Sciatica Treatment in San Diego
Sciatica is nerve pain that radiates from the lower back down through the hip and leg, usually caused by a herniated disc or spinal narrowing pressing on the sciatic nerve. Our board-certified San Diego pain physicians treat the cause — not just the symptoms — at four clinics across the county.
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Tell us about your pain — our team will reach out quickly to schedule you at the clinic nearest you.
- Same-week consultations available
- No referral needed to be seen
- Most major insurance plans accepted
- Procedures on-site — Comprehensive Pain ASC at our Ruffin Road building
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How We Treat Sciatica
Most sciatica improves without surgery. Our physicians build a plan around your diagnosis, starting conservative and stepping up only as needed.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Image-guided injections calm the inflamed nerve root — often the fastest path to real relief when radiating leg pain won’t settle.
Targeted Nerve Blocks
Diagnostic and therapeutic blocks confirm exactly which nerve is generating your pain and quiet it directly.
Hands-On Therapy
Skilled physical therapy and chiropractic care restore movement and take pressure off the sciatic nerve.
Advanced Options
For persistent cases: radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation — performed at our on-site procedure suite.
Find My Treatment Plan Your plan starts with one consultation.
Is It Sciatica? Common Signs
Sciatica has a distinct signature. If several of these sound familiar, it’s time to get evaluated:
- Pain radiating from lower back into buttock & leg
- Burning, electric or shooting leg pain
- Numbness or tingling down one leg
- Pain worse when sitting or coughing
- Weakness in the leg or foot
- Pain on one side (typical)
- Trouble standing up straight
- Relief when walking or lying down
Get an Answer — Book Now Sudden leg weakness or loss of bladder/bowel control is an emergency — call 911.
What to Expect at Our San Diego Clinics
Consultation & Diagnosis
Your physician reviews your history, symptoms and imaging to confirm sciatica and find its cause — disc, stenosis or something else.
Your Personal Plan
A stepwise plan built for your case — typically starting with conservative care and targeted injections before anything more involved.
Relief & Follow-Through
We track your progress and adjust until the leg pain is under control and you’re moving normally again.
Start Step 1 Now Same-week consultations — it takes 30 seconds.
Physicians Who Treat Your Sciatica
Board-certified pain management specialists from the physician-led team at California Pain Consultants.
Zachary C. Cohen, MD
Pain Management Physician
Chris Chisholm, MD
Pain Management Physician
Hall Wu, MD
Pain Management Physician
Jonathan H. Kaplan, MD
Pain Management Physician
Sciatica Questions, Answered
Does sciatica go away on its own?
Mild sciatica often improves within weeks with activity modification and conservative care. Pain that persists past 4–6 weeks, keeps returning, or comes with numbness or weakness deserves a specialist evaluation.
Do I need surgery for sciatica?
Usually not. Most patients improve with a combination of targeted injections, therapy and time. Surgery is reserved for severe or progressive cases — and our physicians will tell you honestly if you’re one of them.
How fast can an epidural injection help?
Many patients feel meaningful relief within a few days of an epidural steroid injection as the inflammation around the nerve settles. Relief duration varies by patient and cause.
Do I need a referral or an MRI first?
No referral is needed. If imaging is required, your physician will order it — and if you already have an MRI, bring it to your first visit.
Which clinic should I choose?
Whichever is closest: Kearny Mesa (Ruffin Rd), Rancho Bernardo, Chula Vista or La Mesa. Procedures are performed at our Comprehensive Pain ASC in the Ruffin Road building.
Have More Questions? Book a Consult Your physician will answer everything at your first visit.
Leg Pain Shouldn’t Run Your Life
Every week you wait is a week of sleep, work and movement sciatica steals. Our San Diego team can usually see you this week — and the first step takes 30 seconds.
Or call (858) 571-3630