Sciatica is a very common condition. It is estimated that up to 40 percent of people in the uk will experience sciatic nerve pain at some point in their life.
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.
At The Montpellier Clinic we specialise in reducing pain and easing your symptoms using different modalities that you are most comfortable with.
Sports massage can ease the symptoms brought on by sciatica by reducing tension, improving circulation by encouraging nutrient rich oxygenated blood to the area and increase your flexibility.
We have also had great results using dry needle techniques to target the muscles around the sciatic nerve and relieve pain and improve mobility. Dry needling also increase blood flow to the area stimulating the bodies anti-inflammatory response allowing tight muscles to relax and reduce areas of tension.
Acupuncture can temporarily stop pain signals from reaching the brain, it can also trigger the release of endorphins which are the bodies natural painkillers. As well as reducing pain, numbness and the tingling sensation often felt acupuncture can also improve your mental state and improve your quality of life.
Unfortunately there is no quick fix for sciatica however during and immediately after treatment clients report a significant improvement in pain reduction and increased mobility.
Long term relief can be achieved over multiple treatments. At The Montpellier Clinic every client is treated individually based upon there personal symptoms however to gain long term relief from sciatica we recommend at least 1 x 60 minute treatment per week for the first 3 weeks then drop to 1 x 60 treatment every 3 weeks. Every client will receive an exercise and stretch plan to carry out at home in between treatments.
