Conditions We Treat
Sciatica treatment in Muleshoe, TX
If you have a sharp, burning pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and shoots down one leg, that's the classic signature of sciatica — and you don't have to live with it. At Leal Family Chiropractic, we treat sciatica at its source with non-surgical spinal decompression, no drugs or surgery required.
The Basics
Understanding sciatica
Sciatica isn't really a diagnosis on its own. It's the name for the pain you feel when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body, gets irritated or compressed. That nerve runs from your lower spine through your hips and all the way down each leg, so when something pinches it, the pain travels.
Most of the time, the real culprit is a problem in your lower spine pressing on the nerve root, usually a herniated or bulging disc. That's good news, because it means treating the disc often calms the sciatica.
What causes it
Sciatica usually starts when a herniated or bulging disc, a bone spur, or a narrowing of the spinal canal presses on the sciatic nerve root. Years of heavy lifting, long hours sitting or driving, poor posture, or a single bad twist can all set it off. Because the pressure is the problem, simply masking the pain with medication rarely fixes it for long.
How We Treat It
Non-surgical relief with the DRX 9000
Our approach goes after the pressure on the nerve, not just the symptom. The FDA-cleared DRX 9000 gently decompresses the disc that's pinching your sciatic nerve, creating space and negative pressure that helps the disc retract and pulls in the nutrients it needs to heal. As the pressure eases, the nerve calms down and the leg pain often follows.
Dr. Leal pairs decompression with targeted chiropractic care and therapy as needed, all built around your specific case. The goal is lasting relief so you can sit, stand, and walk without that pain shooting down your leg.
An honest note on candidacy: Spinal decompression helps many people whose sciatica comes from a disc problem, but it isn't right for every cause. At your first visit we'll examine you, take X-rays if needed, and tell you plainly whether you're a good candidate before recommending anything.
Sciatica Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to relieve sciatica?
Many patients feel a difference within the first couple of weeks of care, with a typical plan running four to six weeks. Everyone heals at their own pace, and we track your progress at every visit to make sure you're moving in the right direction.
Can sciatica go away without surgery?
Often, yes. When sciatica comes from a herniated or bulging disc, non-surgical spinal decompression is a conservative, FDA-cleared option that helps many people avoid surgery. We'll give you a straight assessment of whether it can work for you.
Is it safe to keep working with sciatica?
It depends on the severity and your job. We'll talk through your daily activities and give you practical guidance. The aim is to get you out of pain so you can work comfortably, not put your life on hold.
Related Conditions
Often connected to sciatica
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Office Hours
- Mon – Thu8AM–12PM, 2PM–6PM
- Fri – SunClosed
1106 W American Blvd, Muleshoe, TX 79347
Same-day new-patient consultations available