Conditions

Finding Relief from Sciatica

Sciatica is a common condition that can cause debilitating pain and significantly affect your quality of life. At Backspace, we specialise in diagnosing and treating sciatica with advanced chiropractic techniques that provide relief and help prevent future occurrences.
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What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body and is often caused by a herniated disc, bone spur on the spine, or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) that compresses part of the nerve. This compression causes inflammation, pain, and often some numbness in the affected leg.
Recognizing the symptoms of sciatica is key to early treatment and pain relief. Common symptoms include:
Patients suffering from sciatica often report:
Chiropractic care is highly effective in treating sciatica by addressing the underlying causes of nerve compression.
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