Sciatica Chiropractor in Madison, WI
Care for nerve pain that travels from the lower back into the leg—serving Madison's North Side since 1980.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (608) 244-0044
Schedule NowUnderstanding Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve—usually from the lower back or hip and down through one leg. It often feels sharp, shooting, or burning, and may come with tingling, numbness, or a pins-and-needles sensation.
The pain can range from an occasional annoyance to discomfort that makes sitting, walking, or sleeping difficult. It often affects one side of the body and may feel worse after long periods of sitting or first thing in the morning.
Common Causes
Sciatica often begins when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed—frequently by a bulging or herniated disc, narrowing in the lower spine, or tight muscles such as the piriformis. Prolonged sitting, poor lifting habits, and wear-and-tear changes can all play a part.
Treatment Options We Offer
Your care plan draws only from the techniques our doctors already use, chosen for your comfort and condition.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Gentle adjustments to the lower back and pelvis to improve motion and reduce irritation affecting the sciatic nerve.
Lumbar Traction
A comfortable, controlled stretch of the lower back that may help relieve pressure between the vertebrae, often used for sciatica and disc-related discomfort.
Dry Needling
Thin needles placed into tight trigger points to help muscles release, commonly used for tight hips and low-back muscles.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation
A smooth, contoured instrument glides over the skin to treat tight or restricted soft tissue and may help improve how muscles and fascia move.
Laser Therapy
A non-invasive option many patients use alongside adjustments to support the surrounding soft tissue.
How Our Doctors Evaluate Sciatica
We trace where your nerve pain is coming from before any treatment begins.
Consultation
Your doctor reviews your history and asks about your pain—where it starts, where it travels, and what makes it better or worse.
Exam
We check how your lower back and hips move and test for tight or tender areas, along with reflexes, sensation, and leg strength when needed.
Review of Findings
We explain what we found in plain language, answer your questions, and let you know whether chiropractic care is a good fit for your situation.
Personalized Plan
If chiropractic care is right for you, we outline which techniques fit your body and how many visits may help.
When to See a Medical Doctor
Most sciatica improves with conservative care, but some symptoms need prompt medical attention. See a medical doctor right away if you notice:
What a Typical Care Plan Looks Like
Sciatica care often starts with gentler, closer-spaced visits and tapers as your symptoms ease. Every plan is tailored to you.
Relief Visits
Early visits focus on easing nerve irritation and calming inflammation as your body begins to respond.
Corrective Care
As pain eases, we work on improving motion and alignment and add traction or soft-tissue support as needed.
Maintenance
Many patients choose periodic check-ins to help keep the lower back moving well and reduce the chance of flare-ups.
Related Conditions We Treat
Frequently Asked Questions
Sciatica usually feels like sharp, shooting, or burning pain that travels from the lower back or hip down one leg, sometimes with tingling, numbness, or a 'pins-and-needles' sensation. It often affects one side and may feel worse after sitting. Your doctor will examine you to determine whether your symptoms come from the sciatic nerve and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
Many patients with sciatica respond well to gentle adjustments combined with traction and soft-tissue work, but it depends on what's irritating the nerve. We examine you first, explain what we find, and only recommend care we believe fits your situation.
It depends on the cause and how your body responds. Some sciatica eases within a few visits, while longer-standing cases may need a more gradual plan. We'll outline what to expect and adjust your plan as you progress.
No referral is needed. New patients can schedule online or call (608) 244-0044. We're at 2205 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, open Mon/Wed 8am–6pm and Tue/Thu/Fri 8am–5pm.
Contact & Location
Serving the Madison area since 1980.
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Clinic Information
2205 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-0044
Mon & Wed: 8am–6pm · Tue, Thu, Fri: 8am–5pm · Sat–Sun: Closed