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Sciatica is often described by patients as an electric shock, a burning sensation, or a deep, nagging ache that travels from the lower back down into the hip, leg, and foot. It can make sitting at a desk unbearable, driving painful, and sleeping through the night impossible.
At Bomberg Chiropractic in Plymouth, Dr. Tom Bomberg understands that sciatica isn't just "leg pain” – it is a signal that the large sciatic nerve is being compressed or irritated at its source. Dr. Bomberg helps patients from across the West Metro find lasting relief by identifying exactly where that compression is happening and releasing it without surgery or harsh painkillers.
The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the human body. It starts in your lower back (lumbar spine), travels through your hips and buttocks, and runs down each leg.
When a vertebra shifts out of place or a disc bulges in the lower back, it "pinches" the root of this nerve. This sends pain signals radiating down the entire pathway.
Dr. Bomberg treats the root cause (the pinch in the back or hip) rather than just treating the leg where you feel the pain. By taking pressure off the nerve, the radiation stops, and normal sensation returns.
Sciatica presents differently for everyone depending on the severity of the nerve compression.
Common symptoms Dr. Bomberg addresses include:
Treating sciatica requires precision. Dr. Bomberg uses a combination of advanced chiropractic services and proven techniques to decompress the nerve and relax the muscles guarding it.
For sciatica caused by a herniated or bulging disc, spinal decompression is often the most effective non-surgical treatment. By gently stretching the spine on a motorized table, Dr. B creates negative pressure that helps retract the disc material, instantly relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve root.
If the sciatica is caused by a rotated pelvis or misaligned vertebrae, Dr. Bomberg often uses the Thompson Drop table or the Activator instrument to gently realign the joints. These low-force methods restore proper mechanics without the twisting or "cracking" that can aggravate acute nerve pain.
Sometimes, the sciatic nerve is pinched by a tight muscle deep in the buttocks (the piriformis muscle) rather than the spine. Dr. Bomberg may use targeted movement based massage to release this muscle tension, freeing the nerve and restoring mobility.
You shouldn't have to wait weeks for relief. Bomberg Chiropractic is in-network with most major insurance providers, including Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare.
If your sciatica was triggered by a car crash or work accident, your treatment is likely covered 100% by Minnesota’s no-fault auto insurance or workers’ compensation. No matter your situation, Bomberg Chiropractic handles the billing directly so you can focus on getting back on your feet.
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