatica relief in Nashua.
Sciatica is nerve pain that starts in the lower back and travels through the hip and down the leg, usually when a disc or tight muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. At Herner Chiropractic, spinal decompression and precise adjustments relieve it by taking pressure off the nerve, with no drugs or surgery.
Signs it might be sciatica.
Sciatica usually hits one side. If this sounds like you, it is worth getting looked at early.
Pain down one leg
A shooting, burning, or electric pain that runs from the low back or buttock down the back of the leg.
Numbness or tingling
Pins-and-needles, weakness, or numbness in the leg or foot along the path of the nerve.
Worse when sitting
Pain that flares when you sit, drive, stand up, or cough, and eases when you move or lie down.
How Dr. Herner treats sciatica.
Every plan starts with an exam to find what is pinching the nerve, then targets it directly.
Spinal decompression
Gentle, controlled traction that takes pressure off the disc and the sciatic nerve it is pressing on.
Precise adjustments
Restoring motion in the lower back so the joints and nerves stop getting irritated.
Soft-tissue support
Graston and electric stimulation to calm the muscles around the nerve and speed recovery.
Common questions.
How long does it take for chiropractic to help sciatica?
Many people feel relief within a few visits, though a full plan usually runs a few weeks depending on what is pressing on the nerve. We give you a realistic timeline at your first visit.
Is chiropractic care safe for sciatica?
Spinal decompression and adjustments are gentle, non-surgical, and drug-free. Dr. Herner starts with an exam to confirm the cause, then matches the technique to your comfort.
I have experience back and hip pain for years. Have seen many specialist who all thought I was crazy and said nothing was wrong. Dr. Herner is patient and determined to help me on my way to recovery.
Let's find what's pressing on the nerve.
Stop working around the pain. Book online, or call and we'll find you a time. Most insurance accepted.
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