Understanding the Compression
Lumbar radiculopathy happens when a nerve root in your lower spine becomes compressed or irritated. Because these nerves bundle together to travel all the way down to your toes, a pinch in the spine causes intense symptoms in the leg.
The vast majority of the time, this compression is caused by a lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis. Masking the pain with pills does nothing to stop the disc from continuing to crush the nerve.
Our Non-Surgical Solution
- Lumbar Decompression TherapyThe most effective way to treat lumbar radiculopathy is spinal decompression. It creates a vacuum effect to suck the bulging disc away from the nerve.
- Correcting the Lumbar CurveWe use CBP traction to restore the normal lordotic curve to the lower back, which permanently opens up the space for the nerves to exit freely.
- Stabilizing the PelvisIf your pelvis is unstable, the lower back will twist and re-compress the nerve. We use adjustments and stabilization exercises to lock the foundation in place.
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Medically Reviewed
The clinical information on this page has been reviewed and verified by Dr. Dirk Woodmansee, DC, an advanced certified Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) provider in clinical practice since 1997, with extensive experience in structural spinal rehabilitation.
Last Reviewed: September 2026 | Disclaimer
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