Sciatica Pain And Its Treatment
What is Sciatica?
Do you ever experience a feeling of pain, tingling or numbness in your lower back, down the legs or both? If so, this could be a condition known as sciatica.
It is a common problem that affects many people with different intensities, from mild discomfort to symptoms such as pins and needles, electric sharp shooting pain, tingling, intense burning or weakness.
The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body. It originates in the lower back, runs through the hips, buttocks and down the back of the leg. Sciatica is the term given for when this nerve becomes compressed, impinged or irritated along its natural pathway.
Causes of sciatica include terms you may have heard before, such as:
· Piriformis syndrome
· Deep Gluteal Syndrome
· Disc Herniation
· Disc degeneration
· Spinal Stenosis
Fortunately, the evidence on treating sciatica confirms that manual therapy can be considered as a non-invasive, non-pharmacological intervention in its management.
And this is where Osteopathy can help by using a variety of gentle manual techniques, such as soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilisation, stretching and exercises that are primarily focused on addressing the underlying cause of the condition, whilst restoring proper function and mobility to the affected areas.
So if you are experiencing these type of symptoms, or know anybody who is, please feel free to call or email to discuss your options further.
07440 498109 or by email Info@celmsfordosteopathyclinic.co.uk
John Dods holds a Masters of Osteopathy (M.Ost) from the University College of Osteopathy and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
