Sciatica treatment in Ashfield

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What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve which can be caused from a variety of of causes, such as a lumbar disc bulge coming from the L4, L5 or S1 region or muscles along the sciatic pathway compressing the nerve. Sciatica is not a diagnosis and it is important to remember that sciatica is simply a description of the symptoms associated with this irritation.

Signs and symptoms of Sciatica?

Symptoms usually include lower back pain that is isolated to one side and commonly has an electric shock like pain that radiates into the buttocks and down the leg to the foot or toes. Other associated symptoms include, pins and needles, numbness, weakness or a foot drop.

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Management of Sciatica

Our practitioners are trained in the assessment and treatment of spinal problems, treatment of sciatic pain usually includes joint adjustments/mobilisation, traction, deep tissue releases and specific rehabilitative exercises. There is also advise on ways to relieve your pain by correcting its causes and prescription of specific rehabilitative exercises.

Advice

Depending on the severity and length of time you have had the sciatic symptoms, recovery times can range between 4 – 6 weeks. Some clients who have no underlying issues improve much faster, and some clients with chronic conditions may require a longer time frame. It is important to get your sciatica properly assessed by a professional in order for a proper recovery plan and prevention from getting worse.

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