Sciatica Treatment in Omaha
Get out of sciatic pain and keep it gone.
Short answer: Omaha Central Chiropractic treats sciatica at 913 S 87th Ave in Countryside Village, across from Westside High School. Dr. Jamie Van Roekel examines you first to find what is irritating the nerve. Then he treats it with chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work and targeted exercises, plus non-surgical spinal decompression if you’re a candidate. You leave the first visit with a clear plan. No referral is needed.
At Omaha Central Chiropractic, we help patients across Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, Bellevue, La Vista, Dundee, Ralston and Council Bluffs get out of sciatic pain and keep it gone.
What Sciatica Feels Like
Sciatica is pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, from the low back or buttock down the back of the leg. Common signs:
- Pain that starts in the low back or buttock and shoots down one leg
- Burning, electric or “toothache” pain in the back of the thigh or calf
- Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
- Pain that gets worse with sitting, driving, bending or coughing
- A leg that feels weak or tired
Why Sciatica Happens
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Something is irritating the nerve, and the most common sources we see are:
- Herniated or bulging discs in the low back
- Joints in the low back or pelvis that aren’t moving well
- Tight or overloaded hip and glute muscles
- Long hours sitting, desk work and poor posture
- Old injuries, sports strain and car accidents
Finding which one is driving your pain is the first job, because that is what decides the treatment.
How Omaha Central Chiropractic Treats Sciatica
We don’t just chase the leg pain. We look at how your back, pelvis and hips are moving, what’s overloaded, and what needs to change so the results last.
- Listen and get clear. We start with your story: when it started, what makes it worse and what you want to get back to.
- Assess. Dr. Jamie checks posture, motion, nerve tension and the areas that are restricted or compensating.
- Treat, on day one if appropriate. Care usually combines:
- Precise chiropractic adjustments to the low back and pelvis
- Targeted soft-tissue work for tight hip, glute and low-back muscles
- Therapeutic exercises you can do at home to calm the nerve and build stability
- Spinal decompression for disc-related sciatica, if Dr. Jamie confirms you’re a candidate. It’s a non-surgical table treatment; you stay clothed, and most sessions are 15–20 minutes. Learn more about spinal decompression
- Your plan. You leave knowing what we’re addressing, how long it typically takes and what to do at home.
If your exam shows something that needs imaging or a medical referral, Dr. Jamie will tell you plainly. We don’t promise to reverse a herniation or avoid surgery in every case.
Sciatica often overlaps with back pain, sports injuries and auto accident injuries, and we treat those as part of the same plan.
Why Patients Choose Omaha Central Chiropractic
Sciatica FAQs
- Can a chiropractor help sciatica?
Often, yes. When sciatica comes from joint restriction, muscle tension or a disc problem in the low back, chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work, exercises and spinal decompression can take pressure off the nerve. Dr. Jamie examines you first and will tell you if chiropractic care is a good fit or if you need a medical workup instead.
- How quickly will my sciatica get better?
It depends on the cause and how long you’ve had it. Many patients notice improvement within the first few visits, and long-standing problems take longer. You’ll get a realistic timeline at your first visit.
- Do I need an MRI before I come in?
Not always. Bring any imaging you already have. If your exam suggests you need imaging, Dr. Jamie will tell you.
- Is spinal decompression right for my sciatica?
It’s often considered for disc-related low back pain and sciatica that keeps coming back. Dr. Jamie examines you first and only recommends it if you’re a candidate.
- Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with us.
- Does insurance cover sciatica treatment?
We work with all major insurance companies. Our insurance team checks your coverage, and we can almost always have your benefits within 24 hours. We also offer CareCredit financing and in-house membership plans.
