What is Sciatica ​

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Sciatica originates in our lower back in the middle of the lumbar spine (lower back)

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It can give localised pain AND/OR pain and pins and needles to the buttocks and lower leg.

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Most of the pain is one-sided and patients often say the affected leg feels heavy. 

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Most people are 30+ YEARS OLD 

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1 in 20 people will get sciatica this year 

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with nearly 1 in 2, people will get sciatica in their lifetime 

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Occupations that have been shown to increase the chance of sciatica

- Machine operators

- Truck Drivers 

- Jobs with awkward positions. 

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How our Chiropractic team can help you with your sciatica

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At Health Wise Chiropractic expect the following for the treatment of your sciatica.

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An initial assessment- We look at your posture with our posture scan technology, check the spine and the joints, and see if the muscles are tight or weak. 

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Then we Adjust the fixated joints in the body and fix the tight muscles with our trigger point therapy and massage techniques. 

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