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About Sciatica

Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, which is a large nerve that branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks down the back of each leg. Sciatica is actually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back.

Sciatica most commonly occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in the spine or by an overgrowth of bone (bone spur) compressing part of the nerve. Less common causes include spinal stenosis, injury, infection, tight muscles or a growth in the spine. This causes inflammation, pain, pins and needles, tingling and often some numbness in the affected leg.

How does the pain materialise?

Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. It’s likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze. The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the sciatica pain might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.

Does Chiropractic help?

Chiropractic treatment helps restoring spinal movement, thereby improving function while decreasing pain and inflammation of the sciatic nerve. A chiropractic treatment plan may cover several different treatment methods, including but not limited to spinal adjustments, mobilisation and traction. A referral over to our Physiotherapy department can also help with the use of ultrasound, TENS, and rehabilitative exercises which will eventually lead to relieving the pain caused by the inflamed nerve.