If you’re experiencing back pain or discomfort, you may have come across the terms “sciatica” and “scoliosis.” While they both involve the spine and can cause significant discomfort, they are very different conditions with different underlying causes and treatment protocols. What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to pain that originates from the sciatic nerve, which runs…
If you have ever experienced back pain or pain which involves sharp shooting pains through your lower limbs or numbness and tingling, then you may have experienced Sciatica Pain. You will also appreciate how debilitating the pain may be. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, then you may be suffering from some type of…
Chiropractic and physiotherapy remain the leading treatment option for sciatic pain relief. Rather than just treating the sciatica symptoms, our practitioners at Spinal and Sports Care seek for the cause of sciatica in order to gain long-term effectiveness and prevent recurrence. Common chiropractic/physiotherapy methods with the highest level of evidence include: Manual Therapy: Myofascial…
Have you ever had pain, numbness or tingling in the back, running down your leg or even into your foot? That’s referred to as sciatica pain. Sciatica is a symptom that occurs when there is irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. It is a long nerve running from the lower back, down the buttock,…
The bones or vertebrae that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open. This is called a herniated disc. A herniated…
The Journal of the American Medical Association in their newest Journal recommend chiropractic as one of the first interventions for lower back pain before surgery.
