Sciatica Treatment
Sciatica Pain
Are you dealing with sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back or glutes and travels down your leg? Or perhaps you’re experiencing numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation down one leg? These could be symptoms of sciatica.
Understanding Sciatica
Sciatica is a common condition marked by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve’s path, which runs from your lower back through your hips and glutes, extending down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of the body, causing discomfort, numbness, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
Symptoms
Pain in the hip, glutes and/or leg
Tingling or burning sensation
Numbness or weakness
Pain worsened with coughing, sneezing or bending
Symptoms on one side of the
body
Pain worsened with prolonged sitting or standing
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated. The most common causes include:
- Disc Bulge: A herniated or protruding disc in the spine can put pressure on the sciatic nerve.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal can lead to sciatic nerve compression.
- Piriformis Syndrome: Spasms or tightness in the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, can compress the sciatic nerve.
- Spondylolisthesis: One vertebra slips over another, leading to nerve compression.
- Injury: Trauma to the lower back or buttocks may trigger sciatica.
- Arthritis & Joint Degeneration: Age-related wear and tear on the spine can compress the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica Treatment at Live Well Health Centre
At Live Well Health Centre, we prioritize personalized care for each patient. Your journey begins with a comprehensive medical history assessment, focusing on past and current injuries or conditions that may contribute to your sciatic pain. Our osteopaths will then perform a thorough evaluation before starting treatment.
"Honest care above all else"
Our Sciatica Treatment Approach:
- Soft Tissue Massage: We start by targeting the lower back, hips, and glutes to release muscle tension and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve.
- Joint Mobilizations and Stretching: Using Osteopathic techniques, we work to enhance joint range of motion, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain around the surrounding areas.
- Joint Manipulations (if necessary): To restore mobility and function, your Osteopath may use gentle joint manipulations to address nerve compression and/or joint restriction.
Post-Treatment Care:
After your hands-on treatment, you’ll receive personalized advice for managing your sciatica at home. This may include specific exercises, stretches, ergonomic guidance, and follow-up appointment recommendations. We offer access to a Physitrack program, a tailored exercise plan with video demonstrations to support your rehabilitation.
Long-Term Management:
Depending on your individual goals and needs or to prevent reinjury, we provide ongoing care options; such as Strength and Conditioning consults, Clinical Pilates along with ongoing Osteopathic management. At Live Well Health Centre, our holistic approach and diverse treatment options ensure that we find the best ways to enhance your health and well-being.
Get Relief from Sciatic Pain!
If you’re struggling with sciatic pain, we hope this page has provided valuable information. Our dedicated Osteopaths are here to help you find effective relief and achieve your health goals. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced professionals today!