Sciatica is pain, numbness or tingling that runs down a leg from pressure on the sciatic nerve, usually where it starts in the lower back. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats sciatica with spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. Decompression is $65 per session. Decompression and laser therapy are cash only and are not covered by insurance. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. Sciatica is the pain pattern that happens when something presses on that nerve where it begins in the lower back.
A herniated or bulging disc is the most common cause. The disc pushes out and presses on the nerve root. Spinal stenosis, a tight muscle in the buttock or a bone spur can also press on it.
Sciatica is often confused with ordinary low back pain. The difference is that sciatica travels down the leg, while ordinary low back pain stays in the back.
The pattern to look for is pain that starts in the lower back or buttock and runs down the back of one leg, sometimes with numbness, tingling or weakness in that leg. It is usually on one side. It can feel sharp, burning or like an electric shock.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat sciatica by taking the pressure off the nerve. The examination shows what is pressing on it, and the plan follows from that. The services below are the ones we most often use for sciatica.
How long it takes depends on what is pressing on the nerve and how long it has been there. Some cases ease in a few weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Sciatica often involves a disc, so the $49 new patient decompression visit is the usual starting point. The $49 new patient decompression visit includes a new patient consultation, a comprehensive examination, one chiropractic adjustment and one spinal decompression treatment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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No. Low back pain stays in the back. Sciatica travels down the leg because it comes from pressure on the sciatic nerve. The two can happen together, but they are not the same thing.
If a disc is pressing on the nerve, decompression can lower that pressure. The examination shows whether a disc is the cause. If it is, decompression is often part of the plan. We tell you plainly either way.
A disc pushing out and pressing on the nerve is the most common cause. It can come from lifting, sitting for long periods, or wear over years. Sometimes it starts after a specific movement or a crash.
Some movement helps and some makes it worse. We give you specific guidance based on your examination. Walking is often fine. Bending and twisting under load can aggravate it. We tell you what to do and what to avoid.
It can, especially if the underlying cause is not addressed. That is why the plan works on the cause, not just the pain. We track your response and adjust the plan to lower the chance of it returning.
Go to the emergency room if you lose bowel or bladder control, have numbness in the groin, severe leg weakness, or back pain with a fever. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care, not a chiropractic visit.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
