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Acupuncture for Sciatica
Has your low back pain started to travel down into your hip or leg, making it hard to drive, bend, or even stand for a few minutes?
You may be dealing with sciatica...
We can help!
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It’s called sciatica because it involves irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—the largest nerve in the body, running from your lower back through the hips and down to the feet. In some cases, this nerve gets pinched not at the spine but by a tight piriformis muscle deep in the glutes, a condition known as piriformis syndrome. The symptoms often feel the same: pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness anywhere along the nerve’s path.
For some, the pain stays mostly in the lower back and only shoots down with certain movements; for others, there’s no back pain at all—just burning or aching in one leg. It might only flare up when sitting or standing too long, or it might be constant and exhausting, with relief coming only when you lie down.
At Cucamonga Acupuncture & Wellness, we specialize in treating sciatica at every stage—from mild, nagging irritation to severe, debilitating pain caused by a herniated disc. The story often unfolds the same way: first, you visit your primary care doctor and are prescribed painkillers or muscle relaxers to dull the pain. When that only brings short-term relief, you’re referred for a steroid injection or physical therapy—the injection may last longer, and PT can help restore proper movement through the hips and spine. Some also try chiropractic adjustments, which can help if done correctly.
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But when those measures don’t work, the next recommendation is often surgery. Unfortunately, this is where things can get complicated. Studies show that up to 40% of back surgeries fail to relieve pain long-term, leading to what’s known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome—a condition that can create more scar tissue, instability, and chronic nerve irritation. Even in the best-case scenario, surgery may bring relief for a few years, but because the underlying spinal structure has been permanently altered, pain often returns, sometimes worse than before.
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That’s why, before you reach that point, it’s in your best interest to explore conservative, non-invasive treatments that restore balance and reduce nerve compression without compromising the integrity of your spinal discs.
The result? Lasting relief—without fear of re-injury or re-herniation.
How does it work?
At Cucamonga Acupuncture & Wellness, our board certified practitioner Jasmine Casupanan, L.Ac, MSAOM, blends the 3000 year old wisdom of traditional acupuncture and customized herbal therapies with the modern technologies of electroacupuncture and our exclusive modality known as ATP Resonance BioTherapy™.
Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture involve the use of hair-thin needles that bypass many layers of tense, superficial muscle to break up deeper adhesions as well as interrupt pain signals and improve nerve communication. ATP Resonance BioTherapy™ is a painless, non-invasive therapy that uses gentle electrical currents to reduce inflammation, promote blood flow, and accelerate nerve tissue healing.
Imagine your sciatic nerve like a garden hose carrying messages from your spine down to your leg. When a disc becomes inflamed or bulges, it’s like a kink in the hose—pressure builds up behind it, cutting off smooth flow. The muscles around it tighten up as a protective response, which only adds more pressure on the nerve.
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Electroacupuncture works like slowly unkinking that hose. It helps the surrounding muscles release their grip, reduces inflammation, and restores healthy nerve communication. The gentle electrical current stimulates circulation and helps the body clear away cellular waste that keeps the area irritated.
Meanwhile, herbal medicine acts like flushing fresh water through the system—reducing internal inflammation, nourishing the discs and nerves, and helping your body reabsorb that swollen, “angry” disc tissue over time. Together, these therapies reset the environment around the sciatic nerve so it can finally calm down and heal.
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How can I get started?
Sciatica can vary wildly from patient to patient depending on the severity and cause. The next step is to schedule an in person New Patient Consultation where our practitioner will assess your individual case and medical history, and design a customized care plan that aligns with your goals.
To schedule your New Patient Consultation you may call our office directly at 909.808.1406 or click the button below to fill out our contact form and our Patient Care Coordinator will reach out within 24 business hours.​
How to Find Us
Conveniently located in the Scheu Business Center off Archibald Ave & 7th, directly west from Hamilton's Brewery. Disabled access parking enter from 7th Street.
9125 Archibald Ave Ste B
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730
“ All of my sessions helped me with my inflamed muscles. I would feel 100% comfortable recommending my friends and family to begin their acupuncture journey with Jasmine!”