Sciatic pain relief in Camberwell
Sciatica can stop you in your tracks and make everyday tasks feel impossible, but you don't have to live with it.
A pain in the Butt!
Approximately 40% of people will suffer from sciatica in their lives. It can be mild, but can develop into a debilitation state restricting mobility and affecting your daily life.
The common symptom pattern can include:
- Sharp or aching pain in the lower back and buttocks or glutes
- Piriformis pain
- Pain traveling any way along the sciatic nerve down the back of the leg to the bottom of the feet and toes
- Numbness, tingling, pins and needles along the sciatic nerve distribution
What causes Sciatica?
Sciatica comes from nerve pressure or irritation of the sciatica nerve. These can come from any structure which contacts the nerve including the alignment issues of the spine, discs, lumbar bones, the sacrum or pelvis causing inflammation. Muscle spasms of the piriformis.
Typical trauma we see causing these problems can include:
- Incorrect lifting technique, lifting and twisting
- Falls onto the back
- Snowboarding or skiing injuries
- Prolonged sitting in poor posture
You don't have to put up with sciatic pain. Let us help you out of pain and back to living life.
Why choose Camberwell Chiropractic to help with Sciatica Treatment?
At Camberwell Chiropractic, our Chiropractors are trained to thoroughly and efficiently find the root cause of your sciatica.
We use the Gonstead System with relevant orthopaedic and neurological tests to hone into what structure is actually causing the problem.
If clinically indicated, we can take on-the-spot Xrays with instant results to rule out any serious problems, confirm our findings, and remove the guesswork for our corrective adjustments.
Don't live with Sciatica, Chiropractic can help!
If sciatic symptoms are affecting your mobility and movement, and limiting your activities of daily living – don’t wait, we have a solution for you. Our experienced chiropractors and friendly team are ready to guide you to pain relief and better function!
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FAQs
Is Gonstead Chiropractic safe for treating my Sciatica?
Yes! Using the Gonstead system and relevant testing we can rule out any serious issues and find the root cause of the problem.
How many sessions are required to help my Sciatica?
Like all conditions, it depends on the severity and chronicity (how long you have suffered with this condition). A thorough history and examination of the spine will help us create a personalised treatment plan to get you functioning better as fast as possible.
What is the difference between sciatica and low back pain?
Low back pain is considered sharp or aching pain in the low back region. However, Sciatica pain must involve the sciatic nerve with pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles, and may or may not have associated low back pain
