What is Sciatica? Answers from a Leading Sciatica Doctor in North Dallas

Family doing side stretches at home – What is Sciatica? Explained by North Dallas chiropractor at Woodward Chiropractic.

What is Sciatica?

Nearly everyone will deal with back pain at some point, but sciatica is a different kind of discomfort — and you’ll know it.

So, what is sciatica, really?

It’s not a condition, but a set of symptoms often caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in your body. The hallmark symptom? A sharp, burning, or shooting pain that begins in your lower back or buttock and travels down one leg.

Even a small amount of nerve pressure can cause severe, radiating pain. That’s why reducing inflammation and decompressing the nerve are critical steps in your recovery.

And that’s where we come in.

If you’re looking for a chiropractic-focused sciatica doctor in North Dallas, you’re in the right place.


How We Help Sciatica Naturally

Many patients come to us after being told their only options are:

  • Surgery
  • Spinal injections
  • Prescription pain meds

But research shows that chiropractic care for sciatica can provide pain relief equal to surgery — without the risks or downtime.

Our approach includes:


Why It Matters

Pain is your body’s alarm system — a signal that demands your attention. Sciatica is your body saying: Pay Attention Inside Now!

But pain is often the last thing to show up and the first to go, which means the problem could’ve been developing silently for months.

Whether due to:

  • Herniated discs
  • Bone spurs
  • Tight ligaments
  • Or misalignments from daily stress

…that nerve pressure won’t resolve until you restore mobility and reduce inflammation.

That’s our specialty.


Backed by Research

In a landmark study published in JMPT (2010), 60% of sciatica patients experienced the same level of relief from chiropractic adjustments as they would from surgery — but without surgical risks.

And when combined with corrective exercise? The outcomes are even better.


Bottom Line

So, what is sciatica? A wake-up call from your body.

And chiropractic care may be the natural, non-invasive answer you’ve been looking for.

If you’re searching for a sciatica doctor in North Dallas who can help you find lasting relief without drugs or surgery — we’re here for you.


Next Steps

If you’re experiencing:

  • Pain down one leg
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Weakness or burning discomfort

…it’s time to listen to your body.

📞 Call us or request an appointment today to schedule your evaluation.

You don’t have to suffer. You do have options. Meet the doctor and see how we’ve helped others find relief.


Reference:

McMorland et al. Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010;33(8):576-584.

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Jonathan Woodward, D.C.

Woodward Chiropractic & Massage 6310 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 115 Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 490-9888

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