We help Des Moines patients find lasting relief from sciatica and nerve pain with personalized chiropractic care and non-invasive treatment.
Located inside MercyOne Health Plaza
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Pain that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the leg
Pain that usually affects one side of the body
Sharp, shooting, burning or electric-like pain in the leg
Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
Weakness or trouble moving the leg or foot
Pain that gets worse with long periods of sitting or standing
Pain that flares when you cough, sneeze or bend
Trouble standing up or walking because of the pain
At DSM Core Chiropractic + Pain Therapy, our goal is to find what’s irritating the sciatic nerve, take pressure off it and help you move normally again.
Sciatica is nerve pain that can reach the glute, hamstring and even the calf and foot. It can happen with or without low back pain. Common causes include a bulging or herniated disc, a pinched nerve and piriformis syndrome (a tight muscle deep in the buttock pressing on the nerve). Your care should match the cause, so we start by finding out which one is driving your pain. Many patients find real relief through conservative, non-surgical care and get back to their normal routines.
Specific spinal adjustments designed to improve joint mobility and reduce irritation around affected nerves.
When appropriate, targeted care for lumbar disc bulges and herniations to help ease pressure on the nerve.
Hands-on techniques from the sports medicine world to free up pinched nerves and tight tissue in the glute, hip and leg.
Personalized exercises that build core and hip strength to support long-term recovery.
Tips on sitting, lifting, workstation setup and daily habits to help prevent future flare-ups.
Most sciatica doesn’t need imaging to treat, but some cases need a closer look. If necessary, we can order diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or MRI scans to better understand what’s causing your pain.
If chiropractic care is not the best option for your condition, we will coordinate care and refer you to a trusted specialist within our network so you get the right treatment at the right time.
Get emergency care right away if your sciatica comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or leg weakness that’s getting worse quickly.
Our team is here to help you get back to doing what you love. Same-day appointments are often available.
We provide care for patients throughout Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Clive, Waukee, and surrounding communities.
Iowa's only hospital-based chiropractic clinic, located inside MercyOne Health Plaza.
We work closely with medical providers to create a personalized plan designed around your goals and overall health.
Our goal is to reduce your pain, improve your function, and help you stay active for the long term.
