Are you experiencing persistent lower back pain that radiates down your leg? You might be suffering from disc problems or sciatica. At Northside Therapies in Kallangur, our experienced osteopaths provide comprehensive care to help you find relief and improve your overall well-being. We understand the debilitating impact of these conditions and are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment tailored to your individual needs.
Understanding Disc Problems and Sciatica
Disc problems, including herniated or bulging discs, can put pressure on surrounding nerves, leading to pain and discomfort. This often results in sciatica, where pain radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down to the leg. Symptoms can vary but may include:
- Lower back pain
- Radiating leg pain
- Numbness or tingling in the leg
- Muscle weakness in the affected limb
These conditions can significantly impact your daily activities, but effective treatment is available.
Our Osteopathic Approach to Treatment
At Northside Therapies, our osteopaths use a hands-on approach to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of disc problems and sciatica. Our approach focuses on the body as a whole, addressing musculoskeletal restrictions and imbalances that may contribute to your pain.
Our osteopathic techniques may include:
- Gentle Manual Therapy: Utilising specific hand movements to restore joint movement, reduce tension and improve tissue function.
- Soft Tissue Techniques: Releasing muscle tension and restrictions, helping improve circulation and reducing nerve compression.
- Exercise Prescription: Developing individualised programs to improve strength, flexibility, and stability to promote long-term healing and reduce risk of re-occurrence.
- Postural & Ergonomic Advice: Guidance on how to improve posture during daily activities to relieve pressure on the spine.
Our aim is to not only relieve your immediate pain, but to also address the underlying causes of your condition and improve your overall function.
Benefits of Osteopathic Care
While results can vary depending on individual circumstances, in our osteopathic treatment, we aim to provide:
- Pain Reduction: Through manual techniques, we aim to reduce inflammation, muscle tension, and nerve compression, leading to pain relief.
- Improved Function: By restoring proper joint mechanics and muscle balance, we aim to improve mobility and your capacity for daily activities.
- Personalised Care: Our osteopaths develop treatment plans based on your specific needs and symptoms, and work with you to achieve your goals.
- Non-Invasive Approach: We employ a drug-free approach to treatment, focusing on natural healing mechanisms of the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions we get regarding Disk & Sciatica Pain
A herniated disc, also sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in its tougher outer layer. This can then put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain and other symptoms. Think of it like a jam doughnut where the jam squishes out!
Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down through your legs. While sciatica typically presents with pain radiating down the leg, other conditions can cause similar symptoms. A thorough assessment by our osteopaths at Northside Therapies will help determine if your pain is indeed sciatica or if another issue might be present, allowing for the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
The sciatic nerve, which controls the muscles and sensations in your leg, originates in your lower back. When a disc problem irritates or compresses this nerve in the spine, it can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that radiates down the leg. This referred pain is characteristic of sciatica.
Sciatica is not necessarily a permanent condition. While the symptoms can be intense, many individuals find relief through proper treatment and lifestyle adjustments. The duration of sciatica depends on the underlying cause and how well the body responds to care. With effective management, including osteopathic treatment and exercises, many people can recover fully and experience long-term pain relief.
Book an appointment today
Are you ready to find relief from disc pain and sciatica? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our osteopathic services can support your health journey.