Struggling with Low Back Pain, Sciatica, or a Disc Issue?
Here's How We Help You Get Out of Pain — and Stay Out.
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — Consultation, Full Exam & 3D Digital X-Rays.
Serving Rochester Hills & Metro Detroit for 25+ years.
Does This Sound Familiar?
- Sharp or nagging low back pain that just won't quit?
- Burning, shooting, or electric pain running down one leg?
- Numbness or tingling in your leg, calf, or foot?
- Pain that gets worse sitting, bending, or getting up in the morning?
- Stiffness so bad it takes 20 minutes just to move like a person again?
- Flare-ups triggered by lifting, sneezing, or a bad night's sleep?
- Muscle spasms that lock up your back at the worst possible time?
- Weakness in the leg — or a foot that doesn't quite fire the way it used to?
- Been told to "rest, stretch, and take Advil" — but you know something is actually wrong?
Your low back pain has a root cause — and it usually isn't "just getting older."
How Chiropractic Helps Disc & Sciatic Pain
Most low back care manages the symptoms — pills, ice, stretch, repeat. Here's how corrective chiropractic addresses the mechanics driving the pain in the first place.
The Alignment–Disc–Nerve Connection
When lumbar vertebrae shift, discs get loaded unevenly, bulge or herniate, and the nerve roots that travel down your leg get pinched or inflamed. That's what most "sciatica" actually is — and it's what we look for on your exam.
We Measure — We Don't Guess
Precise 3D digital X-rays measured to the millimeter and degree. You see exactly where the disc space is collapsing, which segments are misaligned, and what a correction actually looks like — not vague talk about "tightness."
Gentle, Precise Corrections
NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — no twisting, no popping, no cracking. Low-force adjustments that take pressure off the disc and nerve without terrifying a back that's already flared up.
Pre & Post Imaging Proves the Work
We re-measure to confirm the correction held. You don't have to guess whether your back is actually getting better — the imaging and your exam findings show the change.
Book Your $99 New Patient Exam
Contact us — we'll take it from there.
450+ Five-Star Reviews from Metro Detroit
"I had sciatic pain shooting down my leg for months — couldn't sit through a meal, couldn't sleep. After working with Dr. Cicala the burning is gone and I can actually move again."
"Dr. Cicala found things on my X-rays no one had ever shown me. He explained exactly which disc was the problem and why my back kept flaring up. Six weeks in and I'm not living on ibuprofen anymore."
"I was told my only option was injections or surgery for my disc. The upper cervical and lumbar work here is gentle — no cracking — and I finally have my life back. I can pick up my kids without wincing."
"Warm, professional, and straight to the point. I knew exactly what my plan was, what it would cost, and how long it would take. My low back pain is a fraction of what it was."
"The most thorough exam I've ever had. Dr. Cicala actually took the time to figure out why my back kept locking up instead of just handing me another muscle relaxer."
"Best chiropractic care I've ever received. If you're dealing with a disc issue, sciatica, or chronic low back pain — go see Dr. Cicala."
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam
Here's What's Included
- Initial Consultation$75
- Full Neurological & Structural Exam$150
- 3D Digital X-Rays (if clinically necessary)$100+
- Personalized Report of Findings$50
Federal insurance exclusions may apply. Ask the front desk for details.
Three Simple Steps to Real Low Back Relief
- 1
See Exactly What's Going On
A sit-down consultation, a full neurological and structural exam, and 3D X-rays measured to the millimeter — so you get real answers about why your back keeps flaring up.
- 2
Get a Personalized Plan
Dr. Cicala walks you through what's driving your pain and a clear correction plan with a beginning, middle, and end — no pressure, no confusion.
- 3
Get Your Back — and Your Life — Back
Sit through a movie, sleep through the night, lift your kids, hit the gym. Move like a person again without the sciatica running your day.
Everything We Use to Get Your Back Better — Under One Roof
Your plan is built from the tools that actually match your exam findings — no cookie-cutter care, no unnecessary add-ons.
Precise Spinal Correction (NUCCA & Full Spine)
Measured, low-force adjustments that take pressure off the disc and nerve — for the lumbar spine and the alignment above it that's driving the load.
Restores mechanics so the disc and sciatic nerve can decompress and heal.
Orthospinology & Activator
Gentle instrument-based techniques for patients who don't want twisting, popping, or cracking.
Delivers precise correction without triggering an already inflamed, spasming back.
3D Digital X-Ray Analysis
Measured to the millimeter and degree, with pre and post imaging to confirm the correction held.
Shows you exactly which segments and discs are actually driving the pain.
Neurological & Structural Exam
Reflex, strength, sensation, movement, and postural testing to map exactly where the nerve is being irritated.
Locates the true source of the sciatica instead of chasing the pain around.
Functional Medicine Support
Anti-inflammatory nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress-load coaching for patients whose flare-ups have more than one driver.
Lowers systemic inflammation so the disc and nerve can actually heal.
Home Care & Ergonomic Coaching
Sitting, sleeping, lifting, and posture habits you can do between visits.
Keeps the correction holding so your back stops re-injuring itself.
Dr. Richard Cicala, D.C.
Dr. Cicala has spent 25+ years helping people in Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit get out of low back pain, sciatica, and disc flare-ups — including patients who'd been told injections or surgery were their only option. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and is certified in NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — gentle techniques that don't involve twisting, popping, or cracking.
His approach is simple: use a real exam and precise 3D X-rays to find which segment and disc are driving the pain and how the nerve is being pinched, explain it in plain English, then correct it — so your back can finally heal.
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Disc & Sciatica Focus
- Palmer College Graduate
- 25+ Years Experience
Everything you might be wondering.
- Most low back pain and sciatica come from a combination of spinal misalignment, disc irritation, and nerve root pressure — not just a "pulled muscle." When the vertebrae shift, discs get loaded unevenly and the nerves that run down into your leg can become inflamed. Fix the mechanics and the nerve gets a chance to calm down.
Ready to finally get out of low back pain?
Book your $99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — consultation, full exam, and 3D digital X-rays. Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit patients welcome.
Balanced Living Chiropractic — Rochester Hills, MI
Office Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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