Approximately 25% of our patients come to us with a specific complaint of lower back pain running down the leg. Often referred to as SCIATICA, the discomfort can be described as a deep dull ache or a sharp and burning pain. The pain may be continuous from the back of the thigh all the way to the foot. It is not uncommon for patients to also complain of pins and needles or numbness in their limbs especially when sitting or driving.
There are two main causes of sciatica; the nerve may be trapped under or within the piriformis muscle, a muscle deep in the buttock, or there may be misalignments of the spine, causing irritation on the small nerves which form the sciatic nerve. The symptoms can be brought on by old injuries, repetitive strains, poor posture, motor vehicle accidents or just everyday living.
In several studies conducted in the UK, Australia and North America to establish the efficacy of spinal manipulation as a treatment for lower back pain researchers reported that "the trend for spinal manipulation to produce better results than any other form of treatment to which it was compared was very consistent".
There are two main causes of sciatica; the nerve may be trapped under or within the piriformis muscle, a muscle deep in the buttock, or there may be misalignments of the spine, causing irritation on the small nerves which form the sciatic nerve. The symptoms can be brought on by old injuries, repetitive strains, poor posture, motor vehicle accidents or just everyday living.
In several studies conducted in the UK, Australia and North America to establish the efficacy of spinal manipulation as a treatment for lower back pain researchers reported that "the trend for spinal manipulation to produce better results than any other form of treatment to which it was compared was very consistent".
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Here at Carrick Chiropractic we pride ourselves on our personal service, our comfortable family friendly approach and our genuine commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community.
With two clinics in Carrickfergus and Donaghadee and a fantastic team in both clinics you will feel welcome and at home from the moment you walk through the door.
No one understands better than us the perfect environment required to help stimulate the healing & recovery process in order to bring you back to optimum health.
With two clinics in Carrickfergus and Donaghadee and a fantastic team in both clinics you will feel welcome and at home from the moment you walk through the door.
No one understands better than us the perfect environment required to help stimulate the healing & recovery process in order to bring you back to optimum health.
It is believed that 80% of the population suffers from back pain at some point in life.
Whether the pain is due to vertebral misalignments, disc protrusion, muscular spasm or nerve irritation, chiropractic is very effective in correcting the cause of back pain as opposed to masking its symptoms temporarily.
Frequently pins and needles, sciatica, leg and hip pain originate from a lower back dysfunction, since the nerve supply to the legs come from the lumbar spine.
Neck pain can be debilitating, whether due to whiplash injuries, poor work posture or 'wear and tear'.
Whether the pain is due to vertebral misalignments, disc protrusion, muscular spasm or nerve irritation, chiropractic is very effective in correcting the cause of back pain as opposed to masking its symptoms temporarily.
Frequently pins and needles, sciatica, leg and hip pain originate from a lower back dysfunction, since the nerve supply to the legs come from the lumbar spine.
Neck pain can be debilitating, whether due to whiplash injuries, poor work posture or 'wear and tear'.
Appointment times for new clients are available between 11am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
We have chosen these times as they are not our peak hours and allow the Chiropractors to give you the time you deserve and require for a full consultation which can take up to 60 minutes, in a relaxed and calm environment.
If you need an appointment outside of these hours please contact us and one of our team will do their very best to find a solution.
A full health history is taken looking into the past and present issues that may be related to your presenting problem.
We have chosen these times as they are not our peak hours and allow the Chiropractors to give you the time you deserve and require for a full consultation which can take up to 60 minutes, in a relaxed and calm environment.
If you need an appointment outside of these hours please contact us and one of our team will do their very best to find a solution.
A full health history is taken looking into the past and present issues that may be related to your presenting problem.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism.
These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body.
The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain.
The moving bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
If the nervous system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body.
Doctors of Chiropractic call this the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.
These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body.
The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain.
The moving bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
If the nervous system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body.
Doctors of Chiropractic call this the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.
I wanted to optimize my health and take positive steps to improve my wellbeing before I reach 50!
I heard about Dr Graeme and his willingness to give his patients time and a personal programme - Several friends had told me about improvements in their health after attending his practice.
I have attendend regularly and have never felt better!
As an asthnmatic for 36 years, I rarely use my inhaler now and I have not had a migraine since becoming a regular user of chiropractic.
We have now become a chiropractic family under Dr Graeme's care; and that's the whole family - Horses, dogs and cat included!
I heard about Dr Graeme and his willingness to give his patients time and a personal programme - Several friends had told me about improvements in their health after attending his practice.
I have attendend regularly and have never felt better!
As an asthnmatic for 36 years, I rarely use my inhaler now and I have not had a migraine since becoming a regular user of chiropractic.
We have now become a chiropractic family under Dr Graeme's care; and that's the whole family - Horses, dogs and cat included!
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