Conditions We Treat
Sciatica Treatment in Scottsdale to Take the Pressure Off the Nerve
Burning, shooting pain that runs from your low back through your buttock and down your leg. That is sciatica, and it turns standing at the counter into a negotiation. At AZMulticare, the North Scottsdale clinic Dr. Jeffrey Robinson founded in 2004, most sciatica has a mechanical cause we treat without surgery, adjustments, decompression, and acupuncture aimed at the pressure on the nerve.
Acute sciatica is prioritized when same-day space allows • Most insurance accepted, HMOs included
What Is Actually Causing Your Sciatica
Bulging or Herniated Disc
The soft center of a spinal disc pushes out and presses on the nerve root, the classic cause, often after lifting, twisting, even a sneeze.
Spinal Stenosis
Years of wear narrow the space the nerves travel through, so pressure builds, usually flaring after long stretches of standing or walking.
Piriformis & Muscle Tension
The piriformis sits right on top of part of the nerve path. When it tightens or knots up, it can pinch the nerve from below.
Your plan depends on what we find during your exam: how well you move, where the nerve is responding poorly, we check that with applied kinesiology, and whether the problem points to disc pressure, narrowing, or muscle-driven pinching.
How We Treat Sciatica in Scottsdale
- Spinal adjustments restore motion to the segments that have locked up around the irritated nerve root.
- Flexion-distraction decompression gently opens the disc spaces to reduce pressure on a bulging or herniated disc, useful when a disc is the driver of your symptoms.
- Acupuncture calms the irritated nerve and takes the edge off pain while the structural work does its job, and eases the muscle guarding that keeps sciatica cycling back.
- Movement guidance, you will leave knowing what to do, and what to avoid, between visits, because prolonged rest is one of the most common ways people make sciatica last longer than it needs to.
Most sciatica episodes respond to consistent conservative care within a few weeks. We track your progress visit by visit and adjust the plan as you change.
What to Expect at AZMulticare
Book a Consultation
Sciatica is an acute problem, so it is prioritized when same-day space allows. Tell us how long the leg has been on fire and where the pain travels, and we will fit you in.
Exam + Muscle Testing
A full musculoskeletal and neurological exam: how your spine moves segment by segment, leg strength, reflexes, and sensation. Applied kinesiology shows where the nerve is responding poorly, and whether a disc, narrowing, or muscle is the driver.
A Plan Built From Your Findings
Your plan follows what the exam shows. You leave knowing what is driving the nerve irritation and a realistic timeline for recovery.
Treat on Day One, Then Retest
Most patients receive their first adjustment or acupuncture treatment during the initial visit. We track progress visit by visit and adjust the plan as you change.
Why Patients Choose Us for Sciatica
Two Decades of Nerve & Spine Care
Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, DC (AZ license #7208) has led AZMulticare since 2004, backed by a Human Kinetics & Biomechanics degree from Windsor.
Acupuncture In-House Since 2006
The nerve-calming half of your plan happens here, not somewhere else. Dr. Robinson has practiced acupuncture at this clinic since 2006.
Trusted by Pro Athletes
Dr. Robinson has treated NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, PGA, and LPGA athletes, the same cause-first workup your irritated nerve gets.
Applied Kinesiology Mapping
Muscle-response testing localizes which nerve is responding poorly, so adjustments and decompression target the right segment.
Most Insurance, Zero Contracts
Most insurance plans accepted, HMOs included. You continue because it is working, re-checked at every visit, never because you signed.
4.9★ Across 200+ Reviews
Best of Scottsdale 2020–2025: with care for the whole family, from infants to patients in their 90s.
Practical Questions, Answered Plainly
How long will this take? How much care you need is plan-based, not package-based. Most sciatica episodes improve within four to eight weeks of consistent conservative care (adjustments, decompression where indicated, and the right movement habits) and speed depends on what is pressing the nerve and how early treatment starts. We re-evaluate visit by visit as your response dictates.
Will insurance cover it? Most insurance plans are accepted, HMOs included, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Do I need imaging first? No. we examine you first and treat what we find. Imaging is typically held until after several weeks of conservative care unless your exam tells us it is needed sooner. If your case needs something beyond this practice, we will tell you plainly and refer you out the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does sciatica usually last?
Most episodes improve within four to eight weeks of consistent conservative care, adjustments, decompression where indicated, and the right movement habits. How fast you progress depends on what is pressing the nerve and how early treatment starts.
Can a chiropractor treat sciatica without surgery?
Yes. When sciatica comes from a mechanical cause like a bulging disc or muscle-driven pinching, manual therapy and decompression are standard first-line care. Surgery is reserved for cases that do not respond to conservative treatment or show urgent neurological findings.
What is the difference between back pain and sciatica?
Back pain stays in your lower back. Sciatica involves nerve irritation, pain, burning, tingling, or numbness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the leg, often below the knee.
Do I need an MRI before seeing a chiropractor for sciatica?
No. We examine you first and treat what we find. If your symptoms do not improve after several weeks of care, or if anything on exam suggests it is needed sooner, we will recommend imaging or refer you to the right provider.
Will staying in rest help my sciatica?
Short-term relative rest is fine during a sharp flare, but prolonged bed rest tends to make sciatica last longer. Gentle movement plus targeted treatment works better, and your first visit will show you exactly what that looks like for your case.
Visit us
Scottsdale, Arizona
Conveniently located at 16700 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Ste 260 (by Chase Bank, south of Bell on Thompson Peak Pkwy) minutes from DC Ranch, Silverleaf, and TPC Scottsdale, serving all of North Scottsdale and the East Valley.
Same-day appointments when available
Stop living with pain.
Start healing the root cause.
Most insurance accepted • Transparent pricing, no hidden fees • Acute cases seen daily