Stop the Shooting Pain Down Your Leg—For Good
Sciatica is one of the most painful conditions we treat. We get to the ROOT of your pain—not just cover it up with medications.
Are You Experiencing These Sciatica Symptoms?
Sciatica can show up in many ways. If any of these sound familiar, we can help:
Shooting Leg Pain
Sharp, electric pain from your lower back down your leg
Burning Sensation
Constant burning feeling in your buttock, thigh, or calf
Numbness & Tingling
Pins and needles or loss of feeling in your leg or foot
Weakness
Leg weakness that makes it hard to walk or stand
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, don't wait.
Book Your Sciatica EvaluationReal Sciatica Patients, Real Results
Hear from patients who thought they'd never find relief
"Life Works has done wonders for me. All the pain I had been suffering for 4 years—no more pain in my leg, no more pain in my back. I'm able to move and go back to what I used to do!"
"Thanks to Lifeworks (Dr. Matt and staff) for getting me upright and walking again. I'm so impressed with the care and knowledge they provide. So glad I chose them!"
"The tailored programs at LifeWorks have enabled me to return to activities I love, such as dancing and community theater. Focus on non-invasive treatment methods!"
What Is Sciatica & Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Sciatica occurs when your sciatic nerve—the largest nerve in your body running from your lower back down each leg—becomes compressed, irritated, or inflamed. This compression sends shooting pain, burning, or numbness down your leg.
Common causes include: Herniated discs, bone spurs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, and spinal misalignment. The key is finding WHAT is compressing the nerve.
40%
of people will experience sciatica at some point in their lives
Why medications don't work: Pain pills only mask the symptoms—they don't address what's actually pressing on the nerve. That's why the pain keeps coming back. Real relief requires finding and fixing the underlying cause.
Our Integrative Sciatica Treatment
We don't just mask your pain—we find and fix the root cause using a multi-faceted approach.
Chiropractic Care
- Correct spinal misalignments
- Reduce pressure on sciatic nerve
- Restore proper disc spacing
- Improve nerve function
Physical Therapy
- Strengthen core and back muscles
- Targeted stretches for nerve relief
- Correct movement patterns
- Prevent future flare-ups
Trigger Point Injections
- Release piriformis muscle tension
- Reduce inflammation around nerve
- Provide targeted pain relief
- Speed up healing process
Why We're Different
- We get to the ROOT of your sciatica
- Complete integrative team under one roof
- MD, chiropractors, and physical therapists
- 17+ years of experience
- Thousands of patients helped
Watch Real Patient Transformations
See how our integrative approach has changed lives
Anita's Story
"I now sleep through the night, which my husband loves!"
Chronic Pain Relief
Mike's Recovery
"The treatment here is phenomenal. It's done wonders."
99% Pain Reduction
Doug's Journey
"99% of my pain is gone. We proved them wrong."
Pain Relief Success
What You Can Expect
Pain Relief
Stop the shooting pain down your leg
Walk Normally
Move without limping or favoring one side
Sit Comfortably
Sit at work or in the car without pain
Sleep Again
No more pain keeping you awake at night
Meet Dr. Matt Gianforte
Sciatica Specialist | 17+ Years Experience
For over 17 years, Dr. Matt has helped thousands of patients across Shawnee and Kansas City find lasting relief from sciatica. He understands that sciatica is always a symptom of another underlying condition—and finding that root cause is the key to relief.
His approach combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, and advanced treatments to address ALL the factors compressing your sciatic nerve—not just mask symptoms with medications.
"Sciatica pain can be one of the more painful musculoskeletal conditions—and always a symptom of another underlying condition. That's why we understand how to get to the root of your pain issue, not just cover it up."
— Dr. Matt Gianforte, DC
Sciatica Questions Answered
Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Common causes include herniated discs, bone spurs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, and spinal misalignment. During your evaluation, we'll determine exactly what's causing YOUR sciatica so we can create a targeted treatment plan.
Yes! The vast majority of sciatica cases can be effectively treated without surgery using our conservative, integrative approach. By addressing the underlying cause—whether it's a disc issue, muscle compression, or spinal misalignment—we can often eliminate sciatica pain completely without invasive procedures.
Many patients notice improvement within the first few visits. However, lasting relief requires addressing the underlying cause, which takes time. During your evaluation, we'll give you a realistic timeline based on your specific condition. Most sciatica treatment plans run 6-12 weeks for optimal results.
Yes! We accept most major insurance including BCBS, United, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. We'll verify your coverage during your evaluation so you know exactly what to expect. We also offer flexible payment plans for any out-of-pocket costs.
If your sciatica keeps returning, it's because the underlying cause hasn't been addressed. Pain medications only mask symptoms—they don't fix what's compressing the nerve. Our approach is different: we find and treat the ROOT cause (disc issues, muscle tightness, spinal misalignment) so the pain doesn't keep coming back.
Ready to Stop the Shooting Pain?
Don't let sciatica control your life another day. Find out if our integrative approach can help you.
Sciatica Evaluation — No obligation. Find out what's compressing your nerve and if we can help.
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