What is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain caused by the irritation or compression of one of the 10 nerve roots in your lower back (L4–S3). When a herniated or bulging disc pinches these nerves, you feel pain, tingling, or numbness traveling through your buttock, thigh, leg, and foot. Most commonly, the L5 or S1 nerve roots are the culprits.
The Solution: A Mechanical Problem Requires a Mechanical Fix If your nerve is compressed by a disc, there is only one way to truly get better: You must remove the pressure. While medications and injections can mask chemical inflammation, they don’t fix the anatomical cause.
At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we provide a sophisticated, mechanical solution. We use SpineMED® Spinal Decompression—a high-tech, computer-controlled protocol—to gently separate the vertebrae and encourage the disc to recede from the nerve root. Once the pressure is removed, inflammation subsides naturally, and your function returns.
Why Choose Dr. Castanet for Sciatica in Decatur? Most clinics rely on generic stretching or exercises that can actually aggravate a disc injury. In my 39 years of practice (since 1987), which includes 18 years in orthopedic and neurosurgical environments, I have found spinal decompression to be the most effective non-surgical treatment for sciatica. Having treated over 50,000 patients, I have seen firsthand how this specialized approach works faster and costs less than invasive alternatives.
In fact, 70–80% of my patients notice some improvement starting with their very first session.
If you’re looking to relieve sciatica pain near North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, I can help. Located at 2771 Lawrenceville Highway, our clinic is dedicated to getting you back on your feet without surgery.
Sound too good to be true? Read my patient reviews. Call me today at 404-558-4015.
Herniated discs
Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Treatment in North Decatur & Tucker
What is a Herniated Disc? Think of your spinal discs as “jelly donuts” located between your 24 spinal bones (vertebrae). The tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) protects a soft inner core (nucleus pulposus). When that outer layer tears—often due to age or injury—the inner “jelly” can bulge or herniate.
This protrusion pinches the sensitive spinal nerves behind the disc, triggering a painful cycle of inflammation (swelling, heat, and loss of function). If left untreated, this can lead to disc collapse and permanent joint degeneration.
The Path to Recovery: Why Surgery is Rarely the Answer While many clinics immediately suggest steroid injections or surgery, the truth is that surgery is only necessary for about 2% of patients. Most “conservative” treatments like basic physical therapy or general chiropractic provide temporary relief but don’t address the mechanical compression.
The SpineMED® Difference: A Precise, Mechanical Solution At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we specialize in the most effective non-surgical treatment I have used in my 39 years of practice: Spinal Decompression.
Using Georgia’s only SpineMED® system at our 2771 Lawrenceville Highway clinic, we gently pull the vertebrae apart. This creates negative pressure that encourages the herniated material to recede back into the disc, instantly reducing pressure on the nerves and joints. It is a sophisticated, computer-controlled process so gentle that many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Expert Care Near You If you are struggling with a herniated disc in North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, you deserve a solution that works. Having treated over 50,000 patients since 1987, I’ve found that 70-80% of my patients notice improvement after their very first session.
Stop the pain and avoid the operating room. Call Dr. Craig Castanet at 404-558-4015 today.
Pinched nerves
Effective Pinched Nerve Relief in North Decatur & Tucker
What Causes a Pinched Nerve? In the lower back, a pinched nerve is typically caused by a herniated or bulging disc. In the neck, the culprit is often a disc/osteophyte complex—a combination of disc protrusion and bony arthritis.
The symptoms are progressive:
Low Back: Pain radiates into the buttock, thigh, leg, and foot.
Neck: Pain travels into the shoulder and down the arm. The more severe the compression, the further the pain travels down your limb.
The Only Real Solution: Un-pinching the Nerve Medications and injections only mask the pain; they don’t remove the physical obstruction. To truly heal, the nerve must be “un-pinched.” At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we achieve this using SpineMED® Spinal Decompression.
This sophisticated, computerized treatment provides precise, gentle traction that pulls the vertebrae apart, allowing the disc or bone complex to recede. It works because it addresses the mechanical cause—and nothing more.
Why Choose BackStrong in Decatur? Under the care of Dr. Craig Castanet, who brings 39 years of clinical experience (including 18 years in orthopedic and neurosurgical environments), we focus on results. While a series of treatments is usually required to fully resolve a pinched nerve, 70-80% of our patients notice some improvement starting with their very first session.
If you are suffering from a pinched nerve near North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, come to 2771 Lawrenceville Highway for a non-invasive, effective alternative to surgery.
Get back to your normal activities. Call us today at 404-558-4015.
Car accidents
Specialized Car Accident Recovery in North Decatur & Tucker
Comprehensive Injury Care After a Crash Car accidents often result in a complex range of injuries beyond just simple neck and back pain. Victims frequently suffer from concussions, headaches, shoulder trauma, and sciatica. While many emergency rooms only check for life-threatening issues, the underlying mechanical damage to your spine often goes untreated.
A Medically-Oriented Approach to Healing At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we provide more than just symptomatic relief. Dr. Craig Castanet, with 39 years of experience—including nearly two decades in orthopedic and neurosurgical environments—understands how to manage post-crash trauma.
Our recovery protocol at 2771 Lawrenceville Highway focuses on:
Restoring Movement: Controlled motion is essential to prevent permanent stiffness and joint degeneration.
Breaking Up Scar Tissue: Manual therapy and specialized care help restore normal tissue elasticity and function.
Decompressing Injured Discs: For accident victims with disc herniations or radiating nerve pain, we use the SpineMED® system to provide a safe, non-surgical solution.
Why Patients Choose BackStrong After an Accident Many of our patients come to us after other treatments didn’t help enough. We understand the legal and insurance complexities of Medical Payments (MedPay) and Personal Injury cases in Georgia.
If you are struggling with pain following an accident in North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, don’t wait for the pain to become chronic. 70-80% of our patients notice some improvement with their very first treatment.
Call us today at 404-558-4015 to start your recovery.
Neck Pain
Advanced Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief in North Decatur & Tucker
Is it your Neck or your Shoulder? Neck pain is often deceptive. Problems in the cervical spine are frequently felt in the shoulder, trapezius, shoulder blade, or radiating down the arm. This is almost always caused by a disc/osteophyte complex—a combination of a bulging disc and bony arthritis. While these degenerative changes are common as we age, they shouldn’t dictate your quality of life.
The Solution: Decompressing the Degenerative Cycle I describe this condition as a slowly progressive, degenerative compression of the spine. When your discs, joints, and nerves are compressed, the only logical, non-surgical solution is decompression.
At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we use the SpineMED® system, a specialized, computerized table that gently pulls the vertebrae apart. This reduces the pressure on the lesions, allowing inflammation to subside and normal movement to return.
Expertise You Can Trust I have specialized in spinal decompression since 2006, but my clinical foundation goes back to 1987. With 39 years of experience—including 18 years in orthopedic and neurosurgical environments—I have treated over 50,000 patients.
My priority is getting you better fast to alleviate the fear that often comes with severe neck pain. For neck problems specifically, 80% of my patients notice some relief with their very first visit. While neck issues can recur, our goal at 2771 Lawrenceville Highway is to provide lasting improvement that keeps you pain-free for months or years to come.
Specialized Care Near You If you are struggling with neck or joint pain in North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, you don’t have to settle for just “managing” the pain. Whether it’s an acute injury or chronic degeneration, we provide the passive movement and joint decompression needed to restore your life.
Don’t let neck pain slow you down. Call Dr. Craig Castanet today at 404-558-4015.
General
How We Resolve Chronic Spinal Pain in North Decatur
The Cause: A Mechanical Problem Almost all spinal pain is the result of compression. As we age, our spines undergo a slowly progressive process where gravity and time compress the discs, joints, and nerves. This is an anatomical, mechanical problem that requires a mechanical solution.
The Solution: Advanced Spinal Decompression At BackStrong Non-Surgical Rehab Clinic, we focus exclusively on decompressing the spine. We believe it is the most direct and effective method for treating chronic back and neck pain.
Using Georgia’s only SpineMED® system at our 2771 Lawrenceville Highway clinic, we provide a sophisticated, computer-controlled protocol that works better and faster than traditional treatments. By gently reversing the pressure of gravity, we allow herniated discs to recede and nerves to “un-pinch” naturally.
Why it Works With 39 years of experience—including 18 years in orthopedic and neurosurgical environments—Dr. Craig Castanet has refined this results-driven approach. It isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about addressing the root cause. This is why 70-80% of our patients notice an improvement starting with their very first treatment.
If you are in North Decatur, Tucker, or the 30033 area, discover a more effective way to heal without surgery or injections.
Call us today at 404-558-4015 to schedule your consultation.
