If sciatica pain is interfering with your daily activities, acupuncture and holistic treatments may help provide relief and improve your quality of life. At Twin Acupuncture, with convenient locations in Staten Island, New York, and Toms River, New Jersey, acupuncture specialist Kerri Kuhlsen, L.Ac., c.SMA, offers personalized sciatica treatments using acupuncture, cupping therapy, and electrical stimulation (E-stim). These noninvasive therapies are designed to help relieve sciatic nerve pain, reduce muscle tension, manage inflammation, and improve mobility without relying solely on medication. Whether you’re experiencing lower back pain, radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling associated with sciatica, Twin Acupuncture provides individualized care to address your symptoms and support long-term wellness. To schedule an initial consultation, call or text the office or complete the online appointment form today.
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain to radiate along the path of your sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your hips, buttocks, and down each leg. It typically affects only one side of the body. This condition can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that affects daily activities.
The primary symptom of sciatica is pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and travels down your leg. The pain may feel sharp, burning, or like an electric shock. Other symptoms include:
The severity of symptoms varies depending on the cause of nerve compression and the level of inflammation.
Sciatica occurs when your sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated. Common causes include:
Kerri has the expertise to determine the root cause of your pain and provide effective holistic treatment.
These treatments provide natural, drug-free relief, addressing sciatica’s symptoms and underlying causes.
You don’t have to suffer from sciatica. Call, text, or fill out the online form to request an appointment today.
At Twin Acupuncture, Kerri offers the following holistic therapies to relieve sciatic pain:
