Sciatica Treatment
Get sciatica relief through non-invasive treatment methods, from Dr. Sheps.
Get sciatica relief through non-invasive treatment methods, from Dr. Sheps.
Sciatica pain can be crippling, making it difficult to drive, work, and exercise. It is a common problem that can reduce your mobility and impact your day-to-day activity.
If you suffer from regular sciatica pain or have recently been injured, it is important to consult a healthcare professional so that they may guide you in proper treatment.
At his Brentwood, California practice, Dr. Sheps, D.C. provides expert sciatica treatment in Los Angeles, offering a range of therapies designed to relieve sciatica pain.
Sciatica is a type of nerve pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and legs. It often results in sharp, shooting pain, numbness, or tingling on one side of the body.
Sciatica symptoms include:
Sometimes, sciatica causes a loss of bowel and bladder control. This indicates severe sciatica and requires immediate care.
Every body is different, so injuries and conditions can affect people in unique ways. After evaluating your condition, Dr. Sheps, D.C. will recommend a personalized sciatica treatment in Los Angeles plan tailored to your specific needs. As a certified McKenzie practitioner, he also provides at-home care techniques to support your recovery.
Depending on your condition, Dr. Sheps may recommend one or more targeted treatments to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Schedule an initial call, where we learn about your sciatica.
Come into our Los Angeles clinic, for your 60 minute assessment.
We create a personalized treatment plan to get you out of pain.
You feel pain free and return to the life and activities you love.
Here are some frequently asked questions about sciatica.
Most sciatica is mild and improves with rest, ice, and activity changes. Contact Dr. Sheps if you have lower back or buttock pain lasting more than a few days. That’s especially true if the pain affects your mobility and keeps you from routine activities. Sciatica can cause permanent nerve damage, so it’s essential that you get a professional opinion.
Back pain can show up anywhere along the spine. But sciatica affects your lower back and/or buttocks. It occurs when your sciatic nerve –– the large nerve that runs from your lower back, down your buttocks, and into your legs –– is compressed by a vertebra or herniated disc.
Dr. Sheps specializes in diagnosing and treating sciatica. During your visit, he reviews your medical records and discusses your symptoms — including when the pain started, what it feels like, and whether it worsens when you sit or lie down. He then performs several tests, such as:
Straight leg raise test
Dr. Sheps has you lie down with your legs straight out. He then asks you to raise each leg, one at a time, slowly toward the ceiling. Let Dr. Sheps know when you feel pain or numbness. This helps him pinpoint the cause of your sciatica.
Walking test
Dr. Sheps asks you to walk around the exam room. He observes your gait (how you walk) and posture, looking for weak muscles and reflexes.
Diagnostic imaging
Dr. Sheps orders X-rays and an ultrasound to see if something is pressing on your sciatic nerve, like a herniated disc or a bone spur.
Dr. Michael D. Sheps, D.C. is a Los Angeles chiropractic orthopedist who is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Dr. Sheps specializes in safe, non-invasive therapy alternatives for musculoskeletal disorders.
“Dr. Sheps is the kindest, most caring and helpful chiropractor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His laser treatment has provided much needed back relief in a very short period of time. And Doreen and his staff are the best and most professional in town. I recommend Dr. Sheps to everyone without reservation!”
– Jordan F.
“Wonderful pain relief and healing with Dr. Sheps laser treatments. New injuries or chronic problems are well taken care of. I’ve been going to him for a number of problems for some time and am always pleased and relieved with the results. Super friendly nice office staff, too.”
– Toni K.
“Dr. Sheps has been our secret weapon for decades. Our children (who are athletes), my wife and I have all sprung back from injuries, avoided more invasive procedures and generally been free from pain due to his incredible work. I can’t recommend anyone more highly.”
– Randall G.
Get expert sciatica relief—book your consultation with Dr. Sheps, D.C. today.
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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We’re located on the corner of Wilshire and Barrington, and have one‑hour validated parking.