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Sciatica Physiotherapy



Our sciatic nerves that runs from one side of the pelvis, through the hip and buttock and all the way down the leg. The sciatic nerve is a very long-reaching and powerful electric cable that is connected to the spinal cord and hence to the brain.

Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve is compressed, either due to:

When the sciatic nerve is compressed, patients will experience:

  • pain
  • weakness
  • altered sensation

in the buttocks, hamstrings, calf or foot...but it actually originates in the sciatic nerve.

Sciatica symptoms

Most common sciatica symptoms:

  • Pain radiating along the back of the leg
  • Burning or tingling along the leg
  • Weakness or numbness
  • Constant pain on one side of the buttocks
  • Shooting pain aggravated by standing and prolonged sitting

In fact, for a patient who already has sciatic nerve compression, their sciatica may be triggered even by very small and "seemingly" normal movements such as

  • bending over one side to pick something up (like a remote, or coins, keys or documents) or
  • from suffering a strong force/trauma like falling off the ladder and landing on your back

Sciatica usually only affects one side of your pelvis and leg (due to injuries/slipped discs usually affecting one side of the nerve root). Sciatica pain extends from the lower back down to the back of the leg.

Sciatica Physiotherapy

Back and neck physiotherapy is very effective in the treatment of sciatica and sciatic nerve compression. Sciatica is actually a very common condition that our senior spinal physiotherapists treat in our physio clinics, and it is often treatable (our goal is 100% recovery and preferably patients need not undergo spinal surgery).

Some of the spinal physiotherapy modalities that patients may undergo:

Our senior spine physiotherapists also will help to prevent future episodes of sciatic pain through teaching correct postural techniques, and exercises to correct any muscle imbalance in the spine.

Most of the time, sciatica can be well treated and managed by spine physiotherapists without need for invasive surgery. Exercise prescription from a fully qualified and experienced physiotherapist has been shown to play a key role in the successful management of this troublesome condition.

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HAND THERAPY & CUSTOMIZED SPLINTING

Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to

  1. manage and decrease hand pains
  2. improve range of motion, strength and dexterity
  3. increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations

Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes



REFORMER CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES

Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.

It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.

You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.



TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)

  • Cupping TCM
  • Auricular Therapy TCM
  • Herbal TCM Medicine & Supplementation



DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and  shorten downtime / recovery period required.

It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance. Having regular deep tissue and sports massage will keep your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence.

Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.



ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).

See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.

At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.

Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.

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