Low Back Pain · Sciatica · Disc Relief

Struggling with Low Back Pain, Sciatica, or a Disc Issue?

Here's How We Help You Get Out of Pain — and Stay Out.

$49 New Patient Special — Consultation, Exam, First Treatment & Plan of Action.

Serving Springfield & Central Illinois for 25+ years.

5.0 · 450+ Google reviews

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."

The Springfield Wellness Approach

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 Digital X-rays when clinically necessary. 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

Gentle, precise adjusting matched to your comfort level — including low-force instrument options. 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 $49 New Patient Exam

Contact us — we'll take it from there.

Hear From Patients Just Like You

450+ Five-Star Reviews from Central Illinois

Google Reviews · 5.0
"I had sciatic pain shooting down my leg for months — couldn't sit through a meal, couldn't sleep. After working with my doctor the burning is gone and I can actually move again."
Tricia T.
"My doctor 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."
Grace R.
"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."
Carrie M.
"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."
Ruth C.
"The most thorough exam I've ever had. My doctor actually took the time to figure out why my back kept locking up instead of just handing me another muscle relaxer."
Lydia J.
"Best chiropractic care I've ever received. If you're dealing with a disc issue, sciatica, or chronic low back pain — go see the team at Springfield Wellness Center."
Robert C.

$49 New Patient Special

Here's What's Included

  • Initial Consultation$75
  • Full Neurological & Structural Exam$150
  • Digital X-Rays (if clinically necessary)$100+
  • Personalized Report of Findings$50
Total Value$375+
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Federal insurance exclusions may apply. Ask the front desk for details.

How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Real Low Back Relief

  1. 1

    See Exactly What's Going On

    A sit-down consultation, a full neurological and structural exam, and digital X-rays when clinically necessary — so you get real answers about why your back keeps flaring up.

  2. 2

    Get a Personalized Plan

    Your doctor walks you through what's driving your pain and a clear correction plan with a beginning, middle, and end — no pressure, no confusion.

  3. 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.

Services We Offer

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 (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.

Why it helps your low back

Restores mechanics so the disc and sciatic nerve can decompress and heal.

Instrument-Assisted & Low-Force Adjusting

Gentle instrument-based techniques for patients who don't want twisting, popping, or cracking.

Why it helps your low back

Delivers precise correction without triggering an already inflamed, spasming back.

Digital X-Ray Analysis

Measured to the millimeter and degree, with pre and post imaging to confirm the correction held.

Why it helps your low back

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.

Why it helps your low back

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.

Why it helps your low back

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.

Why it helps your low back

Keeps the correction holding so your back stops re-injuring itself.

Meet Our Doctors

The chiropractors of Springfield Wellness Center

Serving Springfield, IL since 2007. Whichever doctor you see, you get a thorough exam, a plain-English explanation, and a customized plan of action.

Dr. Nick Silveri — Chiropractor at Springfield Wellness Center

Dr. Nick Silveri

Chiropractor

Ever since I was little I wanted to be a doctor of some sort. All through college I had my sights set on being a dentist. I was applying to dental schools when I decided that I didn't want to be working in people's mouths all day long and I wanted to do something that dealt with the entire person. After some research I decided that being a chiropractor would allow me that opportunity.

Dr. Rob Calcaterra — Chiropractor at Springfield Wellness Center

Dr. Rob Calcaterra

Chiropractor

When I was younger I knew that I wanted to go into healthcare, but I was not sure what area to go into. I started with training as an EMT, but realized it was not right for me. Around that time my uncle suffered a ruptured disc in his low back that left him in agonizing pain. He started seeing a chiropractor and had incredible results. After seeing that, I researched the profession and knew it would be a great career to go into.

Dr. Pat Macauley — Chiropractor at Springfield Wellness Center

Dr. Pat Macauley

Chiropractor

Growing up in St. Louis, I was heavily involved in basketball, baseball and soccer — it was my life. That love for sports ended up shaping the work I do today. I studied Exercise Science at Bellarmine University with plans for physical therapy school, then discovered chiropractic on a tour of Logan College of Chiropractic and never looked back.

Dr. Cecily Kampwerth — Chiropractor at Springfield Wellness Center

Dr. Cecily Kampwerth

Chiropractor

From early on, I was drawn to healthcare because I loved the idea of helping people feel and function better. I was always fascinated by how the body works and how much a person's quality of life can improve with the right support. When I learned how chiropractic focuses on restoring the body's natural ability to heal and perform, I knew I had found the path that aligned with my purpose.

Common Questions

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 $49 New Patient Special — consultation, full exam, and digital X-rays. Springfield and Central Illinois patients welcome.

Visit Us

Springfield Wellness Center — Springfield, IL

Office Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
1000 S. Durkin Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 726-0422
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