Causes and Treatment of Back Pain and Sciatica
Nearly everybody will suffer a bad back at some time in their life. It may be acute pain that happens suddenly and is short-term, or it might be a regular and recurring problem causing chronic long-term pain.
Sciatica is also a common and distressing condition, that can leave life long changes in your health.
Whether your pain is mildly irritating or completely devastating to your life, it’s important to see a Specialist to relieve you of that pain and to prevent further and future damage.
A very small proportion of Back Pain and Sciatica cases may be due to an underlying health condition such as a broken bone, cancer, osteoporosis or an infection.
Common Causes of Back Pain and Sciatica
There is always a reason for your pain. Causes range from minor strains to underlying serious issues.
Chiropractors train for a minimum of four years in full-time education to diagnose, manage, and treat the pain and debilitation caused by problems with the musculoskeletal system. A range of professional treatments and techniques can be used to treat the joints and tissues in the back to relieve pain in all age groups.
Some problems require medical help and will be referred to the appropriate specialism.
If your pain isn’t going away, is getting worse, stopping you from enjoying your life – and preventing you from sleeping, do not hesitate to see a Back Pain and Sciatica Specialist Chiropractor at Homewood Chiropractic Clinic in Fareham to help diagnose and treat your pain.
Treatment of Back Pain and Sciatica
Most back pain and sciatica is treated in non-hospital settings, in outpatient clinics or in local, often private Clinical settings.
Treatment techniques include Manipulation, Mobilisation, Electrotherapy, Acupuncture, Massage, Exercise and Lifestyle Advice with reassurance.
Medical treatment may include Medication, Injections of nerves, Disc Resection, Fusion of joints or joint Replacements, and treatments for uncommon pathologies like cancer and TB spine.
Many conditions mentioned below that are diagnosed in Primary care like Chiropractic Clinics are immediately referred for medical management. these include osteopenia, osteoporosis, cancer and other pathologies. For example, Chiropractors treat minor sports injuries, but refer onto medical specialisms, more complex cases, for example, tears in a rotator cuff or gluteus medius.
Common Causes of Back Pain and Sciatica include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Inflammatory Arthritic conditions
- Pulled muscles, strains, or other injuries
- Degenerative Intervertebral Discs and facet joint disorders
- Obesity
- Trapped nerves
- Inherited disorders
- Trauma
- Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
- Poor posture
- The wrong exercise programmes
- Sports Injuries
- Poor Working environment
- Excessive driving
- Occupational injuries
- The wrong mattress or pillow
- Stress and distress
- Pathology eg Cancer
Why ask Homewood Chiropractic for help?
Homewood Chiropractic has been treating patients in Fareham and the surrounding areas for more than 55 years. Most people seek our help following the personal recommendation of colleagues, friends or family.
With an excellent reputation, 5-star Google reviews and as a long-established clinic, you have the confidence of knowing that our very experienced team has looked after thousands of patients. We are well-known for our expert and caring help for all ages.
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Not Sure If Homewood Chiropractic Can Help You With Back Pain And Sciatica?
If you’re not sure if we can help you at Homewood Chiropractic Clinic then you can take up our “Free Chiro Check” offer.
It’s a 15 minute informal, private chat which will help you decide if we are the right clinic for you.
How to book your Free Chiro Check?
Simply call our clinic and ask for a Free Chiro Check.
What Happens When You First Visit Homewood Chiropractic
The first step in treating your Back Pain and Sciatica effectively is to have a diagnosis. During your initial visit, we will perform a thorough examination to determine how best to care for you, including; a spinal examination, nerve, joint, and muscle tests, postural analysis and careful scrutiny of your medical, lifestyle and occupational history.
Our very experienced Chiropractors discuss their findings and diagnosis with you before carefully explaining how best to treat your problem.
This approach means your treatment can often start immediately. Occasionally we may suggest an XRAY, MRI or Diagnostic Ultrasound to clarify your condition. These tests are carried out in-house or at local facilities. You may also be referred immediately to your GP or a Medical Specialist in the appropriate specialism.
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How Long Is A Course Of Chiropractic Treatment?
This depends on your diagnosis, condition and how you respond to treatment. However, you do not have to commit to months of care and the associated cost. With no minimum course of treatment, we strive to save both your back and your money – most people can be assessed and treated within a few sessions. Complicated and long-standing cases, which often includes Sciatica, can take longer to solve. Our average treatment time is 4.8 sessions. We also offer a Second Opinion Service which you can book to discuss an ongoing condition which is not responding as you would like. Just let us know that this is your wish when you book your Free Chiro Check or your New Patient Appointment.
We offer a regular check-up and follow-up service at the same charge as other treatments. Many people value the reassurance of a checkup and treatment to help keep themselves in tip-top condition and to help prevent flare-ups.
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Treatment And Tests At Homewood Chiropractic
- Advice, reassurance, care, and treatment from highly qualified and experienced Chiropractors
- Treatment is carefully chosen for your age and condition.
- Chiropractic Manipulation is famous for its efficacy but we also use other forms of treatments to ease your pain and get you back to health. If you don’t want manipulation, we will treat you in other effective ways.
- Extensive treatment options, including manipulative and non-manipulative Chiropractic techniques, Activator, Traction, Sacro Occipital Technique, Cranial Therapy, Laser, Western Acupuncture, Therapeutic Ultrasound, personally tailored Exercise Programmes, posture evaluation and training, and massage.
- On-site X-ray, but with a hospital report, speeds up your diagnosis.
- Co-management of cases with other health professionals
- Treatment of athletes and people who are active to help optimise performance
- Advice on aftercare, including exercises and lifestyle changes to prevent future back pain
We aim to help you to feel as well as possible, as quickly as possible, so that you can get back to getting the most out of life.
Don’t continue to suffer; Book An Appointment with one of our experienced chiropractor to find out how we can help with your Back Pain and Sciatica.
Useful Links
Clinical practice guidelines for the noninvasive management of low back pain
Overview of clinical guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care
Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain
The title of „chiropractor‟ is protected by law and chiropractors are regulated by statute. The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is the UK-wide statutory body established by Parliament to regulate the chiropractic profession. They check that all chiropractors are properly qualified and fit to practise. There are five representative bodies for chiropractors in the UK: British Chiropractic Association (BCA); Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC); United Chiropractic Association (UCA); Scottish Chiropractic Association (SCA);McTimoney Chiropractic Association.
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