Expert Sciatica Physical Therapy in Chattanooga, TN
Tired of sciatica pain holding you back from the activities you love? At Rehab With Roni, you get individualized, exercise-based physical therapy with a Doctor of PT—every single visit. No referral needed. No generic plans. Just real results.
Sciatica Shouldn't Stop You From Living
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The Pain Won't Go Away on Its Own
You've stretched, rested, and hoped it would pass—but that shooting pain down your leg keeps coming back, making every run, workout, or even a long drive feel miserable.
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Generic Rehab Isn't Getting to the Root Cause
You've done the exercises from YouTube or seen a provider who handed you a cookie-cutter sheet. But when treatment doesn't address how you actually move, the pain keeps returning.
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You're Worried Surgery Is Your Only Option
When conservative options fail, surgery starts to feel inevitable. But many people find lasting relief without going under the knife—when they get the right, individualized care from the start.
At Rehab With Roni, we don't treat symptoms—we find and fix what's actually driving your sciatica. Our evidence-based, exercise-first approach combines hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and personalized rehab programming so you can get back to running, hiking, lifting, and living—without surgery or long waiting rooms.
1:1 sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy every visit—you're never passed off to an aide or grouped with other patients
90-minute initial evaluation with a full-body movement assessment and a personalized rehab plan built around your goals
Direct access in Tennessee—no doctor's referral required for up to 90 days, so you can start healing now
Why Chattanooga Chooses Rehab With Roni
Getting Back to Pain-Free Living Is Simple
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Step 1: Start With a Free Discovery Call
Not sure if physical therapy is right for you? We offer a free 15-minute call so you can share what's going on, ask questions, and find out exactly how we can help—no commitment required.
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Step 2: Get Your 90-Minute Evaluation
Your first visit is a deep-dive assessment with your Doctor of PT. We evaluate how you move, identify the root cause of your sciatica, and build a personalized treatment plan designed around your body and your goals.
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Step 3: Recover, Rebuild, and Return to What You Love
With 1:1 sessions, hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercise programming, you'll make steady, measurable progress—and get back to running, hiking, playing pickleball, or whatever drives you.
Conditions We Treat with Physical Therapy
Sciatica is our specialty, but it rarely travels alone. Our Chattanooga physical therapy team is trained to address the full picture—treating the conditions that cause, complicate, or co-exist with your pain so you heal completely and stay that way.
Spine & Back: Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and mid-back pain treated with manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercise prescription
Lower Extremity: Hip pain, hip impingement, knee pain, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, and runner's knee
Pelvic Health: Pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis recti, painful intercourse, and postpartum recovery with specialized pelvic floor rehabilitation
5 Stars Across 57 Google Reviews
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"Roni and Delaney asked me to give them 12 weeks. Best decision I ever made. I am hiking, doing Pilates and playing pickleball. We are expecting 100% improvement! Don't give up on living life out loud."
Ronda L. — Hip & Knee Pain
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"I have had shoulder problems for years now that has been alleviated after visiting their office for the last couple months. I visited multiple PT offices before getting a recommendation to visit Rehab with Roni—I should have gone to Roni first!"
Kyle S. — Shoulder Pain
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"I loved that Roni and Delaney treat the whole body and not just a specific point like a knee or hip. Delaney not only addressed the issues I initially came in for but also separate issues that popped up. I highly recommend Rehab by Roni!"
Kelly J. — Whole-Body Care
Meet the Doctors Behind Your Recovery
Dr. Veronica (Roni) Glassman, PT, DPT
Founder and Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, athletic rehabilitation, and sports performance. Originally from Atlanta, Roni earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia and founded Rehab With Roni to provide individualized care to Chattanooga's active community.
Founder and Physical Therapist
Dr. Delaney McDowell, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist with expertise in women's pelvic floor therapy, dry needling, running gait analysis, and return to sport rehabilitation. A former Division 1 Track and Field athlete, Delaney earned her Doctorate from the University of Missouri and brings 3 years of diverse rehab experience to help patients feel strong in their bodies.
Physical TherapistExercise-Based Treatment Philosophy We believe in empowering you through movement. Our approach focuses on targeted exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and comprehensive patient education so you leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to continue moving optimally for years to come.
Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques Our hands-on approach includes joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and trigger point dry needling to restore wrist and hand function, reduce pain, and improve overall movement quality.
Evidence-Based Care Every treatment decision is grounded in the latest research and clinical evidence. We combine proven techniques with individualized assessment to create rehabilitation plans that deliver real, measurable results for your wrist pain.
1:1 Patient-Centered Care Our cash-based model allows us to spend quality time with each patient—no rushing between multiple people, no insurance limitations. You receive undivided attention from your Doctor of Physical Therapy every single session, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Visit Us in Chattanooga, TN
Email: roni@rehabwithroni.com
Phone: (423) 212-8855
Office: 1307 E Main St Suite 113, Chattanooga, TN 37404
We're just 9 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga—only 2.4 miles away. From the city center, take W Market St east, continue onto E Main St, then turn left onto S Holtzclaw Ave. We're conveniently located on the E Main St corridor, near Warehouse Row and the Brainerd Village area, in Suite 113 at 1307 E Main St.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before your first visit to Rehab With Roni in Chattanooga.
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No referral needed. Tennessee is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule an evaluation at Rehab With Roni without a physician's order for up to 90 days. You can start getting better right now.
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Rehab With Roni is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. This model allows us to spend more time with you each session—no insurance-driven limitations on treatment length or type. Many patients find the outcomes are faster and higher quality than traditional in-network clinics. We're happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
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Your initial evaluation is 90 minutes long. Your Doctor of PT will conduct a thorough full-body movement assessment, discuss your history and goals, and build a personalized treatment plan before you leave. You will always see the same doctor—never an aide or assistant.
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Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates along the sciatic nerve—typically from your lower back down through your hip and leg. Physical therapy addresses the root mechanical cause through targeted exercise prescription, manual therapy, joint mobilization, and techniques like dry needling and myofascial release to reduce compression and restore pain-free movement.
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Every case is different, but most of our patients begin to notice meaningful improvement within the first few sessions. Our goal is not just to reduce your pain—it's to get you back to your sport, your workouts, and your life as quickly and durably as possible.
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Start with our free 15-minute discovery call. Tell us what's going on, and we'll let you know honestly whether we can help and what that process would look like. No pressure, no commitment.