Sciatica Treatment Gold Coast
Sciatica Gold Coast Relief
If you suffer from sciatica on the Gold Coast – you’re not alone, up to 40% of people will suffer from sciatica in their lifetime. But relax – it usually doesn’t last forever although it might feel like it at the time.
Sciatica describes a nerve pain that radiates down the buttocks and into the lower limbs. It can begin as a dull ache or become a sharp, breathtaking pain.
It is often aggravated or occurring after a back-straining movement, especially when the movement involves twisting.
People in their 40s-50s are most commonly affected – especially men. People are usually active at this age, but your body has started to show signs of wear and tear.
The good news here is that sciatica is treatable, while a lot of pain eventually subsides on its own.
Sciatica treatment Gold Coast can offer you a Chiropractor for Sciatica.
What Causes Sciatic Nerve Pain
The sciatic nerve, is the biggest (12mm thick) and longest nerve in your body and supplies sensation to large areas in your lower back, down the backs of your legs right through to your toes. Pressure, irritation and compression of this nerve will be painful!
Your vertebral column is made up of 33 vertebral bones with intravertebral discs between each. The discs are made up of a soft, jelly-like bouncy inner cartilage enclosed in a tough fibrous cartilage covering.
They enable you to move your spine, to bend, to twist and turn, to dance and dig – and when the discs are damaged or start to wear out, then your movement becomes limited, your back becomes stiff.
This can lead to the condition appropriately named Sciatica.
Enlisting the help of your Chiropractor for Sciatica is a valid treatment option.
Within your bony vertebra lies your spinal cord – an extension of your brain, and from your spinal cord emerge your nerves.
Your sciatic nerve exits at the level of your lower lumbar vertebra and upper sacral part of your spine. Below this your spinal cord fringes out for the very lowest levels like a horse’s tail.
The degree of pain you will feel depends upon the exact level where compression is taking place.
To get relief for sciatica pain it is best to see your Chiropractor for Sciatica, as they will determine the best sciatica treatment to resolve the issue.
Risk Factors for Sciatica Include:
- Smoking
- Excess weight – puts strain on your back
- Increasing age – your body begins to age from birth – but until you are about 25 it can recover, after the age of 40 the changes may persist.
- Being male – although the bones are stronger, very often the job and lifestyle are heavy duty.
- Wearing high heels – this unbalances your spine
- Pregnancy – the dynamics of weight-bearing alter.
- History of low back pain.
Other Main Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
There are several factors which can cause sciatica, and unless the pain is very fleeting it is important to know the original cause, to enable the correct treatment plan.
Here are some of the main causes:
- Spinal Disc Herniation
- Narrowing of Your Spinal Cord
- Spondylolisthesis and Subluxation
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Other causes such as Tumour or Trauma
Spinal Disc Herniation
Around 90% of cases of sciatica are caused by a spinal disc herniation from pressure on the nerve at the level of L 4,5 to S 1-3
The image shows a lumbar vertebra looking from the top. You can see the fibrous outer part of the disc – the Anulus fibrosis and the squashier nucleus pulposus extruding out and pressing on a nerve. The scan shows the extruded herniated disc.
Narrowing of Your Spinal Cord
Your spinal cord is protected and encased in a canal which runs right through your spine. In Spinal stenosis, this canal can narrow and press on the spinal cord or the sciatic nerve roots.
Over the age of 50 this becomes a common reason for sciatica. The narrowing of the spinal cord can be due to bony spurs, inflammation, spondylolisthesis as well as disc herniation.
Spondylolisthesis and Subluxation
When one vertebral body slips forward over another, we call it spondylolisthesis. The word subluxation may be used to describe the situation where one vertebra is out of alignment with the others. A key point for your chiropractor when determining relief for sciatica pain.
You can aggravate the pain by standing or sitting for a long time – or walking – and rest usually relieves the pain, as does bending forwards. But too much rest will slow down your recovery.
Piriformis syndrome
The piriformis a small muscle deep in your buttock. The sciatic nerve runs very close to the piriformis and occasionally right through the muscle. When the muscle contracts it can irritate the sciatic nerve. A mobile phone in your back pocket can also cause pressure on the nerve.
Other causes of sciatica include:
- Tumour
- Trauma – not only road traffic accidents but also a hard fall onto your heels or bottom.
Warning: Sciatica Red Flags
Consult your medical professional if any of the following applies to you as you may need urgent treatment to prevent long term complications
- When the pain affects the way you sit, walk or stand.
- Weakness of your legs
- Bowel disturbance
- Problems with urination
- Numbness of your back or legs
Relief for Sciatica-Gold Coast
Heat or Ice
An ice pack or heat pack/hot water bottle may provide pain relief. An ice pack placed on the area can reduce inflammation and the heat will help your muscles relax.
Gentle stretch exercises.
Your chiropractor will advise you on the correct exercises for you. While immediate rest may help initially, too long in bed can actually inhibit healing.
Rising from a chair.
Don’t bend over as you get up – ease your body forwards to the edge of the seat before straightening up using your leg muscles.
Mild pain relievers.
While over the counter pain medications can reduce inflammation of the sciatic nerve temporarily, once the medication wears off, the pain returns. See your Chiropractor for Sciatica so they can rectify the cause of the problem.
Sciatica Gold Coast – Reduce the Risk
Sciatica is caused by irritation or pressure on the Sciatic Nerve. Reduce this risk by;
- using correct lifting techniques at work and at home ie lifting the kids.
- take care of your weight
- give up smoking
- be mindful of slips, trips and falls that can damage your spine.
Sciatica Treatment Gold Coast
Most importantly keep your spine in good shape with regular care from your Chiropractor. This will enhance your mobility and nervous system whilst becoming more immune to disease.
Consult your Chiropractor to discuss the best treatment for you if you suffer from Sciatica.
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New Patient Assessment for Sufferers of Nerve Pain
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- Private Consultation with a Highly Experienced Chiropractor
- Spine System Evaluation
- Nervous System Evaluation
- Postural Evaluation
- Neurologic Evaluation
- Physical & Range of Motion Examination
- On site X-Ray if required
- Follow up consultation with your highly experienced Chiropractor
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Equipped with in-house X-ray equipment leaving nothing to chance or guesswork. These X-rays help to understand the exact cause of your Sciatica
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Common Causes of Sciatica
Here are some of the common causes of Sciatica which our Chiropractors can help you with.
Spinal Disc herniation
Spinal Disc Herniation pressing on the lumbar or sacral nerve roots is the most frequent cause of Sciatica, being present in about 90% of the cases. Disc herniation often occurs during lifting but can also be caused by short or long term trauma. This is the case particularly for those under 50 years of age.
Narrowing of the Spinal Cord
The spinal canal, the space the spinal cord runs through, narrows and compresses the spinal cord or Sciatic Nerve Roots. Narrowing can be caused by bone spurs, inflammation or a Herniated Disc. This is the most frequent cause after the age of 50
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Sciatica include smoking, obesity and your occupation. Also increasing age, males and having a personal history of lower back pain increase the risk of pressure to the Sciatic Nerve.
Other Factors
Sciatica can be caused by tumors impinging on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Also trauma to the spine, such as from a car accident or a hard fall onto your heel or buttocks may also lead to pressure on the Sciatic Nerve.
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