It can burn, tingle, or shoot from your lower back into your hip and all the way down one leg — and sitting, standing, or even lying down can set it off. But sciatica isn't really a diagnosis on its own; it's a sign that a nerve is being irritated somewhere. At Landmark, we start by finding out where and why — because that's what actually brings relief.
An adult moving comfortably, or a calm adjustment in progress — warm, reassuring.
Dr. Andrew with an adult patient — attentive, unhurried, taking the time.
Sciatica has a particular feel to it. Not a dull background ache, but something sharper — a burning, electric pain that travels, usually down just one side, sometimes with numbness, tingling, or a leg that feels weak and unreliable. Sitting tends to make it worse. So does standing too long. Some nights there's no position that helps.
Here's the part that matters: the pain in your leg usually isn't the problem — it's the messenger. The sciatic nerve is being pressed or irritated somewhere along its path, and until you know where and why, you're only chasing the symptom. Finding that source is exactly where we start.
The leg is where sciatica shows up. It's almost never where it starts. So we look up the chain — to the nerve itself.
Digital X-rays show the alignment of your lower spine and pelvis, and our INSiGHT scans measure how the nerve is actually functioning — so we can understand what's compressing or irritating it, instead of guessing from where it hurts.
Gentle, instrument-assisted adjustments with Torque Release Technique work to restore alignment and motion where the nerve is being crowded — precise and low-force, easing the source of the irritation rather than the leg pain alone.
From there, a plan built around your nerve — adjustments, Shockwave Therapy for the tight hip muscles that can crowd it, and movement guidance — designed to settle the pain and reduce the chances it comes roaring back.
Sometimes easing the joint that's crowding the nerve is enough. Sometimes the muscles around it are part of the problem too. Your plan follows what we actually find.
Our core approach for sciatica. Torque Release Technique gently restores motion and alignment to the lower spine and pelvis — easing the pressure on the nerve at its source, with a precise, low-force adjustment rather than any forceful cracking.
Our techniqueWhen tight muscles deep in the hip and glute are crowding the sciatic nerve, focused Shockwave Therapy (PiezoWave) uses gentle acoustic waves to help that tissue release — added to your care when it's part of the picture.
Shockwave therapy"I wouldn't go anywhere else! Dr. Andrew and his team are AMAZING! My neck pain and sciatic pain have been drastically reduced and I am sleeping better! Going to someone I trust is important, but the warm greeting and personalized attention make you want to go back. Highly recommended!"
"I've had a very good experience here and would definitely recommend this chiropractic… I feel much better and more energized, as well as no more sciatic pain. Dr. Andrew is very patient and the staff is super kind. May God bless all they do."
"Landmark has completely changed my health. I… have no more sciatic nerve pain. Dr. Andrew is supportive and knowledgeable… Very thankful I found Landmark Chiropractic!"
No surprises, no pressure. Here's how your first visit unfolds — and why we don't rush it.
A full health history — when the pain started, where it travels, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to. We listen first. No script, no rush.
A structural and nervous-system exam with our INSiGHT scan, plus digital X-rays when appropriate — so we find the real source of your pain, not just where it hurts.
We sit down and walk through what we found in plain language, then build a care plan around your goals — the next step is always yours.
Day 1 is the evaluation — not the adjustment. Plan for about an hour. Any care begins at a follow-up, once you've seen the findings and decided what's right for you.
For many people, yes. Because sciatica is usually a nerve being compressed or irritated — not a problem in the leg itself — gentle chiropractic care aimed at relieving that pressure is often a good fit. After your evaluation, we'll be honest about whether we believe we can help and what that would involve.
True sciatica usually travels — the pain, numbness, or tingling runs from your lower back or buttock down the leg, often on one side, and sometimes past the knee. Ordinary back pain tends to stay put. The only way to know what's actually going on, though, is an evaluation — which is why we start with a thorough exam and digital X-rays.
Not always. Chiropractic is a conservative, non-invasive option, and many people are glad to try that route. If your evaluation points to imaging beyond our digital X-rays, or to something outside what we can safely help, we'll tell you and point you toward the right care.
It's a fair worry when a nerve is already irritated. That's exactly why we use Torque Release Technique — a gentle, low-force, instrument-delivered adjustment, not forceful cracking. We start where you're comfortable and adjust the plan to how your body responds. Most people are surprised by how gentle it is. Learn more about the technique.
We accept BCBS, Medicare, and United Healthcare, and we offer cash-pay and care plans too. Not sure whether you're covered? Call us at (254) 265-7007 and we'll check before your visit.
No referral needed — you can book directly. Just complete your new patient paperwork ahead of time and bring your ID and insurance card.
No. After your first visit we'll recommend a plan based on what we find and what you want to achieve — and the decision is always yours. Some people come in to get out of pain and feel like themselves again; others choose to keep up with care to stay that way. There's never any pressure.
