Causes of Sciatica
- Herniated Disc in the Spine
- Bony Spur (Overgrowth of Bone)
- Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Growth in the Spine
- Being Overweight
- Poor Posture
Sciatica is a common symptom that affects the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is longest spinal nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back, through the pelvis, down into each leg, and into the feet.
Sciatic-type pain can begin gradually, becoming more intense over time. Symptoms can vary from a mild ache to sharp, shooting, burning and/or excruciating discomfort. For some people, pain can be severe and debilitating, for others, symptoms may be infrequent and irritating but have the potential to worsen over time.
How Chiropractic helps Sciatica
Chiropractic treatment helps by restoring and improving spinal joint function which in turn helps to decrease pain and inflammation. Chiropractic treatment involves many different types of techniques which may include spinal adjustments, stretches, rehabilitative exercises, postural advice and the use of ice/heat therapy. In many cases, this will help to eventually relieve the pain caused by the irritated nerve.
Because we look at many structures in this region of the body during the assessment, Chiropractic can often facilitate wider improvements speeding up the process of acute pain relief and restoring normal function.
Client Reviews
As a sciatica/lower back pain sufferer I decided I had to do something about it. Chris has been brilliant. After the first treatment I can honestly say I left with a "spring in my step". Several sessions later something strange happened, I couldn't remember the last time I had pain! Now through self-management (use of the spiked ball and exercises) I'm in a good place. Thank you, Chris. Highly recommended.Martin Findlay
Following a motorbike accident & surgery I went to Chris in early 2018. At this point I wasn't sleeping, I was in pain constantly & had received unsuccessful NHS physio & private acupuncture. From the first appointment with Chris I noticed a difference, I had the best night’s sleep in months! After several sessions with Chris, I felt so much better, my posture & strength improved & my lower back & neck/shoulders pain disappeared, allowing me to return to work & start some gym work again. I am a regular patient now & I cannot express how much Chris has done for my quality of life. Exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, brilliant results & above all a nice guy. Always available on the end of a phone for advice & will fit you in at short notice when you are in pain!. Cannot recommend Chris highly enough.GJ GJ
I contacted Chris last year after I injured my back. I found it exceedingly difficult to move around and walk and therefore couldn't get to his clinic to begin with. Chris was so very helpful and gave me advice over the phone on how to treat my back. A couple of days later i could move around a bit better and Chris gave me an appointment straight away. Chris was very friendly and after just one session my back felt so much better. I've been to a few chiropractors and Chris is by far the best one I’ve been to. Thanks, Chris, for getting me back to normal!Catrin Rees
I highly recommend treatment with Chris. Chris is brilliant. He is professional, friendly, and caring. He explains everything well and is genuinely interested in his clients. My neck was so sore that it was inhibiting my driving, my back was aching, and my shoulders were clunking with limited movement. I thought that this was what it was like to get older, but since I have been seeing Chris, I now know that I don't need to suffer like this anymore. I travel from Newport to see Chris and have no intention of finding a more local chiropractor.Patti Gallagher
After suffering with sciatica for some years, then being involved in a car crash which left me with lower back pain, I was lucky enough to have found Chris Ross who turned my pain around. Chris is an expert in his field and put me totally at ease and after a few adjustments I have been pain free for over a year. It is very reassuring having someone as excellent as Chris to visit whenever needed and I would highly recommend his service.Caroline Dove
I had been visiting Chris for quite a while, especially before lockdown, it made such a difference with the pain and inconvenience of not being able to do things reduced dramatically. I made the mistake of not visiting during the lockdown, at 75 I was advised to stay in, and I suffered as a result Back with Chris now and the benefits are returning. I play golf and suffer afterwards, but the exercises I have been given to do in between treatments certainly help. I think my problems are permanent, but the relief Chris gives me allows me to live a normal life, can't thank him enough, he is friendly, professional and skilled in his maintenance of my pain free life, thanks.Bill Griffiths