Osteopathy for Sciatica & Leg Pain sufferers in Bushey
Up to 80% of people in the UK may have back pain at some point in their lives, making back pain and sciatica very prevalent diseases.
These ailments can cause excruciating agony. Your daily activities, including work, sleep, transportation, participating in sports, and socialising, can all be significantly impacted. Back pain is typically brought on by general degeneration of the discs and joints in the spine.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is the name for pain that runs along the sciatic nerve. The pain usually affects only one side of the lower body at a time and often runs down from the lower back through the thigh and down the leg, Sometimes even reaching the toes. In some cases, sciatica is a reoccurring condition that worsens each time.
More About Deborah
Deborah Osborne-Kirby has been a trained osteopath since 2001 and has a lot of experience in dealing with a variety of injuries in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and Watford. Her well established methods are perfect when it comes to the treatment of injuries as her knowledge of osteopathy is second to none.
What are the Symptoms of Sciatica?
- Pain in the buttock, hamstring and calf
- Lower back pain which worsens when coughing
- Numbness, weakness or difficulty moving the leg
- Burning and/or tingling down the leg
- Shooting pains down the leg
- Spasms or persistent pain
What Causes Sciatica?
In young and middle-aged adults sciatica can be caused by a disc injury. In older patients, sciatica can be caused by the development of conditions such as osteoarthritis. Factors which aggravate the sciatic nerve are:
- Inappropriate footwear
- lack of suitable exercise
Without proper care, pinching of the sciatic nerve may result in months and potentially years of pain.
How is Sciatica Diagnosed?
As your Osteopath I can diagnose sciatica by speaking with you about your full medical history and testing your back, hips and legs for strength, flexibility, sensation and reflexes. In severe cases you would need to go to the hospital for an MRI scan of the back to see if there is any evidence of a slipped disc injury, bulging and pressing on the nerve.
Why We Want to Help
As a result of the sheer number of patients we treat suffering from sciatica, we believe we can swiftly assist them to get the outcomes they want.
We want to assist you with regaining the small victories, such as being able to put your socks on, bend down, or touch your toes without feeling pain. These are the things that count, and we think we can support you in them.
How can Osteopathy help Sciatica?
Osteopathy is essential for the acute episode of sciatic pain as well as long-term avoidance of further episodes. The most common type of sciatica often responds well to osteopathic treatment, this consists of relieving pressure and inflammation from the sciatic nerve. treatments can include
- Gentle mobilisation of the lower lumbar and lower leg
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Release of muscle spasm
- Traction of the lumbar spine manually
- Gently articulating the affected joints
- Rehabilitation exercises
Book an Appointment Today!
Reach out to us at Croxley Osteopathic Clinic if you’ve been experiencing excruciating leg pain, stiffness, or spasms; we’re here to help with Bushey sciatica and leg pain therapy anytime you need it. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions about the services we provide. Our team would be pleased to speak with you.
We can set up a consultation appointment so you may visit us and assist you to choose the best course of action for your sciatica and leg pain in Bushey. When you need a treatment plan for sciatica and leg pain in Bushey, Croxley Osteopathic Clinic should be the only one-stop clinic you call. We look forward to hearing from you.