What is it?

Sciatica is pain that runs from the buttock area, down and along the back of your leg. Whilst usually experienced in one leg, it can occasionally be in both.

How?

It occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes trapped or irritated, this can happen for a variety of reasons, most common causes include; a disc herniation or entrapment, the Sciatic nerve passes through or behind the piriformis muscle.

Common symptoms:

Aching, burning or shooting pain down the back of the leg Numbness Weakness in the leg or foot Worsening pain after a long walk Increase in symptoms after sneezing or coughing

Diagnosis:

Here at The Chewton Chiropractor, an in-depth medical history is taken, followed by a thorough physical examination of nerves and muscles for function, in addition, to specialised orthopaedic tests to confirm the cause of your sciatica.

Types of treatment:

We are all individuals and therefore treatment is very individual. A course of care will be tailored for you and your presentation to clinic. Various techniques are used to reduce symptoms, increase mobility, educate and ultimately address the main cause of your problem. We use a variety of different treatment modalities including; manual therapy, mobility stretches, strength and conditioning exercises and medical acupuncture.