{"id":1339,"date":"2026-10-10T22:52:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/?page_id=1339"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:52:19","slug":"sciatica-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/conditions\/sciatica-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sciatica Treatment for Pain That Travels Down Your Leg"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1339\" class=\"elementor elementor-1339\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67fbe144 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div pmr-sub-shell \" data-id=\"67fbe144\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"67fbe144\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"67fbe144\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c58479 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div pmr-sub-wrap \" data-id=\"49c58479\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"49c58479\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"49c58479\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4e670a e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div pmr-sub-article-grid \" data-id=\"3a4e670a\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"3a4e670a\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"3a4e670a\">\n    <article class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a53f4c1 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-article e-23eeca4b-26a4 \" data-id=\"4a53f4c1\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4a53f4c1\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"4a53f4c1\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7ce5a5 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div pmr-sub-stack e-2aa9f36e-2e10 \" data-id=\"3b7ce5a5\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"3b7ce5a5\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"3b7ce5a5\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6592509b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6592509b\">Sciatica treatment starts with one key fact: sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Burning or shooting pain that runs from your low back or buttock into your leg tells you a nerve is irritated, but not why. At Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation of NY &amp; CT (PMR), our team in Danbury, CT, and Brewster, NY works to pinpoint the cause and treat it with exercise and hands-on care. Many people improve without surgery, and the right care can ease sciatic nerve pain along the way.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36ee98fb e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"36ee98fb\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"36ee98fb\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"36ee98fb\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"25e800db\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"25e800db\"><span>What is sciatica?<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"62168f06\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"62168f06\">Nerve roots from the lower spine join to form the sciatic nerve, the largest in the body, which runs through the buttock and down each leg. When a root is squeezed or inflamed, symptoms follow the nerve\u2019s path, so a back problem can show up as calf pain or numb toes.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8f03f e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"6a8f03f\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6a8f03f\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"6a8f03f\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"658d5819\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"658d5819\"><span>Common causes of sciatic nerve pain<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"65ddbd7d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"65ddbd7d\"><ul><li>Herniated or bulging disc. The most common cause, when disc material presses on or inflames a nerve root. Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/conditions\/herniated-disc-treatment\/\">herniated disc treatment<\/a>.<\/li><li>Lumbar spinal stenosis. Narrowing around the nerves, usually after 50, can cause leg pain that builds as you walk or stand.<\/li><li>Spondylolisthesis. A vertebra that slips forward can crowd the opening where a nerve exits.<\/li><li>Piriformis syndrome. A muscle deep in the buttock irritates the nerve, often causing pain that worsens with sitting. It\u2019s usually considered once spine causes are ruled out.<\/li><li>Rarer causes. Injury, infection or a tumor can also affect the nerve, so lasting symptoms deserve an exam.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d1c0be e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"47d1c0be\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"47d1c0be\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"47d1c0be\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"329acacd\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"329acacd\"><span>Sciatica symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4cb87f83\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4cb87f83\"><ul><li>Pain from the buttock down the back or side of one leg, often past the knee<\/li><li>Burning, electric or shooting pain, with the leg often hurting more than the back<\/li><li>Numbness or pins and needles in the calf, foot or toes<\/li><li>Weakness, such as trouble rising onto your toes or lifting the front of your foot<\/li><li>Pain that flares when you sit, cough, sneeze or bend forward<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b184eca e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"4b184eca\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4b184eca\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"4b184eca\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"e932c3f\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e932c3f\"><span>When to get urgent care for sciatica<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"76c105cd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"76c105cd\">Rarely, the nerve bundle at the base of the spine is compressed, a condition called cauda equina syndrome that needs emergency treatment. Go to the ER or call 911 for:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7baa3e73\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7baa3e73\"><ul><li>New difficulty controlling or emptying your bladder or bowels<\/li><li>Numbness between your legs or around your buttocks, known as saddle numbness<\/li><li>New sciatica in both legs at the same time<\/li><li>Leg weakness that is getting worse, or a foot that starts to drag<\/li><li>Fever or chills along with back and leg pain<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb5ada9 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"6bb5ada9\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6bb5ada9\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"6bb5ada9\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"358fb4c4\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"358fb4c4\"><span>How we find the source of your leg pain<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6474dc72\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6474dc72\">Sciatica treatment is only as good as the diagnosis behind it. Your exam may check:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9cc9bb6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9cc9bb6\"><ul><li>Reflexes at the knee and ankle<\/li><li>Strength, such as walking on your heels and toes<\/li><li>Where you feel numbness, which helps map the nerve root involved<\/li><li>Nerve tension, using a straight-leg raise or seated slump test<\/li><li>Your hips, sacroiliac joints and buttock muscles<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"20b4f9d2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"20b4f9d2\">Most sciatica can be diagnosed from the exam. If there is weakness, symptoms last beyond several weeks or the picture is unclear, <a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/treatments\/emg-testing\/\">EMG and nerve conduction testing<\/a> can show which nerve is affected and how much.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427cea5b e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"427cea5b\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"427cea5b\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"427cea5b\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"71d6118e\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"71d6118e\"><span>Sciatica treatment options at PMR<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5577df41\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5577df41\">Your plan depends on the cause and how irritated the nerve is. It often combines:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7e7d9f7a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7e7d9f7a\"><ul><li>Physical therapy: exercises that draw symptoms out of the leg toward the spine, gentle nerve glides and progressive core and hip strengthening.<\/li><li>Chiropractic care: a sciatica chiropractor uses mobilization, adjustments where appropriate and soft-tissue work suited to nerve pain.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/treatments\/spinal-decompression-therapy\/\">Spinal decompression<\/a>: for some disc-related cases, gentle traction on a DTS table may ease pressure on an irritated nerve root.<\/li><li>Acupuncture and massage: options some people add for pain and muscle tension while the nerve settles.<\/li><li>Physiatry and pain management: for severe or stubborn cases, a physician can add testing and coordinate referral for an injection or a surgical opinion.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2be76ee3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2be76ee3\">Results vary. Progress often shows up as leg pain retreating toward the back, longer sitting tolerance and steadier strength.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1ddb45 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"6c1ddb45\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6c1ddb45\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"6c1ddb45\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"dc1d26a\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dc1d26a\"><span>Sciatica relief at home<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"70325d27\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"70325d27\"><ul><li>Stay gently active. Short walks on level ground are a good start.<\/li><li>Limit long sitting, using a rolled towel behind your low back when you do.<\/li><li>For relief, lie on your back with your calves resting on a chair or couch.<\/li><li>Track where the pain goes. Pain moving up toward your back is often a good sign; pain spreading farther down the leg means stop that activity.<\/li><li>Skip hard hamstring stretches, which can aggravate a sensitive nerve.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c9c794 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"74c9c794\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"74c9c794\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"74c9c794\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"4b6d2754\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4b6d2754\"><span>Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dd054d0 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-base  \" data-id=\"2dd054d0\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-interaction-id=\"2dd054d0\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-id=\"2dd054d0\">\n    <details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c025d8 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  pmr-sub-faq-item \" data-id=\"19c025d8\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"19c025d8\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"19c025d8\" >\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc1d90 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  pmr-sub-faq-header \" data-id=\"3cc1d90\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"3cc1d90\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"3cc1d90\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8ef33e e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  \" data-id=\"6a8ef33e\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"6a8ef33e\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"6a8ef33e\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-h3 e-181f13c0-a9a0 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"60d4b97b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60d4b97b\">Can a chiropractor help with sciatica?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8f2e e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  pmr-sub-faq-content \" data-id=\"ff8f2e\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"ff8f2e\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"ff8f2e\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"68cc3c70\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"68cc3c70\">Chiropractic care can be one part of sciatica treatment, especially when stiff joints or tight muscles add to nerve irritation. At PMR, chiropractors work alongside physical therapists, pairing hands-on care with home exercises. Techniques are chosen based on your exam, and signs of significant nerve compression bring a physician into the plan.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a95660 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  pmr-sub-faq-item \" data-id=\"8a95660\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"8a95660\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"8a95660\" >\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688dc3b7 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  pmr-sub-faq-header \" data-id=\"688dc3b7\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"688dc3b7\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"688dc3b7\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd05105 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  \" data-id=\"2fd05105\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"2fd05105\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"2fd05105\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-h3 e-7c334949-6704 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"34544c31\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"34544c31\">How long does sciatica take to go away?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6140be22 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  pmr-sub-faq-content \" data-id=\"6140be22\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"6140be22\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"6140be22\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"754573b8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"754573b8\">It varies. Many people notice steady improvement over several weeks, and most sciatica gets better within a few months. Recovery may take longer with weakness, stenosis or repeated episodes. Your provider tracks markers such as how far down the leg your pain travels and how long you can sit.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d936b15 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  pmr-sub-faq-item \" data-id=\"3d936b15\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"3d936b15\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"3d936b15\" >\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e65a419 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  pmr-sub-faq-header \" data-id=\"e65a419\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"e65a419\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"e65a419\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747dfddd e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  \" data-id=\"747dfddd\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"747dfddd\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"747dfddd\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-h3 e-7260ba88-a718 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5455b0a5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5455b0a5\">What\u2019s the difference between sciatica and piriformis syndrome?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279276d2 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  pmr-sub-faq-content \" data-id=\"279276d2\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"279276d2\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"279276d2\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3085d38c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3085d38c\">Sciatica is pain along the sciatic nerve, whatever the cause. Piriformis syndrome is one possible cause, in which a muscle deep in the buttock irritates the nerve. It tends to cause buttock pain that worsens with sitting, with fewer back symptoms. Because disc and spine problems are far more common, a careful exam comes before blaming the piriformis.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fedfbf6 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  pmr-sub-faq-item \" data-id=\"3fedfbf6\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"3fedfbf6\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-id=\"3fedfbf6\" >\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b8eaaf5 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  pmr-sub-faq-header \" data-id=\"4b8eaaf5\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"4b8eaaf5\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-id=\"4b8eaaf5\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5950da1a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base  \" data-id=\"5950da1a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"5950da1a\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-id=\"5950da1a\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-h3 e-cfd6501-7a30 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"71a2ce28\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"71a2ce28\">Will I need surgery for sciatica?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733536b9 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  pmr-sub-faq-content \" data-id=\"733536b9\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"733536b9\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-id=\"733536b9\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1ea7a528\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1ea7a528\">Most people don\u2019t. Surgery is usually considered for emergency signs, weakness that keeps getting worse, or severe pain that hasn\u2019t improved after a reasonable period of conservative care. If you reach that point, PMR\u2019s physiatry team can help coordinate a referral to a spine surgeon, and rehab can continue with PMR before and after.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1032bdbd e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-section pmr-sub-section \" data-id=\"1032bdbd\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"1032bdbd\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-id=\"1032bdbd\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"67495dc0\" class=\"pmr-sub-heading e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"67495dc0\"><span>Schedule your visit<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"40f3eed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"40f3eed\">Don\u2019t wait for sciatica to become severe. Phone your preferred office or <a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/schedule-appointment\/\">request an appointment online<\/a>:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6604ca5a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6604ca5a\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/danbury-ct-chiropractor-physical-therapist\/\">Danbury, CT office<\/a>: (203) 744-8013<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/brewster-ny-chiropractor-physical-therapist\/\">Brewster, NY office<\/a>: (845) 279-1135<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"pmr-sub-body e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ce86525\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ce86525\">Sciatica is one of many <a href=\"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/conditions\/\">back, joint and nerve conditions we treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce49df1 e-con 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