Sciatica Treatment in San Diego — What Actually Works

If you've ever felt a sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back and travels down one leg, you already know how debilitating sciatica can be. It can make sitting at a desk unbearable, disrupt your sleep, and stop you from doing the things you love.

The good news: sciatica is one of the most common conditions we treat at Revive Chiropractic in Point Loma, San Diego — and most patients see significant improvement within a few weeks of care.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica isn't a diagnosis on its own — it's a symptom. It describes pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips and down each leg. The pain is caused by compression or irritation of that nerve, usually at the lumbar spine.

Common causes include:

• Herniated or bulging disc

• Lumbar spine dysfunction

• Piriformis syndrome

• Prolonged sitting or poor posture

• Trauma from a car accident or fall

Why does it keep coming back?

Most people treat sciatica with rest, pain medication, or stretching — and feel better temporarily. But without addressing the underlying spinal dysfunction causing the nerve compression, the pain returns.

This is the core problem with symptom-only treatment. The nerve is being irritated for a reason. Until that reason is corrected, the cycle continues.

How Chiropractic Care Helps

At Revive Chiropractic, we begin with a thorough assessment to identify exactly where the nerve is being compressed and why. Treatment typically includes:

• Spinal adjustments to restore proper alignment and reduce nerve pressure

• Soft tissue therapy to release tight muscles contributing to compression

• Flexion distraction therapy for disc-related sciatica

• Movement and postural guidance to prevent recurrence

Most patients notice improvement within the first few visits. For chronic sciatica, a longer care plan ensures the problem is fully resolved rather than temporarily managed.

When to See a Chiropractor for Sciatica

If you've had sciatic pain for more than two weeks, or if it's interfering with your daily life, it's time to get assessed. Early intervention leads to faster resolution and reduces the risk of the condition becoming chronic. We treat sciatica patients at our Point Loma clinic and are currently accepting new patients.

📍 Revive Chiropractic — 1635 Rosecrans St, San Diego CA 92106

📞 619-326-8051

🔗 Book online at sandiegorevivechiropractic.com