Sciatica

Are you experiencing a sharp, shooting pain traveling from your lower back down into your leg? Whether it’s a constant ache, tingling, or burning sensation, sciatica can make even the simplest movements like sitting at your desk or working out in the gym feel impossible. Sciatica is a set of symptoms caused by irritation, compression, or inflammation of your sciatic nerve.

At Meyer Sports Therapy, we don't just mask the symptoms. We identify the root cause of your nerve impingement to get you back to peak performance without surgery or long-term medication.

Sciatica isn't a diagnosis; it’s a symptom of an underlying issue affecting the sciatic nerve. Common causes we treat in our Grandview Heights clinic include:

• Lumbar Disc Herniations: Pressure on the nerve root from spinal discs.

• Piriformis Syndrome: Tension in the gluteal muscles compressing the nerve.

• Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spaces within your spine.

• Pelvic Instability: Biomechanical shifts often seen in athletes and runners.

We believe in a movement first approach. Unlike traditional clinics that might just offer e-stim or a heating pad, our Sciatica Treatment includes:

• Trigger Point Dry Needling to reduce inflammation and sensitivity to the nearby muscles.

• Chiropractic Adjusting: to improve motion in the lower back and reduce compression on the lumbar discs.

• Targeted exercise therapy using safe techniques such as the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy or specific "nerve flossing" exercises which helps desensitize the nervous system and improve blood flow to the affected area.

• We create a custom plan to strengthen your core and posterior chain, ensuring your spine has the support it needs to prevent future flare ups.