Sciatica treatment in Haverhill, MA
That electric line of pain down your leg has a cause. We find it and treat it, without drugs or surgery.
An irritated nerve with a long commute
The sciatic nerve runs from your low back through your hip and down your leg. Irritate it anywhere along that route, most often where it exits the spine, and you get the signature symptoms: radiating pain, numbness, tingling, a leg that doesn't feel like yours.
Dr. Mark's examination pins down where and why the nerve is irritated. Care then focuses on relieving that mechanical pressure with precise adjusting and home exercises. And if your case is one that needs imaging or a different specialist, he'll tell you straight.
- Doctor-performed exam to find the actual cause
- Precise, research-based adjusting for the low back and pelvis
- Home exercises to keep pressure off the nerve between visits
Sciatica, answered
How do I know if my leg pain is sciatica?
Sciatica typically runs from the low back or buttock down the back of one leg, and may include numbness or tingling. A doctor-performed examination confirms whether the sciatic nerve is involved and, more importantly, why.
Can chiropractic care help sciatica?
When sciatica is driven by joint restriction or mechanical irritation in the low back and pelvis, research-based adjusting plus targeted home exercises addresses the cause. Dr. Mark will give you an honest assessment after your exam, including whether your case needs imaging or a referral.
How long does sciatica take to improve?
It varies with how long the nerve has been irritated and what is causing it. Many patients feel meaningful change within the first few weeks of care; Dr. Mark will set honest expectations after your examination.
More tools when sciatica digs in
For long-standing cases, Dr. Mark can add focused shockwave therapy and pulsed EMF to support the irritated tissue that keeps the nerve touchy.
Sciatica often travels with back pain; treating them together is usually the fastest road out.
About Back Pain CareYour leg shouldn't buzz
The longer a nerve stays irritated, the grumpier it gets. Same-week appointments are usually available.