At Atlas Medical Center in Fort Worth, we specialize in effective, non-surgical treatments for sciatica. Our advanced regenerative therapies, including stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, spinal decompression, chiropractic care, cold laser therapy, and electrical stimulation, help relieve pain and promote natural healing, restoring mobility and quality of life.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down each leg. It typically occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, often due to a herniated disc, bone spur, or spinal stenosis. Symptoms can include sharp, shooting pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected leg. While sciatica can be debilitating, we offer several non-surgical therapies to promote natural healing.
Common symptoms of sciatica:
- Sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back through the hips and down one leg
- Numbness or weakness in the affected leg or foot
- Tingling or a “pins and needles” sensation along the nerve pathway
- Pain that worsens when sitting, standing, or bending
- Difficulty moving or controlling the affected leg
- Pain that may improve when lying down or walking short distances
- Lower back pain that intensifies with certain movements or postures
Sciatica treatment options
Stem cell therapy
Stem cell therapy for sciatica involves using mesenchymal stem cells, typically sourced from the patient’s own body (autologous), to promote healing in damaged tissues. These stem cells can differentiate into various other cells, including cartilage, muscle, and nerve cells. When injected into areas affected by sciatica, such as the paravertebral muscles, inflamed tissue, or sacroiliac joints, stem cells stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and enhance the body’s natural healing process, potentially reducing pain and improving mobility.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
PRP therapy utilizes the body’s own platelets, which are rich in growth factors, to promote healing and tissue repair. A sample of the patient’s blood is drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets. The concentrated PRP is then injected into the area of injury or inflammation, such as paravertebral muscles or sacroiliac joints. The growth factors in PRP stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms, reducing inflammation, promoting tissue repair, and helping to alleviate pain, often providing long-term relief from sciatica symptoms.
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. During sciatica treatment, chiropractors use spinal adjustments or manipulations to realign the vertebrae and reduce nerve compression or irritation that may be causing sciatic pain. These adjustments help improve spinal alignment, restore proper motion to the joints, reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve, and alleviate inflammation. Additionally, chiropractic care can improve posture and muscle function, which aids in preventing future episodes of sciatica.
Cold laser therapy
Cold laser therapy, or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), uses light energy to stimulate cellular repair in the body. The laser emits specific wavelengths of light that penetrate tissues, promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and increasing cellular metabolism. When applied to areas affected by sciatica, such as the lower back or legs, cold laser therapy accelerates the healing of damaged tissues, decreases pain, and helps reduce swelling. It is a non-invasive treatment that can provide significant relief without medication or surgery.
Spinal decompression
Spinal decompression aims to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerve roots, which are often the cause of sciatica. The treatment involves gently stretching the spine using a motorized traction table, creating negative pressure within the affected discs. This negative pressure helps reduce disc herniation or bulging, allowing the discs to retract and alleviating pressure on the surrounding nerves. By promoting healing and reducing nerve compression, spinal decompression can help alleviate sciatica pain and improve mobility over time.
Schedule your consultation
Atlas Medical Center in Fort Worth offers advanced, non-surgical regenerative therapies, including stem cell therapy, PRP therapy, chiropractic care, cold laser therapy, and spinal decompression, to help treat sciatica. Our personalized, progressive approach targets the root causes of your pain, promoting natural healing and long-term relief without the need for surgery or pharmaceutical painkillers. If you’re ready to improve your mobility and live pain-free, schedule a consultation with our expert team today.
