Sciatica

Sciatica Nerve Pain is often characterized by one or more of the following symptoms:

• Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg (rarely can occur in both legs)
• Pain that is worse when sitting
• Burning or tingling down the leg (vs. a dull ache)
• Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
• A constant pain on one side of the rear
• A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up or to walk

Alternative Sciatica Treatment in addition to standard medical treatments, several alternative treatments have also been shown to provide effective sciatica pain relief for many patients. Three of the more common forms of alternative care for sciatica include osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage therapy.


Osteopathic/Manual Manipulation

Spinal adjustments and manual manipulation performed by appropriately trained health professionals (such as  osteopaths,) are focused on providing better spinal column alignment, which in turn should help to address a number of underlying conditions that can cause sciatic nerve pain. Manual manipulation done to address the right indications by qualified professionals can create a better healing environment and should not be painful.

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