Sciatica

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated.

You may be experiencing pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, burning sensation, shooting pain, in the bottom, back of the leg (hamstring region), foot and toes. Symptoms may be worse when moving, sneezing, coughing, prolonged sitting, bending forward.

The most common causes of sciatica include a slipped disc (a sort of cushion between two vertebrae in your spine) or a muscle tightness.

During their osteopathic training, usually lasting 4 years, osteopaths learn about anatomy, physiology, pathology and orthopaedics. Therefore, osteopaths have the ability to diagnose sciatica and identify the cause of the sciatic pain. To do so osteopaths will ask you questions concerning your symptoms, test your reflexes, muscle power and skin sensation. Osteopaths may also perform tests to stretch or compress the sciatic nerve to confirm the diagnosis.

How can osteopathy help?

Mobilisation techniques to the lower back’s range of motion
Massage & soft-tissue techniques help to relax the muscles, promotes circulation to relieve
Pressure from the sciatic nerve
Exercise and stretches prescription to strengthen and stretch muscle to promote
Relaxation and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve
Lifestyle advice on how to manage and avoid the pain

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Sciatica

What is Sciatica?

How can osteopathy help?

Our Practitioners

Toby Borradaile

Daniel Hayward

Morice Kennedy

Charlotte Kennedy

Phil Wylie

Sarah Dale

Fiona Prior Palmer

Lucy Pritchard

Andrew Holland

Matthew Butcher

Camilla Heath

Emma Hayes

Daniela Stoeffin

Bethany Gilks

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