Sciatica Chiropractor in Los Angeles
Ease Radiating Leg Pain at Its Source
If pain shoots from your lower back down your leg, a sciatica chiropractor in Los Angeles can help identify why. At Faye Chiropractic, we look for the disc, joint, or muscle problem irritating your sciatic nerve and build conservative care around what we find.
Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back or buttock and down the leg due to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots. Common causes include disc bulges, disc herniations, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, and joint dysfunction.
As normal joint function decreases, the surrounding muscles tighten to protect and stabilize the area, which can increase stress on the nerve and contribute to ongoing pain. A thorough examination is essential to determine the cause and guide the proper treatment. Advanced imaging, such as MRI, may be recommended when clinically indicated.
Treatment focuses on restoring normal joint function so the muscles can relax naturally. Therapies such as laser therapy, soft tissue therapy, and shockwave therapy may also be used to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and promote healing. Stretching, strengthening, postural correction, and exercise help restore function and reduce recurrence. Patients requiring medical or surgical care are referred appropriately.
What Sciatic Nerve Pain Can Feel Like:
Sharp, burning, or electric pain travels from your buttock down your leg
Numbness or tingling appears in your calf, foot, or toes on one side
Sitting for long periods in the car or at work makes leg pain worse
Coughing, sneezing, or bending forward sends pain shooting down the back of your leg
Your leg feels weak or heavy when you walk or climb stairs
Pain eases when you lie down but returns as soon as you move
Taking Pressure Off the Sciatic Nerve
Sciatica treatment should target what irritates the nerve, not just its pain. Restoring joint function lets protective muscles relax, while supporting therapies and exercise reduce inflammation, promote healing, and lower recurrence risk.
Adjustments that restore lower back and pelvic joint function to ease nerve stress
Spinal decompression traction for disc bulges, herniations, or stenosis when your exam indicates it
Laser, shockwave, and soft tissue therapy to address piriformis tension and inflammation
Stretching, strengthening, and postural correction to help prevent future sciatica flare-ups
Why Trust Faye Chiropractic With Sciatica?
Sciatica has several possible causes, and the right plan depends on finding yours. That is where careful evaluation makes the difference.
Cause-Specific Treatment
Disc herniation, piriformis syndrome, stenosis, and joint dysfunction each call for a different treatment approach.
Decompression Available
Our spinal intermittent decompression traction offers a gentle, non-surgical option for disc-related sciatica.
Hip and Pelvis Checked
Piriformis tension and pelvic dysfunction are evaluated, since they can mimic or worsen sciatica symptoms.
MRI When Indicated
Advanced imaging is recommended when clinically appropriate to confirm the source of your nerve irritation.
Conservative, Not Careless
We pursue non-surgical care thoughtfully and refer patients who need medical or surgical treatment.
Over 30 Years of Practice
Dr. Heather’s decades of clinical experience help her read complex nerve pain patterns accurately.
Stop Sciatica From Running Your Day
Leg pain, numbness, or tingling shouldn’t keep you sidelined. Book sciatica treatment in Los Angeles with Dr. Heather Faye and find out what is irritating your nerve and how to calm it.