Conditions We Treat

Sciatica Relief

Non-surgical relief for sciatic nerve pain, numbness, and weakness — treated at the source, not just the symptom.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in the body, running from your lower back through your hips, buttocks, and down each leg. When this nerve is compressed or irritated, the result is often a sharp, burning, or electric-shock sensation that can radiate all the way to the foot.

In most cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated or bulging discin the lumbar spine. As the disc presses on a nerve root, pain, numbness, and weakness follow the nerve's path. The good news: with the right treatment, the vast majority of patients avoid surgery entirely.

Common Symptoms

Sharp, shooting pain from the lower back through the buttock and leg

Burning or electric-like sensation down one leg

Numbness or tingling in the leg, calf, or foot

Muscle weakness in the affected leg

Pain that worsens when sitting or standing for long periods

Difficulty walking or bearing weight on one side

If you experience sudden loss of bowel or bladder control with back pain, seek emergency care immediately.

How We Treat Sciatica

Dr. Hernandez builds a personalized plan based on the source of your nerve compression — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

IDD Spinal Decompression

The gold standard for disc-related sciatica. The Accu-SPINA® System delivers IDD Therapy® spinal decompression treatments with computer-controlled precision — opening the targeted disc space, relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve, and allowing the disc to heal.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Precise spinal manipulation corrects vertebral misalignments that can compress or irritate the sciatic nerve, restoring normal function and reducing inflammation.

Acupuncture

Therapeutic needling reduces sciatic inflammation, interrupts pain signals, and promotes the body's natural healing response — often providing immediate relief for acute flare-ups.

Dry Needling

Targets trigger points in the piriformis and gluteal muscles that commonly compress the sciatic nerve, releasing chronic tension that traditional stretching can't reach.

IDD Therapy® treatment on the Accu-SPINA® System at AlignForm Spine & DISC Center, Roanoke TX

AlignForm is Roanoke's only certified IDD Therapy® provider, using the Accu-SPINA® System to treat disc-related sciatica with pinpoint precision. Each 45-minute session is non-invasive and computer-controlled.

92%

IDD Therapy® treatment success rate vs 53% for surgery

FDA adverse events on Accu-SPINA® in 20+ years

$59

Comprehensive new patient evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get relief from sciatica?

Many patients feel meaningful improvement within 4–6 visits. Those with disc-related sciatica treated with IDD Therapy often see significant progress within the first 2–3 weeks. Results depend on the severity of nerve compression and how long the condition has been present.

Can sciatica be treated without surgery?

Yes — in the vast majority of cases. Published studies show IDD Therapy achieves a 92% success rate for disc-related conditions, compared to 53% for surgery. Surgery should be a last resort, not a first option.

What causes sciatica?

Most sciatica is caused by a herniated or bulging disc in the lumbar spine that presses on the sciatic nerve root. Other causes include bone spurs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, or degenerative disc disease. Dr. Hernandez will identify your specific cause during your evaluation.

Ready to Be Free From Sciatica?

Start with a comprehensive $59 new patient evaluation. Dr. Hernandez will identify exactly what's compressing your nerve and build a plan to fix it — without surgery.

Book My $59 Visit Call (214) 470-1396