SCIATICA ACUPUNCTURE IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Adjunct Care for Persistent Leg Pain After Evaluation

Sciatica Treatment Options in Scottsdale

Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensations that radiate from the lower back or hip into the buttock, leg, or foot. It is commonly associated with irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve and is frequently evaluated with imaging and physical examination.

After medical evaluation, treatment often includes physical therapy, medications, injections, or activity modification. Many patients continue to search for additional treatment options for sciatica when symptoms persist, fluctuate, or plateau despite conservative care.

At Scottsdale Family Acupuncture, we provide adjunctive acupuncture care for sciatica alongside standard medical management.

When Patients Seek Adjunctive Care for Sciatica

Patients commonly arrive after:

• Imaging shows disc bulge, degeneration, or non-surgical findings

• Physical therapy or injections provide partial or temporary relief

• Pain continues to radiate into the leg or foot

• Symptoms interfere with walking, sitting, or sleep

Common symptoms include:

• Radiating leg pain

• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot

• Burning or electric-like sensations

• Fluctuating nerve pain without a clear next step

Patients often seek care when improvement has plateaued.

How Acupuncture Is Used as Adjunct Care for Sciatica

Acupuncture is used in addition to medical care, not as a replacement. Adjunctive care may support:

• Sciatic nerve signaling and sensory modulation

• Neuromuscular coordination in the lumbar spine and hip

• Local circulation and inflammatory modulation

• Functional support during prolonged recovery

Patients continue all prescribed medications and follow physician guidance. Care is conservative and aligned with appropriate clinical boundaries.

Timing of Care

Patients may pursue adjunctive care:

• After imaging and conservative treatment are complete

• When symptoms persist or fluctuate

• When surgery is not indicated or deferred

Care is individualized based on symptom distribution and clinical context.

Safety and Scope

• Acupuncture is provided adjunctively

• Medical management is not altered

• Patients are screened prior to care

• Patients are referred back if weakness progresses, bowel or bladder symptoms appear, or response is atypical

This page is informational only and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Sciatica Acupuncture in Scottsdale and Phoenix

Scottsdale Family Acupuncture focuses on neurological and inflammatory conditions, including sciatica and nerve-related leg pain.

We regularly work with patients in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area seeking adjunctive care for persistent sciatica symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does acupuncture replace physical therapy or injections for sciatica?
No. Acupuncture is used alongside medical care and does not replace PT, injections, or physician management.

Is acupuncture appropriate if imaging shows a disc issue?
Some patients pursue adjunctive care when imaging findings do not fully explain symptoms or improvement has plateaued.

Can sciatica improve even if surgery is not recommended?
Many patients seek adjunctive care when surgery is not indicated and conservative options are preferred.