Sciatica

Sciatica is a term that describes pain in the distribution of the sciatic nerve. Sciatic Nerve pain is usually felt anywhere from the glute down the back of the leg, to the calf or foot.

Sciatica can come from many sources, but the most common causes are from a herniated disc or bony degeneration in the spine.

In our clinic we aim to improve sciatic nerve pain by improving the quality and range of movement in the areas of the spine or hips where there is dysfunction leading to pressure on the nerve.

We use modalities such as Soft Tissue Therapy, Chiropractic Adjustments, Shockwave Therapy and Rehabilitative Exercise.

The most effective treatments for this type of pain involve several therapies employed at the right time under expert supervision.

First, we aim to increase pain free range of movement and reduce pain usually with passive therapy. Once pain has been reduced and movement improved, we can employ rehabilitative exercise. In some cases, patients choose not to engage rehabilitative exercise and in these instances we can support that choice by giving appropriate advice to minimise the chances of recurrence and flare ups.