Sciatica Treatment in Turnersville, NJ

If you have pain that shoots from your lower back down the back of your leg, you are not imagining it and you do not have to just live with it. Sciatica happens when something presses on or irritates the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body. At Iannelli Wellness Center in Turnersville, NJ, we have been finding what is pressing on that nerve and taking the pressure off for over 35 years. Our goal is simple: figure out exactly why your leg hurts, then fix the cause instead of just masking the symptoms.

Signs Your Sciatica Needs More Than Rest

• Burning, shooting, or electric pain from your lower back or buttock down one leg
• Pain that travels below the knee
• Numbness or pins and needles 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
• Mornings are the worst part of your day
• You keep shifting positions because nothing feels comfortable
• Stretches, pills, or physical therapy only helped for a while

What Causes Sciatica

Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The most common causes we see are a bulging or herniated disc in the lower back, narrowing around the nerve called spinal stenosis, joint problems in the lower back or pelvis, and tight muscles deep in the hip pressing on the nerve. Pregnancy, long hours of sitting, and heavy lifting can all set it off.

That is why a quick fix rarely works. Two people with the same leg pain can have completely different causes, and the right treatment depends on which one you have. Your first visit is about finding that out.

How We Treat Sciatica at Iannelli Wellness Center

• Spinal decompression: a gentle, motorized pull and release that takes pressure off a bulging or herniated disc so the nerve can calm down. Most patients find it relaxing.
• SoftWave therapy: acoustic waves that calm inflammation and help the irritated tissue around the nerve heal.
• Chiropractic adjustments: precise adjustments to restore normal motion in the lower back and pelvis, so the nerve stops getting irritated.
• Rehab you can do at home: simple exercises matched to your exam so your results hold up after your visits end.
• Imaging when you need it: if your exam calls for X rays or an MRI, we refer you to South Jersey Radiology nearby and review the results with you.

Sciatica Questions We Hear Every Week

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

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

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

Do you take insurance?
We accept most insurance plans. Our front desk will check your benefits before your visit. However some plans are limited, we will make sure you know all costs up front before commiting to any care!

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. These are rare but serious.

You do not have to keep living with sciatica. We help patients from Turnersville, Blackwood, Sewell, Washington Township, Glassboro, Williamstown, and Sicklerville get back to sitting, driving, sleeping, and working without that pain down their leg. Call (856) 227 3480 or book online to schedule your sciatica evaluation.