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Sciatica
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About Sciatic Nerve Pain

As the longest and widest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve can become compressed, entrapped or irritated anywhere along its path, from your low back to your feet. Sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, most often manifesting as low back pain or pain in the buttocks.

At NYCIRG, we provide cutting-edge sciatica treatment in NYC, using advanced technologies and the latest therapeutic approaches, for rapid relief of sciatica pain, without drugs or surgery.

Dr. Lev Kalika

About Sciatica Specialist Dr. Lev Kalika

Dr. Kalika has devoted his life’s work to finding better therapeutic solutions for musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. His expertise in high-resolution diagnostic ultrasonography enables him to visualize the sciatic nerve along its entire path, in real time, to identify the exact source of pain.

Dr. Kalika uses advanced technologies to calm and desensitize sciatic nerve pain, and innovative therapeutic methods to restore free gliding of the sciatic nerve among other structures.
The clinic at NYCIRG features some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world for treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Dr. Kalika’s expertise and experience make him the number one sciatica doctor in NYC.

Sciatica Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms:

Pain in the low back and/or buttock on one side of the body
Pain ranging from a mild ache to sharp, burning painv
Pain that worsens with long periods of sitting
Pain that intensifies when coughing or sneezing
Numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot

Causes:

Excessive sitting
Being sedentary and out of shape
Obesity
Driving for long periods
Overuse from sports, exercise or occupation

Diagnostic Ultrasound is Key to Successful Sciatica Treatment in NYC

At NYCIRG, we use high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound to visualize the sciatic nerve along its entire path, in real time. Crystal clear images enable us to identify the exact area where the sciatic nerve is compressed or entrapped.

Our sciatica treatment protocols are based on the diagnostic results of the individual patient. We never take a one-size-fits-all approach to patient care. Our personalized, holistic one-on-one approach to diagnosis and treatment make NYCIRG the clinic of choice for sciatica treatment in NYC.

Why Physical Therapy Alone May Not be
Enough to Resolve Sciatica

Physical therapy is a valuable approach for resolving sciatica, but it does not provide a standalone solution. Prior to beginning physical therapy, we need to address underlying issues that contribute to sciatic nerve pain.

Mainstream physical therapy clinics often rely on one-size-fits-all sciatica treatment protocols that treat the symptoms and not the patient. Average physical therapists often lack the skills, knowledge, and technological tools to accurately diagnose pre-treat underlying conditions.

At NYCIRG, we identify and address other issues that
may contribute to sciatic nerve pain, including:

Scar tissue and fascia adhesions
Neurogenic inflammation
Disc edema
Inflamed soft tissues

Myofascial trigger points
Compressed or entrapped nerves
Compensation patterns developed
post-injury

Addressing underlying issues first is essential to sciatica physical
therapy success.

Our Advanced Technologies are Game-Changers for
Sciatica Treatment

The clinic at NYCIRG features some of the most advanced technologies in the world for diagnosing and treating sciatic nerve pain.

Focused Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Focused ESWT uses high frequency sound waves to numb pain and reduce inflammation that irritates the sciatic nerve. We often use ESWT in conjunction with other treatment modalities to accelerate healing.

Extracorporeal Magnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT)

EMTT is a fairly new technology that transmits high energy magnetic pulses to targeted tissues. The magnetic waves synchronize with the body’s own magnetic fields, to trigger a reparative response. EMTT waves are able to target difficult-to-reach tendons, muscles, bones and nerves.

Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT)

Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyACT)

Our new PiezoWave shockwave machine features MyACT, a new type of focused shockwave technology that allows for deeper compression of the focused waves. Its higher frequency allows for precise neuro modulation under ultrasound guidance, with a special linear head for treating myofascial pain.

This innovative shockwave technology transforms the mechanical energy of shockwaves into biochemical signals that precisely target damaged tissues. Its versatile system of controls lets us fine-tune its output levels for precise and personalized patient care. With MyACT, we are able to repair and regenerate damaged tissues by stimulating the body’s own reparative mechanisms.

NESA Neuromodulation Therapy

The NESA device generates a biphasic low-frequency electrical current that travels through autonomic neural pathways, to restore optimal neural signaling to the brain.

NESA Neuromodulation Therapy

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT)

EPAT, also known as defocused or radial shockwave therapy, uses acoustic pressure waves to enhance blood circulation to targeted tissues. Many practitioners use only radial shockwave therapy – aka EPAT – which is a pressure wave and not a true shockwave. EPAT does not have the same reparative potential as ESWT, and research shows that even focused shockwaves are less effective than ultrasound-guided ESWT.

High Energy Inductive Therapy (HEIT)

HEIT uses electromagnetic fields to penetrate cells, tissues, organs and bones, to reactivate optimal electrochemical function and stimulate healing of nerves, muscles and blood vessels.

HIGH ENERGY INDUCTIVE THERAPY (HEIT)

Localized Cryotherapy

Cold therapy has been used for centuries to treat soft tissue injuries, numb pain and reduce inflammation. Today, modern technology brings us a more efficient and effective means of leveraging cold therapy using nitrogen gas. When used with other therapies, localized cryotherapy helps to provide fast relief and speed recovery during the rehabilitation process.

INDIBA Radiofrequency Therapy

INDIBA therapy is a completely non-invasive type of transfer of energy capacitive and resistive (TECAR) therapy that helps to calm hypersensitized nerves that transmit exaggerated pain signals to the brain. Indiba helps to restore normal signaling between the sciatic nerve and the central nervous system.

INDIBA Radiofrequency Therapy

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling

Sometimes the sciatic nerve gets entrapped by trigger points, tiny knots of muscle fibers that refuse to relax. Dry needling causes a twitch response in trigger points that allows them to relax, relieving pain and releasing entrapped nervous tissue. Guidance with high resolution ultrasound ensures that the needles hit their mark, for maximum effectiveness.

Get the Best Sciatica Physical Therapy in NYC

When it comes to accurately diagnosing and effectively treating sciatic nerve pain, NYCIRG is second to none. Our holistic personalized approach combined with our state-of-the-art clinic ensure that you get the very best sciatica treatment in NYC.

You don’t have to live with sciatica pain that keeps you from living your best life. Contact NYCIRG today, and get rid of sciatic nerve pain for good, so you can get back to doing the things you love.