Back Pain & Sciatica
That sharp, burning pain that starts in your low back and shoots down your leg isn't something you should just push through. If that sounds familiar, you're likely dealing with sciatica — and it's one of the most common conditions we treat at Evolve Chiropractic.
What Is Sciatica?
Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower spine, through your glutes, and down the back of each leg. When something puts pressure on that nerve, the result is that unmistakable radiating pain, numbness, or tingling that can make everyday life miserable.
What Does It Feel Like?
Most people describe it as a burning or electric shock sensation that travels from the low back down into the leg. It usually affects one side at a time and often gets sharper when you sit, stand up, cough, or sneeze.
What Causes It?
Sciatica develops when the sciatic nerve gets compressed — most often by a herniated disc, bone spur, or narrowing of the spinal canal. Prolonged sitting, physical jobs, sports injuries, and poor posture are common triggers we see in our Clinton Township patients.
Do I need surgery?
Most sciatica cases don't require surgery or long-term medication. Getting the pressure off the nerve is the goal — and that's exactly what chiropractic care is designed to do.
How we treat sciatica
Dr. Duchene starts with a thorough evaluation including orthopedic testing and X-ray imaging when needed. Treatment is tailored to your specific cause and may include spinal adjustments, myofascial release, spinal decompression, and targeted exercises to stabilize the spine and prevent recurrence.
Ready to feel better?
Don't wait until the pain becomes unbearable — the longer nerve compression goes untreated, the longer recovery takes. Call us at (586) 791-5506 or book online at evolvechiromi.janeapp.com.
