Sciatica Treatment
Sciatica Treatment in Aurora, Ohio
Sharp, burning pain running from your lower back down your leg is not something you have to live with. Dr. Nicholas Toumazos treats sciatica with chiropractic adjustments and, when a disc is the cause, non-surgical spinal decompression, aimed at the source of the nerve irritation.
Recognizing Sciatica
When Lower Back Pain Travels Down the Leg.
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower spine through the hip and down the back of each leg. When a disc, a tight muscle, or a misaligned joint puts pressure on it, the result is sciatica: pain, numbness, or tingling that can make sitting, standing, or sleeping uncomfortable.
Sharp or burning pain from the lower back into the buttock and leg
Numbness or a pins-and-needles feeling in the foot
Pain that worsens with sitting, coughing, or standing too long
Weakness in the leg on the affected side
Our Approach
Two Tools, Built Around Your Cause.
Dr. Toumazos starts with a thorough exam, including digital X-ray when your case calls for it, to identify exactly what is irritating the sciatic nerve. If a joint restriction is the cause, gentle chiropractic adjustments are often enough to relieve pressure and restore movement. If the exam points to a herniated or bulging disc, our Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression program uses FDA-cleared computerized traction to gently create space in the disc, taking pressure off the nerve. Many patients use both together for a faster, more complete recovery, along with core-strengthening rehabilitation exercises to help prevent the pain from returning.
Explore More
Part of Two of Our Core Programs.
Sciatica treatment at Explore Family Chiropractic is drawn from 2 core programs, and the exam decides the mix. First, the Chiropractic Care program handles joint restrictions with gentle Torque Release Technique adjustments. Next, the Spinal Decompression program treats disc-driven nerve compression with FDA-cleared computerized traction. Dr. Toumazos, a Life University graduate, class of 2017, matches each Aurora patient to one program or both. Ready to get started? Visit the Schedule Appointment page, or read about both doctors on the About page.
From Our Health Library
More on Sciatica and Nerve Pain.
The Explore Family Chiropractic health library is a set of full-length articles written for Aurora patients researching sciatic nerve pain, and 2 of those guides pair directly with this page. First, the Aurora, Ohio Sciatica Chiropractor guide explains natural relief options in depth. Next, the guide to finding the best chiropractor for sciatica covers what to look for in credentials, exam process, and treatment tools. Each article reflects the same sciatica approach Dr. Toumazos uses at the Aurora office.
Sciatica Questions
What Aurora Patients Ask Us.
Sciatica is pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, from the lower back through the hip and down the back of one leg. Patients describe it as sharp, burning, or electric, sometimes with numbness or a pins-and-needles sensation in the foot.
Dr. Toumazos examines the lower spine to find what is irritating the sciatic nerve, often a disc or a misaligned joint, then uses chiropractic adjustments to relieve the pressure. Many patients notice reduced leg pain as spinal alignment and motion improve.
Yes. When sciatica is caused by a herniated or bulging disc pressing on the nerve, non-surgical spinal decompression gently creates space in the disc space to take pressure off the nerve, often paired with chiropractic adjustments for a combined effect.
If leg pain is severe, includes significant weakness, or affects bladder or bowel control, seek immediate medical attention. For the more common ache, numbness, or burning down the leg, a chiropractic exam can usually identify the cause and whether our care is a good fit.
Stop Letting Sciatica Slow You Down.
Request your appointment with Dr. Toumazos today, or visit our contact page for directions and hours.
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