Chiropractic Care for Sciatica in Atlantic Beach
Pain that travels from your lower back or buttock into your leg can make sitting, driving and staying active uncomfortable. At Surfside Chiropractic, Dr. Nick Baiata starts with an evaluation to understand your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
Your care recommendations are tailored to your examination findings, comfort level and goals. Our Atlantic Beach office welcomes patients from Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and nearby Jacksonville communities. Book online, call to schedule or walk in during office hours.
Understanding Sciatica
Sciatica describes nerve pain that travels into the leg, often related to irritation of a nerve root in the lower back. Symptoms may include sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness or weakness, sometimes extending into the foot. You may have leg symptoms with or without significant lower back pain.
Not every case of buttock or leg pain is sciatica. Dr. Baiata will review your symptoms and examine your movement, strength and other relevant findings to help determine the appropriate next steps.
Care Based on Your Symptoms and Examination
If chiropractic care is appropriate, Dr. Baiata will explain the recommended approach based on your examination findings and comfort level. Options may include chiropractic adjustments, flexion-distraction and soft-tissue therapy.
You’ll also discuss comfortable ways to stay active, adapt positions or activities that aggravate your leg symptoms, and introduce exercise as tolerated. Recommendations are adjusted according to how you respond to care.
If your findings suggest that further testing or another provider would be more appropriate, Dr. Baiata will discuss that with you.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Be ready to describe where your symptoms travel, when they started and which positions or activities change them. Tell Dr. Baiata about any numbness, weakness, previous episodes or treatments you’ve tried. Bring relevant imaging reports if you already have them.
Your visit includes a health history and examination, followed by a discussion of the findings and your options. Your goals—whether sitting comfortably at work, walking farther or returning to exercise—help guide recommendations.
Visit Surfside Chiropractic
Surfside Chiropractic is located at 469 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 8, in Atlantic Beach. Dr. Nick Baiata has served the Jacksonville Beaches since 2012, welcoming patients from Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and nearby Jacksonville neighborhoods.
Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are often available. Book online or call to schedule using the buttons in the header or footer.