You may ask, what is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is a very large nerve which originates from the spinal cord and spreads into the disc spaces and then join up to form the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve passes from the spine into the buttock, then into the back of the thighs and legs.
The sciatica nerve is responsible for controlling the sensation and function to the legs & feet so you can see that if any of these parts of the body are injured in any way and causes pressure on this nerve, it will cause either direct pain or what is commonly called referred pain.
Chiropractor Clare Fulton and her team have had great results in sciatica treatment in Mosman Spine and Health Centre. They demonstrate clearly that there is a definite link between your body and health and by understanding the anatomy and physiology of your body, they are able to assess you and then develop a treatment and rehabilitation program to help you.
Depending on the cause, symptoms of sciatica vary from person to person however, the most common causes are aches and pains in the buttock region, pain in the ankles and feet with an increase in pain when lifting, straining or coughing, pins and needles in the lower limbs and in severe cases may cause a loss of power to the muscles of the thighs, legs and feet. It has been interestingly noted that about 90% of sufferers have symptoms in the right buttock and leg.
Regular physically activity is extremely helpful in maintaining your body, muscles and joints, as it enhances your long-term health and makes it less likely for you to have a heart attack. Exercise also increases your energy levels and gives your body a healthier blood cholesterol level and even lower blood pressure. Clare’s goal with her sciatica treatment in Mosman is to treat her clients and get them back to full movement as soon as possible.
Many clients’ experience great results because of specialized diagnosis and accurate analysis of posture can gives clues to the true underlying cause. Once the cause is identified, therapy is given and clients become pain free and return to their normal lifestyle.
Traditional prescribed treatment for sciatica is complete bed rest, however, recent studies have shown that resting in bed offers only minimal improvement or, in some cases, may even exacerbate the condition. Remaining active is the preferred option and it here that we strongly advise that you consult a professional who understands the anatomy and physiology of your body. Clare and her team at her Chiropractic Spine and Health Centre specialize in and have proven results in, sciatica treatment in Mosman.