Jacksonville FL Chiropractic Success Story: From “Sciatica” to Skating Again – A Personal Transformation with Chiropractic Care. One of the things I love most about chiropractic care is seeing someone return to the life they love, pain-free, confident, and moving with ease. Today, I want to share the story of a 41-year-old woman who came to Seven Bridges Chiropractic in Jax FL thinking she had sciatica, but her journey ended up looking quite different (in the best way).
The Struggle: Pain That Wouldn’t Let Up
When she first came into the office, she described low back pain that radiated down her leg, something she assumed was sciatica. She’d tried rest, stretches, and even reducing her activity, but the pain persisted. Dancing and roller skating, her two favorite hobbies, had taken a back seat because every time she tried to move, she’d flare up again. She was frustrated, uncomfortable, and unsure what to do next.
A Closer Look: It Wasn’t Sciatica After All
After a thorough exam and some movement-based testing, it was clear that this wasn’t true sciatica. The pattern of her symptoms, especially how they radiated only to her knee and not past it, led me to diagnose lumbar facet syndrome. This condition often mimics sciatica because it can cause referred pain into the leg, but it stems from irritation of the small joints in the lower back called facet joints.
It’s a common misdiagnosis I see often, and one that can lead people down the wrong treatment path if not caught.
The Plan: Simple, Consistent, Focused Care
We started a treatment plan of chiropractic adjustments and specific muscle release techniques focused on restoring proper motion in her lumbar spine and reducing joint irritation. I saw her twice a week for a couple of weeks, which gave us time to make solid progress without overwhelming her system.
We also added in gentle movement recommendations and stretches she could do at home to support healing between visits.
The Outcome: Dancing, Skating, and Feeling Strong Again
By the end of her second week, she already noticed a huge difference, the sharp, radiating pain had faded, her mobility returned, and she wasn’t flaring up after movement. But the real win came when she got back to roller skating… pain-free. Not only did her back feel great, but she noticed her knees felt better the next day too, which was an unexpected (but welcome) bonus.
She made the decision to continue with wellness care, coming in to maintain the progress we made and prevent future flare-ups. Now, she’s moving with confidence, back to doing the things she loves, and feeling stronger every day.
Chiropractic Success Story like this happen all the time in Jacksonville FL
This story is just one example of how personalized chiropractic care can make a real difference. Sometimes the problem isn’t what you think it is, and that’s why a detailed evaluation matters. Whether you’re dealing with low back pain, something that “feels like sciatica,” or you just want to move better, we’re here to help you get your life back.
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Dr. Dalton Tolliver D.C.
Owner + Lead Chiropractor
📍 Seven Bridges Chiropractic – San Marco – Jacksonville FL
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