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Sciatic nerve pain from the low back into the leg

Sciatica Treatment in Grand Rapids, MI

Located in Comstock Park • Proudly serving Grand Rapids and West Michigan

Written and clinically reviewed by Dr. Steph Bohemier, D.C.

If you’re experiencing a “tooth ache” type pain going going from the low back area into your hips and down the leg, you most likely are suffering from sciatic nerve pain.  It’s awful, and can be a mild annoyance at best and be completely debilitating at worst.

We’ve been getting outstanding results when it comes to helping people like you heal naturally from this type of pain, without using any drugs, injections or worse, surgery.  At our Grand Rapids clinic, located in Comstock Park in Michigan, we are able to help most people that come in with this condition, because we obsess over finding the true cause…not just masking the symptom temporarily.

Causes of Sciatica 

  • Herniated or Bulging Discs
  • Spinal Misalignments or Subluxations
  • Piriformis Syndrome (Muscle compression of the sciatic nerve in the glutes)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Spinal Stenosis (Narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Pregnancy related pressure on the lower spine

Symptoms to watch out for:

  • Tooth-ache like pain that shoots into the hip area and down the leg (will feel like electric shock potentially).
  • Numbness and tingling and loss of sensation.
  • Weakness in your legs
  • Pain gets worse when sitting or standing still for long periods of time.
  • Difficulty walking normally or standing up from sitting position.
Bulging spinal disc pressing on a nearby nerve

Your spine is meant to be straight when observed from the front or back, and curved only from the side view, with the head and neck stacked above the shoulders.  Several studies show that being stuck in an abnormal, forward-flexed position has serious neurological consequences and can lead to several disorders and symptoms, including sciatica. 1, 2, 3

In between each spinal joint is a disc allowing space for the nerve roots to exit. Any one of these tissues and structures can be responsible for generating the acute pain or chronic issues you’re experiencing. The critical first step in fixing sciatica pain is to properly diagnose the source of the pain.

One of the most important things you can do to find the cause of your sciatic nerve pain is to get examined by a qualified doctor of Chiropractic.

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How Our Sciatica Care Plan Works

Stop masking the symptoms and get to the root cause of your pain

1. Be Truly Heard
And Understood
Far too many people have told us that they felt like their doctor was not listening, and rushed off after filling yet another prescription, ignoring the true cause of their issue. Let’s change that so you can finally be heard.

2. Take The First Step
Towards Healing
“We don’t guess…we test.” The first step is finding the cause of your neck pain. Our state-of-the-art facility allows us to gather the evidence to support the diagnoses and clinical decisions that help you get better, faster.

3. Be More.
Do More.
We create a customized care plan based on five key areas of health to address the root cause of your neck pain getting you back to the best version of YOU, faster. Get healthy, stay healthy. Be more, do more. That’s what TRUE healthcare looks like.

How We Treat Sciatic Nerve Pain In Grand Rapids, MI

Non-surgical spinal decompression treatment at Legacy Family Chiropractic
SoftWave TRT treatment for sciatic nerve and soft-tissue pain

Comprehensive Exam and Consultation

The most important aspect at the beginning is identifying the cause of your pain and diagnosing it properly.  This will help us determine whether or not we can help you.

Treatment Plan

Once we determine that we can help you after seeing how you do with a first trial session, we will develop a custom plan to get your body healing on its own rapidly!  This may include modalities like:

  • Specific, Chiropractic care with a focus on sciatic pain
  • Non-surgical spinal disc decompression (this is a game changer!  Many of our patients have gone from disabled and unable to walk, to getting back to work and more in a short amount of time…thus avoiding dangerous opioid drugs and unnecessary surgeries!)
  • SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy (This is what pro athletes are using to help heal their injuries faster than ever before, using the “magical” power of Stem Cells! Visit www.softwavetrt.com/orthogold for more info)
  • Anti-inflammatory Supplements designed professionally to be able to reduce nerve pain, swelling and inflammation rapidly.
  • Rehab Program customized for you that you will do in the clinic AND at home, enhancing your results, and making sure the issue never comes back!

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4064 Alpine Ave NW STE B, Comstock Park, MI 49321

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a chiropractor in Grand Rapids, MI good for sciatic pain?
Absolutely! Chiropractic should be your first call when it comes to sciatic pain. This will very likely result in the avoidance of dangerous pain killers including opioids, and more importantly will help you get back to living your life pain free by correcting the cause…not just masking the symptom.

When should you see a chiropractor for Sciatica pain?
As quickly as possible, ideally!  By the time you are experiencing sciatic pain, the problem has usually already existed for some time, unless it was due to a sudden injury like a car accident.  Either way, it is essential to address the problem before it becomes a more severe issue later on.

Are chiropractors covered by insurance for sciatic nerve pain?
Generally, yes, but not everybody has a plan that includes these benefits. We do currently accept Blue Cross, and Medicare if you are over the age of 65. For most other insurances, we recommend using our cash discounts, which still allow you to self-submit to your insurance if you choose, and offer an out-of-pocket price very similar to using insurance.  Most important thing is to regain control of your pain before it become a more serious and permanent issue.  Don’t let insurance stop you from seeking proper care!

Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
No, they should not hurt! There is so much relief ahead for those that utilize chiropractic, SoftWave and spinal decompression therapies. We pride ourselves on our results and the gentle nature of all treatments.

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