Sciatica, What is it? How do you relieve it?

Sciatica, What is it? How do you relieve it?

What is sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. It only takes the weight of a 20 pence piece to irritate the nerve. That isn’t a lot is it?

Just imagine a 20 pence piece balancing on a delicate wire. Chiropractic helps to remove the weight of the coin from the wire, which allows it function normally. 

Sciatica symptoms may include pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back, buttocks and legs. It can be extremely painful. And unfortunately Dr Alun sees lots of people with this common complaint. 

I say unfortunately, as those who have experienced either one or more episodes of sciatica report how it greatly impacts their overall wellbeing and ability to live as they want on a day to day level.  From lack of sleep to the inability to put their own socks on sciatica does severely impact on the day to day things that we take for granted.

Dr Alun here at Daventry Chiropractic is an expert in helping people with sciatica. Using various Chiropractic techniques Dr Alun can reduce the reduce pressure and inflammation on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is not something that you have to put with. 

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Sciatica.

Chiropractic adjustments (treatment) can help reduce inflammation and relieve the pressure causing sciatic nerve pain. 

Dr Alun has a range of techniques to help you which are gentle yet extremely effective. We know from our extensive experience how much pain sciatica can cause and Dr Alun is very experienced at giving chiropractic care gently in these circumstances whilst not compromising on the quality of the chiropractic adjustment.

Regular chiropractic adjustments can help restore balance to the body, improving posture and reducing strain on the back. Dr Alun can help to reduce the pressure on the nerves and help improve nerve function. Which can help prevent any further sciatic nerve issues.

The first step to relieving Sciatic pain is to book in for a consultation.

This appointment is where Dr Alun will complete a full health review along with a full physical and spinal examination. This appointment also includes a digital scan of posture and any tests and checks that are needed. It is important that this is done before any chiropractic care (adjustments) are given to ensure your safety and the best outcome possible for you. 

Following on from these tests and examinations Dr Alun will fully explain what he has found, this is called a report of findings. Your health and wellbeing are of the utmost importance to us and we want you to fully understand what the cause of your pain, aches and discomfort are. This is a great opportunity for you to have all your questions answered.  

After this has been completed and you’re happy to proceed Dr Alun (if it is safe to do so) will use all his skill and expertise to deliver great chiropractic care to start your body on it’s healing journey of reducing the irritation, inflammation and to relieve the pressure from your sciatic nerve. 

 

Book your consultation appointment here