Get Moving Again in Jacksonville
Is that shooting pain down your leg making it hard to sit at your desk? Does bending over to tie your shoes feel impossible? If you're dealing with sciatica or a herniated disc, you're not alone, and you don't have to live with it.
Right here in Jacksonville, Dr. Read at Ortega Chiropractic Clinic helps neighbors like you get relief from sciatica and herniated disc pain without surgery. We're talking about real, lasting relief that gets you back to your life.
What's Actually Happening in Your Back?
Let's keep this simple. Between the bones in your spine, you have cushiony discs that act like shock absorbers. When one of those discs gets damaged, whether from lifting something heavy, an accident, or just years of wear and tear, the soft inside part can bulge out or even leak. That's a herniated disc.
When that herniated disc presses on the sciatic nerve (the big nerve that runs down your leg), you get sciatica. The pain can shoot from your lower back all the way down to your foot. Some people describe it as electric, burning, or just plain miserable. You might also feel:
• Numbness or tingling in your leg or foot
• Weakness that makes your leg feel unreliable
• Pain that gets worse when you sit, cough, or sneeze
• Trouble standing up straight
Sound familiar?
Why Surgery Shouldn't Be Your First Stop
Here's the thing about herniated discs: most of them heal without surgery. Your body is pretty amazing at fixing itself when given the right support. Surgery should be your last resort, not your first move.
At Ortega Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Read takes a different approach. Instead of jumping straight to invasive procedures, we focus on sciatica treatment Jacksonville residents can trust, conservative care that actually addresses what's causing your pain.
How Dr. Read Treats Sciatica & Herniated Discs
Dr. Read has been helping Jacksonville patients with disc problems for years. The goal isn't just to make you feel better today, it's to fix the underlying problem so you stay better.
Spinal Adjustments
Gentle, targeted adjustments help restore proper alignment to your spine. When your vertebrae are in the right position, there's less pressure on that herniated disc and the nerve it's bothering.
Spinal Decompression
This is one of the most effective treatments for herniated discs. Using specialized equipment, we gently stretch your spine, creating negative pressure that helps the disc material retract. Think of it like releasing pressure from a balloon. This allows nutrients and fluids to flow back into the disc, promoting natural healing.
Corrective Exercises
Dr. Read will show you specific stretches and strengthening exercises designed for your situation. These aren't generic YouTube videos, they're customized to help stabilize your spine and prevent future flare-ups.
Body Mechanics Education
Sometimes it's the way you're moving throughout your day that's making things worse. We'll teach you how to lift, bend, and sit properly to protect your back while it heals.
The Jacksonville Advantage: Local Care That Knows You
Why does it matter that Ortega Chiropractic Clinic is right here in Jacksonville? Because we're your neighbors. We understand the lifestyle here, whether you're working downtown, golfing on the weekends, or chasing grandkids around the beach. We're not a corporate chain where you're just a number. Dr. Read takes the time to actually listen to what's going on with your back and your life. Every treatment plan is built around your specific needs and goals. And here's something else: we know you're busy. That's why we offer same-day appointments and minimal waiting. Your time matters.
What If I've Already Tried Everything?
Maybe you've been dealing with this for months. Maybe you've tried pain pills, heating pads, and hoping it would just go away on its own. You might be thinking, "Will chiropractic care really help when nothing else has?"
The answer is often yes: because we're addressing the root cause, not just covering up symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications can reduce swelling temporarily, but they don't fix a herniated disc.
Chiropractic care focuses on healing, not masking.
That said, Dr. Read is honest. If your condition requires medical intervention beyond what chiropractic can provide, he'll tell you. We're here to help you heal, and sometimes that means coordinating with other healthcare providers in Jacksonville to make sure you get exactly what you need.
When Should You Actually Call?
Don't wait until you can barely walk. The sooner you address a herniated disc, the easier it typically is to treat. If you're experiencing any of these, it's time to pick up the phone:
• Lower back pain that radiates down your leg
• Numbness or tingling that won't go away
• Weakness in your leg or foot
• Pain that's getting worse instead of better
• Trouble controlling your bladder or bowels (call immediately: this is serious)
Simply call us at (904) 425-4545 and let's figure out what's going on. The initial consultation gives Dr. Read a chance to examine your spine, understand your symptoms, and explain exactly what treatment would look like for you.
Real People, Real Relief
Jacksonville residents have been getting their lives back at Ortega Chiropractic Clinic for years. People who couldn't sit through their kid's baseball game without agony. People who thought they'd never golf again. People who were seriously considering surgery because they didn't know there was another option.
The common thread? They all decided to try conservative care first. And most of them never needed that surgery after all.
Getting Started Is Simple
You don't need a referral. You don't need to wait weeks for an appointment. You just need to make the call.
Here's what happens next:
1. Call (904) 425-4545) to schedule your consultation
2. Come in and meet Dr. Read: bring your questions, your concerns, all of it
3. Get examined so we understand exactly what's happening with your spine
4. Hear your treatment options explained in plain English
5. Start your personalized care plan
Most patients start feeling relief within the first few visits. Real relief: not just "I took a pill and feel numb" relief.
You Deserve to Move Without Pain
Living with sciatica or a herniated disc is exhausting. It affects your work, your family time, your sleep:
everything. But it doesn't have to be permanent.
Right here in Jacksonville, there's a better path forward. Conservative, effective sciatica treatment Jacksonville patients trust, delivered by a chiropractor who genuinely cares about getting you better.
Stop putting it off. Stop hoping it'll magically disappear. Call Dr. Read at Ortega Chiropractic Clinic
today at (904) 425-4545 and let's get you moving again: without surgery, without endless medications, and without that constant pain holding you back.
Your back has been through enough. Let's fix it.
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Ortega Chiropractic Clinic 5367 Ortega Boulevard Jacksonvile,FL 32210
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