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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:

• slipped/herniated disc
• piriformis syndrome
• swelling around the sciatic nerve
  

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:

• manual therapy
• heat therapy
• back and neck joint mobilization and manipulation
  
• computerized spinal decompression traction
• deep tissue release and dry needling to release spasmic back muscles
  
• ultrasound therapy and radio-frequency Indiba physiotherapy to accelerate soft tissue healing
  

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.

You may be recommended:

• regular deep tissue release massage
• core strength and stability training
  

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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.

PHYSIOTHERAPY & PHYSICAL THERAPY

• Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Physio
  
• Back and Neck Physio
• Sports Physio
• Post-surgery Physio
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• Indiba (Radio-Frequency) Physiotherapy
• Dry Needling Physio
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• Pain Relief & Management Physiotherapy
  

HAND THERAPY &  SPLINTING

Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, and requires Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations as well as custom made hand splints.

Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes

• wrist sprains and wrist fractures
• thumb sprains, finger fractures and finger dislocations
• repetitive strain injuries such as de Quervain's tenosynovitis (mummy's thumb), carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and more.

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)

• Pain Management TCM
• Acupuncture TCM
• Gua Sha TCM 
• Cupping TCM
• Auricular Therapy TCM
  

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. It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance.

Done regularly, it will keeps your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence. Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

• Craniosacral Therapy
• BodyTalk
• SomatoEmotional Release
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Matrix Reimprinting

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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