Sciatica Treatment in Stockton, CA
Find the Cause of Your Sciatica and Explore Your Treatment Options
Sciatica can make everyday activities—sitting, driving, working, exercising, or even sleeping—uncomfortable. The pain may begin in the lower back or buttock and travel down the leg, sometimes accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness.
At Paige Chiropractic in Stockton, CA, Dr. Thomas Paige evaluates patients experiencing sciatica and other forms of lower-back and leg pain to help determine what may be contributing to their symptoms and which conservative treatment options may be appropriate.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include chiropractic care, non-surgical spinal decompression, or a combination of approaches tailored to your individual needs.
Call (209) 487-1482 to schedule a consultation.
Paige Chiropractic
1231 W Robinhood Drive, Suite A1
Stockton, CA 95207
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica describes symptoms associated with irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that form it.
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It originates from nerve roots in the lower spine and travels through the buttock and down the leg.
Rather than being a diagnosis itself, sciatica is a collection of symptoms that can have different underlying causes. Determining what is contributing to those symptoms is an important part of deciding how they should be treated.
What Does Sciatica Feel Like?
Sciatica doesn’t feel exactly the same for everyone. Symptoms commonly affect one side of the body and may include:
- Pain beginning in the lower back or buttock and traveling down the leg
- Burning or shooting leg pain
- Tingling or a “pins and needles” sensation
- Numbness in the leg or foot
- Pain that becomes worse after prolonged sitting
- Lower-back pain accompanied by leg symptoms
- Weakness in the affected leg or foot
Symptoms can range from relatively mild to significant enough to interfere with normal daily activities.
What Causes Sciatica?
Several conditions can irritate or place pressure on the nerve roots associated with the sciatic nerve.
Potential causes include:
Herniated or Bulging Discs
The discs between the vertebrae provide cushioning and movement within the spine. When disc material bulges or herniates, it can sometimes irritate a nearby nerve root and produce pain that travels into the leg.
Degenerative Changes
Age-related changes involving spinal discs and joints can reduce the space available for nerves and contribute to sciatic symptoms in some patients.
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing within areas of the spine can place pressure on nerves and may produce pain, numbness, or weakness extending into the legs.
Other Causes
Not every case of leg pain is caused by a spinal disc. Musculoskeletal problems and other conditions can produce similar symptoms, which is why an appropriate evaluation is important before beginning treatment.
How We Evaluate Sciatica at Paige Chiropractic
Dr. Paige starts by discussing your symptoms, medical history, previous injuries and treatments you’ve already tried.
Your evaluation may include orthopedic and neurological testing and an assessment of spinal movement and function. Existing diagnostic imaging may also be reviewed when appropriate.
Chiropractic Care for Sciatica
When appropriate for the patient’s condition, chiropractic treatment may be incorporated into a conservative care plan for lower-back and sciatic symptoms.
Treatment is individualized rather than using the same technique for every patient.
Dr. Paige utilizes several chiropractic approaches, including hands-on adjustments as well as lower-force techniques when appropriate.
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Spinal Decompression for Sciatica
Spinal decompression uses controlled, computer-guided distraction of the spine. Treatment is performed while the patient rests on a specialized decompression table.
The goal is to gently reduce mechanical stress on targeted spinal structures.
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Disc-related sciatica
- Degenerative disc conditions
- Chronic lower-back pain
However, spinal decompression isn’t appropriate for everyone.
Dr. Paige evaluates each patient individually before recommending decompression treatment.
Why Choose Paige Chiropractic for Sciatica Treatment in Stockton?
Dr. Thomas Paige has provided chiropractic care in Stockton for more than 20 years.
Instead of assuming that every patient with leg pain needs the same treatment, our approach begins with understanding your symptoms and determining which conservative options may be appropriate for your particular condition.
At Paige Chiropractic, you’ll find:
- 20+ Years of Experience
Longstanding chiropractic care from a Stockton native. - Individualized Treatment
Recommendations based on your examination, symptoms and treatment goals. - Chiropractic + Spinal Decompression
Multiple conservative treatment options available in one office. - Straightforward Recommendations
If a particular treatment isn’t appropriate for your condition, we’ll tell you. - Convenient Stockton Location
Located on W Robinhood Drive with convenient access for patients throughout Stockton and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sciatica
Is spinal decompression good for sciatica?
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Do I need an MRI before seeing a chiropractor for sciatica?
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Schedule a Sciatica Evaluation in Stockton
If pain is traveling from your lower back or buttock into your leg, you don’t have to guess what’s causing it.
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Thomas Paige at Paige Chiropractic to discuss your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care, spinal decompression, another conservative approach, or referral for additional evaluation may be appropriate.
Paige Chiropractic
1231 W Robinhood Drive, Suite A1
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 487-1482