Sciatica Treatments

The most common causes of sciatica can usually be successfully treated by an osteopath.

Osteopathic treatment for sciatica can be very effective opening out areas of the spine to reduce pressure on a nerve, relax tight joints and muscles causing referred pain. The osteopath will use a range of gentle and calming manipulation approaches.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is the medical name for pain in the leg, rather than a Diagnosis.
The word Sciatica identifies symptoms from the very low back, buttock and into one of the lower extremities. The whole lower extremity can be affected or just one or two parts.

What causes Sciatica?

The cause of the sciatica can vary from a trapped nerve to referred pain, which means it is coming from a different structure which shares the same or similar nerve origin.

Who suffers Sciatica?

Anyone can suffer sciatica, however it is commonly seen with patients who have low back problems, low back strain, low back disc problems and some strain/sprains of the Sacro-iliac joints in the pelvis.

How can osteopathy help to treat Sciatica?

Most cases of Sciatica can be safely and very effectively alleviated and helped with Hands On manual osteopathic treatment.

The osteopath will take a full medical and Osteopathic history, examine posture, spinal mechanics and simple neurological testing. The Osteopath will also use effective placatory skills to feel the soft tissues, joints and boney structures.

Using all this information the Osteopath will be able to evaluate and diagnose the problem and identify the most suitable, safe and effective treatment.
Each patient and each treatment will be based on the individual and will include a full discussion with the patient to ensure they understand the problem and how to best help them.

Advice on exercises and nutrition to aid rehabilitation and healing will be given as and where necessary.

Most Private Health Insurance (PHI) companies now will cover Osteopathic Treatment......