Acupuncture for Sciatica

 Indian Trail & Charlotte, NC

​Sciatica can turn everyday movement — sitting, standing, walking, even sleeping — into a source of pain. If sharp, shooting, or burning pain is radiating down your leg, acupuncture offers a natural way to calm the nerve irritation at its root and help you move freely again.

How Acupuncture Helps SciaticaSciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the hips and down each leg — becomes compressed or irritated, often due to a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, muscle tightness (including piriformis syndrome), or general inflammation along the lower spine.
Acupuncture works to relieve sciatica by reducing inflammation around the nerve, releasing tight muscles (especially the piriformis and lower back muscles that often contribute to nerve compression), improving blood flow to the affected area, and prompting the nervous system to release natural pain-relieving chemicals.

Types of Sciatica-Related Pain We TreatOur treatments are customized to your specific presentation, including:
  • Sharp, shooting pain down the leg
  • Burning or tingling sensations along the sciatic nerve pathway
  • Numbness in the leg, foot, or toes
  • Lower back pain radiating into the hip and leg
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Pain related to a herniated or bulging disc
  • Chronic or recurring sciatic flare-ups
 
What to ExpectEvery treatment plan starts with a thorough discussion of your pain — where it radiates, how long you've had it, what makes it better or worse, and how it's affecting your daily activities. From there, Tamara Koltun, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS designs a personalized treatment approach, which may include:
  • Traditional acupuncture to reduce nerve irritation and restore balance
  • Electroacupuncture, which adds gentle electrical stimulation for deeper, longer-lasting relief — especially effective for stubborn nerve pain
  • Cupping therapy to release tight muscles compressing the sciatic nerve
  • Gua Sha to relieve muscle tension along the lower back and hip
  • Lifestyle and self-care guidance to support your recovery between sessions
Every session is one-on-one, with Tamara's full attention devoted to you — never split between multiple patients at once.

Why Choose Acupuncture Therapy
  • NC-licensed and NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist with over 12 years of experience
  • Treatments are always customized to your body, not a one-size-fits-all protocol
  • A calm, dedicated, one-on-one setting for every visit
  • Serving patients throughout Indian Trail, Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Weddington, Waxhaw, Wesley Chapel, and Stallings
 
Ready to Find Relief?You don't have to live with sciatic pain. Call 704-651-9585 to schedule your visit or reach out through our Contact page to learn more about how acupuncture can help your specific type of sciatica.

⚠️ If you are experiencing severe, sudden, or worsening back or leg pain — especially with numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control — seek immediate medical attention.