Back Pain and Sciatica Treatment in Turnersville, NJ

Low back pain makes everything harder. Getting out of bed, sitting through work, picking up your kids, even sleeping. And when that pain starts shooting down into your buttock or leg, that is sciatica. At Iannelli Wellness Center in Turnersville, NJ, we have been helping South Jersey get out of back pain and sciatica for over 35 years by finding what is actually causing it.

Common Causes We See

• Disc bulges and herniations
• Joint irritation from sitting too long
• Muscle strain from lifting, yard work, or the gym
• Arthritis and wear and tear
• A pinched sciatic nerve sending pain down the leg

When Back Pain Turns Into Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body. It runs from your low back through your buttock and down each leg. When a disc, a tight hip muscle, or narrowing in the spine presses on it, you can feel burning, shooting, or electric pain down one leg, along with numbness or pins and needles in your foot. Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis, so the key is finding what is pressing on the nerve.

Signs It Is Time to Get Checked

• Pain that has lasted more than a week or keeps coming back
• Pain that travels into your buttock or down your leg, especially below the knee
• Numbness or tingling in your leg, foot, or toes
• Pain that gets worse when you sit, drive, or bend forward
• Coughing or sneezing sends pain down your leg
• Rest, stretching, or pills only help for a little while

How We Treat Back Pain and Sciatica

• A full exam: to find where the pain is really coming from and what is pressing on the nerve.
• Chiropractic adjustments: to restore normal motion in the low back and pelvis.
• Spinal decompression: a gentle pull and release that takes pressure off bulging or herniated discs so the nerve can calm down.
• SoftWave therapy: to calm inflammation and help irritated tissue heal.
• Rehab you can do at home: to keep your back strong after your visits end.
• Imaging when needed: we refer to South Jersey Radiology nearby and review results with you.

Questions We Hear Every Week

Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with our office.

Do I need an MRI first?
Not usually. Our exam tells us a lot. If imaging would change your treatment, we will order it.

How fast will I feel better?
It depends on the cause and how long you have had it. Many patients notice a difference within the first few visits. You get a specific plan after your exam.

When should I go to the ER instead?
If you lose control of your bladder or bowels, have numbness in your groin or inner thighs, or your leg is getting weaker quickly, go to the emergency room right away.

You do not have to keep living with back pain or sciatica. We help patients from Turnersville, Blackwood, Sewell, Washington Township, Glassboro, Williamstown, and Sicklerville get back to sitting, driving, sleeping, and working without pain. Call (856) 227 3480 or book online to schedule your visit. Want the full details? Read more on our sciatica treatment page.