What is Sciatica and How Do You Fix It?
Sciatica is nerve pain caused by adhesion (scar tissue) entrapment in the gluteal muscles, specifically under the piriformis. It is permanently treated by manually releasing the scar tissue to free the nerve, not by stretching, medication, or surgery.
Why Traditional Sciatica Treatments Fail
Most sciatica treatments focus on symptoms: stretching the hamstring, taking anti-inflammatories, or getting cortisone shots. While these might provide temporary relief, they rarely fix the problem.
The real cause? Adhesion.
The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, through your glutes (under the piriformis), and down your leg. Over time, overuse and injury cause adhesion (dense scar tissue) to form, gluing the nerve to the surrounding muscles. When the nerve can't slide freely, every step you take pulls on it, causing shooting pain, numbness, and weakness. This is often a complication of broader chronic back pain issues that have been left untreated.
How We Fix Sciatica Permanently
At Snake River Acupuncture, we use the Adhesion Release Method (ARM) to physically break down the scar tissue trapping your sciatic nerve.
- Precise Diagnosis: We locate exactly where the nerve is stuck (it's often not where you think).
- Manual Release: We use specialized tension to break the adhesion without damaging the nerve.
- Immediate Results: Most patients feel a significant reduction in tension and pain within the first few visits.
Patient Success Stories
"I believe that Chris Stepien is the best doctor who has ever treated me. Chris is a great listener, demonstrates empathy, and is extremely knowledgeable. I had severe sciatic nerve pain... After a few treatments, I am now pain-free and back to my normal activities."
- Sciatica Patient
"Dr. Chris worked his magic on a patient with sciatica-induced glute pain that flared up whenever she sat or bent over. After just 10 minutes of treatment, she felt significant relief. Adhesion Release Method gets to the root cause."
- Sciatica Relief Case