Conditions We Help
Sciatica
That shooting pain down the leg is a nerve under pressure. Dr. Kim works to take the pressure off at its source.
Sciatica is pain, burning, or numbness that travels from the low back into the hip and leg, and it happens when a nerve is irritated or compressed. In Dr. Kim's approach, that's usually downstream of vertebrae that have shifted and the compensation your body has built around them. By finding and correcting the cause, the goal is to take pressure off the nerve so the leg can settle.
Sound familiar?
- Sharp or burning pain down the back of the leg
- Numbness or tingling into the foot
- Pain that worsens with sitting or standing
- Relief that never seems to last
How Dr. Kim helps
- A structural exam and X-rays so you can see what's really going on
- Correcting forward vertebrae driving the compensation
- Taking pressure off the irritated nerve
- Releasing adhesions so the body can unwind
Take the pressure off the source
Chasing leg pain where you feel it rarely lasts. Dr. Kim looks up the chain for the structural cause, corrects it, and works to relieve the pressure on the nerve so your body isn’t stuck compensating.
Start with the $29 new patient special or call 860-495-0362.
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How Dr. Kim treats sciatica
Questions
Sciatica: Frequently Asked
What causes sciatica?
It's a nerve under pressure or irritation, with pain that travels down the leg. In Dr. Kim's approach, that's often downstream of structural shifts and compensation, which is what she works to correct.
Do I need surgery for sciatica?
Dr. Kim isn't a surgeon and won't advise on that, but many people look for a conservative, hands-on option first. Start with a consultation so she can tell you honestly whether she can help.
How soon might I feel a difference?
It varies by person. Dr. Kim will be straight with you about what to expect for your situation.
Is sciatica really coming from my back if I only feel it in my leg?
Often, yes. The leg is where you feel the symptom, but the irritated nerve is usually under pressure higher up, where vertebrae have shifted and your body has compensated. Dr. Kim looks up the chain for that structural cause rather than chasing the symptom where it lands.
Can chiropractic help sciatica that flares when I sit?
Many people with sit-aggravated sciatica are dealing with compensation patterns that sitting makes worse. Dr. Kim works to correct the underlying shift and take pressure off the nerve. Start with an exam so she can see what's happening and tell you honestly whether she can help.
Is chiropractic care safe for sciatica during pregnancy or for older patients?
Dr. Kim's care is specific and tailored to each person, and she works with expecting moms and many older patients. One exception: she does not take care of people with osteoporosis. She evaluates each person individually before any correction.
How do I book and what will it cost?
There's no online scheduling. Just call 860-495-0362 or send a message and Dr. Kim will call you back to set up your visit. Your first visit is the $29 new patient special with consultation, exam, X-rays, and report of findings.
Let's find the cause
Start with a $29 consultation, exam, and report of findings: an honest look at whether Dr. Kim can help.