Alexandria, LA · Lumbar Spine Care
Sciatica Treatment in Alexandria, LA
Sharp, electric pain shooting down the leg from the lower back? That's typically sciatica — irritation of the sciatic nerve where it exits the lumbar spine or passes through the deep hip muscles. We treat it without injections or surgery in most cases.
Where Sciatica Comes From
“Sciatica” is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The cause is almost always one of three things: a disc bulge or herniation pressing on a lumbar nerve root, joint or facet irritation in the lower back, or piriformis-muscle entrapment of the sciatic nerve in the deep glute. Each one has a different treatment plan — which is why getting an accurate diagnosis matters.
Most acute sciatica cases improve within 4–6 weeks of focused, conservative care. The ones that don't are usually missing one of three things: the actual driver wasn't identified, the patient kept aggravating it, or rehab never rebuilt the stability that prevents relapse.
Common Symptoms We See
- Sharp, burning, or electric pain down one leg
- Pain that starts in the low back or buttock
- Numbness, tingling, or "pins and needles" in the leg or foot
- Weakness lifting the foot or pushing off when walking
- Pain that worsens with sitting, bending, or coughing
- Pain that wakes you at night
- Difficulty getting up from a chair without using your hands
- Foot drop (in more serious cases)
Our Sciatica Plan
We start with a thorough lumbar exam — neurological testing, orthopedic provocation, and movement assessment. We refer for imaging when red flags or persistent neurological findings call for it.
Chiropractic adjustments restore segmental motion and unload irritated facet joints. Dry needling releases the deep glute and piriformis trigger points that often refer down the leg. Therapeutic modalities calm acute inflammation. A targeted rehab program rebuilds the lumbar-pelvic stability that keeps it from coming back. Most patients are out of significant pain in weeks, not months.
The 4E Approach — Built for the Cause
Founded by a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran with 16+ years of practice and more than 6,000 patients treated, our team applies the 4E framework to every patient — Evaluate, Educate, Empower, Emerge — so you understand the diagnosis, the treatment, and what you can do at home to keep the result.
Evaluate
Assess the specific drivers of your sciatica.
Educate
Walk you through the diagnosis and the proposed treatment.
Empower
Give you tools to manage and maintain progress between visits.
Emerge
Discharge confident, mobile, and able to keep what you built.
Visit Our Alexandria Office
Alexandria, LA
5419 Jackson Street Ext, Suite B
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 787-2708- Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat / Sun: Closed
Ready to Get Out of Pain?
Book a free consultation. We'll evaluate the cause and tell you honestly whether we can help.