Mansfield, TX Sciatica Treatment That Addresses the Root Cause… Not Just the Pain
Overview
Sciatica is more than just “back pain.” It’s a painful, often frustrating condition that typically begins in the lower back or hip and radiates down the leg and sometimes all the way to the foot. The hallmark symptom is nerve-like pain, which may feel sharp, burning, shooting, or even like electric shocks. Some people also experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected leg.
What makes sciatica tricky is that it isn’t a condition in and of itself. It’s a symptom of something deeper. It may stem from irritation of the sciatic nerve due to a spinal disc issue, joint misalignment, muscle tension, or even a problem in the hip. In some cases, both the spine and the hip are involved, which is why many treatments fail to provide lasting relief.
At Calibration Brain & Body, we specialize in helping you uncover the true root of your pain. Our team doesn’t just treat symptoms: we take a functional, neurological approach to sciatica. That means we assess how your spine, muscles, and joints are working together so we can create a targeted plan for healing.
Sciatica treatment is never one-size-fits-all. The most effective care begins with the right diagnosis, followed by a customized treatment plan that may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, decompression, movement therapy, and nervous system integration.
If you’ve been living with sciatica or you’ve tried other treatments that haven’t worked… We’re here to help you find real, lasting relief.
Empathy Meets Innovation: Real Solutions for Sciatica Pain
We know how exhausting and discouraging it can be to live with sciatica. It can interrupt your sleep, limit your movement, and make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Many of our patients come to us after trying multiple treatments that didn’t get to the root of the problem and we understand how frustrating that journey can be.
At Calibration Brain & Body, we approach sciatica care with both compassion and precision. You won’t find a cookie cutter protocol here. Instead, we combine advanced diagnostics with hands on experience to uncover exactly what’s contributing to your pain. Whether it’s coming from the spine, the hip, or both.
Once we’ve identified the source, we build a personalized care plan that may include:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal decompression
- Shockwave therapy
- Laser therapy
- Neurological stimulation
What truly sets us apart is how we stay engaged with your progress. We monitor your response every step of the way, adjusting your plan as needed to ensure you’re getting the most effective, targeted care possible.
Our goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and most importantly, to get you moving again with confidence.
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What to Expect: Our Process & Your Outcomes
Healing from sciatica starts with clarity. At Calibration Brain & Body, we guide you through a step-by-step process designed to uncover the true cause of your pain and deliver lasting results… not just temporary relief.
Step 1: In-Depth Evaluation
Your first visit begins with a comprehensive exam, including a neurological assessment, orthopedic testing, spinal and hip evaluation, and functional movement screening. If needed, we may also recommend advanced imaging to get a full picture of what’s going on.
Step 2: Personalized Care Plan
Based on your findings, we’ll create a customized treatment plan that reflects your unique needs and goals. Your care may include a combination of chiropractic, decompression, laser, shockwave, or neurological therapies. All designed to work together for maximum impact.
Step 3: Ongoing Progress Monitoring
We don’t believe in “set it and forget it” care. As you move through your plan, we continually assess your progress, track improvements, and adjust your treatments to keep your recovery on the right track.
Step 4: Functional Outcomes That Matter
Our goal isn’t just to reduce pain: it’s to help you move better, feel stronger, and regain confidence in your body. Whether that means walking without limping, sleeping through the night, or getting back to your workouts, we focus on outcomes that restore your quality of life.
Services We Use to Treat Sciatica
Because sciatica can stem from multiple sources and affect each person differently. Our care is designed to be both specific and integrative. Here’s a closer look at the powerful tools and therapies we use to help relieve pain, restore function, and support long-term healing:
- Chiropractic Adjustments – Gentle, targeted spinal and pelvic adjustments help restore proper motion, relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can help decompress irritated nerves and improve nerve communication to the legs.
- Spinal Decompression Therapy – This non-invasive therapy uses gentle traction to create space between vertebrae, relieving pressure on herniated or bulging discs that may be compressing the sciatic nerve.
- Shockwave Therapy – Shockwave therapy delivers high energy sound waves to targeted areas, helping break up scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and stimulate circulation in chronically tight or damaged tissues.
- Class IV Laser Therapy – Laser therapy uses light energy to penetrate deep into tissues, reducing inflammation, increasing cellular energy, and accelerating healing. It’s ideal for calming irritated nerves and supporting recovery in areas that have been inflamed for a long time.
- Neurological Stimulation – We use precise nerve stimulation techniques to retrain your nervous system, calm overactive pain pathways, and reestablish healthy communication between the brain and body.
- Movement & Functional Rehab – Once pain begins to decrease, we integrate gentle neuromuscular exercises to reinforce new patterns and prevent recurrence.
Each of these therapies serves a purpose… but they’re most powerful when used together, in the right sequence, based on your body’s needs. That’s what we specialize in at Calibration Brain & Body.
Meet The Team
DR. JOSEPH ADAMS D.C., M.S.
Doctor of Chiropractic, MS Clinical Neuroscience
Dr. Joe has a passion for helping people with significant health challenges through integrated care that includes chiropractic, functional neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, neuro-ophthalmology, and physical therapy. He loves helping people who are suffering through head pain (migraines, headaches, etc.) and neurological conditions find answers, solutions, and healing.
As a lifelong learner, he is always pursuing more education on how to best help his patients using the most advanced care applications. He fulfilled his residency at an integrated neurological rehabilitation center where he focused on providing chiropractic care to some of the most challenging cases. He also gained insight into functional and integrated medicine, along with post-graduate training in neurology. In his free time he uses his skills in welding and woodworking to build furniture and other home decor. He is usually spending his time with his wife (Dr. Jordan) and their two young children. He enjoys all kinds of fitness, especially weight lifting and yoga.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Cum Laude (Parker University)
- Masters Degree in Applied Clinical Neuroscience (Parker University)
- Postgraduate Migraine Management
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Texas Chiropractic Association, Education and Events Committee
- Continuing Education Provider for other chiropractors
- Mansfield Police Department, Training Advisory Board
- Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
- Rotary Club of Mansfield, Former Board Member
DR. JORDAN ADAMS, DC, MS, CST
Doctor of Chiropractic, MS Clinical Nutrition, Craniosacral Therapy
Dr. Jordan’s mission is to help others create more harmony in their life. Whether that’s a gentle word or a gentle adjustment. She approaches care from a mind + body perspective, empowering individuals to experience a deeper level of health, balance, and connection at every stage of their journey.
As a co-founder of Calibration Brain & Body, Dr. Jordan guides her patients and community toward more aligned living through gentle chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, community-centered yoga, and inspirational writing.Dr. Jordan has a special passion for infants and new moms, helping to support the transitions in this stage of life. She holds additional training in prenatal chiropractic care and is Webster Certified to provide specific support throughout pregnancy. She draws on her craniosacral training to help nurture the infant’s sensitive nervous system into a state of ease and balance.
Outside the office and off the yoga mat, Dr. Jordan can often be found adventuring outdoors on horseback, playing games with her kids, getting lost in a good book, writing poetry, or roping her husband (Dr. Joe) into their next creative home DIY project.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Salutatorian; Magna Cum Laude; JWP Service Award (Parker University)
- Craniosacral Therapy Certified – Dynamic Body Balancing
- 500 hour yoga instructor + prenatal certified
- Postgraduate training in prenatal, pediatrics, functional nutrition
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Texas Chiropractic Association: Education and Event Committee
- Published Author: Pathways To Family Wellness and Plaid for Women
- Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation, Former Board Member
DR. RATI PATEL, DC, MS
Dr. Rati Patel is known for her ability to take on challenging, complex cases and guide patients toward long-term solutions. She earned both her Doctor of Chiropractic and Master of Science in Acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport and has been recognized with multiple distinctions for her work, including Best of Acupuncture in Living Magazine.
Throughout her career, Dr. Patel has been repeatedly acknowledged for clinical excellence and patient results at a national level. She is trusted by a wide network of healthcare professionals across North Texas who look to her when conventional paths fall short. These partnerships reflect the confidence other providers have in her skill set and her reputation for problem-solving at the highest level. What sets Dr. Patel apart is her integrative approach. Trained in both Eastern and Western practices, she examines every case through a dual lens—seeking root causes, restoring balance, and creating personalized strategies that help patients move beyond pain and into a state of resilience and optimal function.
Dr. Patel’s mission is to change the narrative around pain: it should not be managed or tolerated, but understood and addressed. She works in close partnership with her patients, equipping them to listen to their bodies, set meaningful goals, and achieve a higher quality of life that lasts.
OLGA
Future Chiropractor / Rehab Team
Hi! Moving from Russia to explore the Fitness & Wellness field I found myself in healthcare helping the best Doctors of Chiropractic in Texas. I enjoy spending time outside, hanging out with my two boys – Pistol and Bullet. Yeah, weird names because they are dogs 😉 Love working out and always learning something new!
SARA
Practice Manager
Texas has been my home for over 10 years, but Hawaii will always have my heart. I’m very passionate about Chiropractic and I’m constantly learning something new. I live a simple life that brings me so much joy. When I’m not at Calibration greeting you at the front desk, you would most likely find me indulging in a good book or tv show. I am very approachable and always ready for great conversation.
BETH
Lead Rehab Tech
I am a native Texan born and raised in the Arlington area. I have spent the last six years as a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. I love working with people to better their health and wellness.
Sophia
Patient Care Advocate
Sophia works in front desk and rehab and loves helping patients feel their best. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is planning to pursue a career in nursing. Outside of work, Sophia enjoys spending time with her family and going on coffee walks with her dogs, Callie and Brooklyn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sciatica
Sciatica is a term used to describe symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed. It can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that travels from the lower back or hip down the leg. It’s not a diagnosis on its own, but a sign of an underlying issue that needs to be identified.
True sciatica usually involves pain that radiates from the low back or hip into the leg, often past the knee. It may also be accompanied by numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness. However, other conditions can mimic sciatica, which is why a thorough evaluation is key to getting the right diagnosis and treatment.
Sciatica can be caused by a variety of issues, including disc bulges or herniations, joint dysfunction, muscle entrapments (like piriformis syndrome), or even imbalances in how the brain and body coordinate movement. Sometimes, multiple factors are involved at once… which is why our process focuses on understanding the full picture.
In most cases, no. The majority of sciatica cases can be resolved with conservative care when the root cause is properly identified and addressed. We use non-invasive therapies like spinal decompression, laser, and chiropractic care to relieve nerve pressure and restore function; without drugs or surgery.
Recovery time depends on the cause, how long the symptoms have been present, and your body’s response to care. Some patients feel relief within the first few visits, while others need more time to address deeper issues. We closely monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed to ensure consistent improvement.