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Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, which is a large nerve that branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks down the back of each leg.
Sciatic pain is likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze. The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the sciatica pain might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.
It may start following a specific incident, such as bending awkwardly or lifting a heavy weight. Or it can develop gradually over time, perhaps as a result of poor posture, an uncomfortable work position or repetitive strain or seemingly for no apparent reason which is so common. Sciatica commonly occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched or irritated, usually by a herniated disk in the spine. However, there are also many other structures which could be causing pain that mimics sciatica like the muscle and joints around the lower back and pelvis.
Chiropractic care helps by restoring spinal movement, thereby improving function while decreasing pain and inflammation. Surgery is rarely needed. Chiropractic care is very effective for treating sciatica. Each individual’s case is different and requires a thorough evaluation before a course of care can be recommended.
Your first visit will begin with a consultation with one of our Practitioners. They will listen while you describe any health concerns and what brought you into the clinic.
A thorough examination will be performed, which includes state of the art digital posture and range of motion testing. If required your Practitioner can refer you externally for x rays or an MRI.
On the second visit you will return to the practice where we will discuss all the findings of the digital analysis and other testing performed at the first visit and explain why you would be a good candidate for care in order to reach your health goals and answer any questions you may have. You will be given your care plan and all financial information will be explained to you.
If you would like to begin the recommended care plan you will receive your first adjustment or treatment on this visit.
For your Chiropractic visits we recommend that you wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that do not restrict your movement. You will remain fully clothed throughout all your visits.
For your Sports Therapy/Physiotherapy visits something that you are able to perform your exercises in such as sportswear would be best.
Following your consultation, your Practitioner will recommend a specific care plan including regular visits, regular re-examination, progress reports and reviewing your lifestyle. Your unique care plan varies with each person and is based upon your age, presenting health concerns, lifestyle, unique problems and future goals.
Our clients will generally choose to continue to benefit from care long after they have left behind the health concerns that prompted them to connect with us in the first place once they have experienced how it can change the way they live their life.
At the Optimal Wellness Centre we approach health in a unique way. As functional Practitioners we use digital analysis to measure and evaluate so we can know as much as we can about important health findings. Once you undergo care, we re-measure to track progress in an objective way so that you can be confident that you are progressing.
Definitely not! Those in their more senior years make up a large part of our members. We love helping ensure that all our members are able to move and function well, to get the most out of their lives, no matter what age they are or when they chose to start care with us!
When compared with traditional approaches Chiropractic care is remarkably safe. Chiropractic adjustments are far safer than anti-inflammatories, painkillers, muscle relaxants, and back surgery.
There are many research studies that have documented the safety and effectiveness of Chiropractic adjustments. Millions of Chiropractic adjustments are safely delivered to satisfied patients every day.
Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy have little to no risk associated with them.
Absolutely not! This is a common misconception. These types of treatments are suitable for everyone sporting or otherwise.
If we feel we cannot help you, we will let you know and help you find someone who can. If we believe your needs are best served through an alternative practitioner, we will tell you. Where possible, we will also recommend people that we know are also fantastic at their work.
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