inner_banner

Acupuncture for Sciatica

Acupuncture for Sciatica

Sciatica is a painful condition that affects many people, causing pain in day to day life. But with acupuncture for sciatica, one of many TCM treatment options available at Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic, you can enjoy relief from the pain that comes from sciatica.

What Is Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve?

Sciatica is nerve pain that originates from deep within the sciatic nerve, which is developed from nerve roots that stem from the spinal cord. The nerve roots travel through the spaces between the discs, coming together to form the sciatic nerve. The nerve itself starts at the spine and makes its way to the back of the thigh and the leg via the buttocks.

The sciatic nerve is the main controller of sensation and function to the leg and foot. Sciatica, also known as sciatic pain, is typically the result of prolapsed or slipped discs bulging and putting unwanted pressure on the intervertebral nerves, creating an irritation in the process.

What Are the Common Causes of Sciatica?

There are numerous causes of sciatica, with the herniated disc as described above being the most common. Other causes of sciatica can include:

  • Bony growths – Also known as osteophytes, these present as bony growths on the outside of joints
  • Piriformis syndrome – A condition in which the buttocks’ piriformis muscle aggravates the sciatic nerve
  • Lumbar spinal canal stenosis – Best described as a narrowing of the open spaces found in the lower spine, this needs to be diagnosed and treated by a medical specialist in the field. Those with a chronic case may have it for anywhere between four years and the rest of their life
  • Spondylolisthesis – This is a condition where one vertebra of the spine slips forward onto the bone below it, often resulting in severe lower back pain or sciatica

Other possible causes of sciatic pain can include the formation of tumours on the nerve roots or spinal cord. Spinal trauma, whether by car accident or similar incident, can also lead to sciatica.

What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica?

Sciatica presents with a number of different symptoms of varying intensity. First and foremost is the sharp pain that runs along the sciatic nerve. This pain can be felt all the way from the buttock to the foot, and it can often be accompanied or followed by sensations such as ‘pins and needles’, tingling and numbness. Occasionally, the leg might experience some muscular weakness.

How Can I Self-Manage Symptoms of Sciatic Pain?

While medical professionals no longer believe that bed rest is an effective means of alleviating the symptoms of sciatica, more successful self-care options can include:

  • Rest (though not extended bed rest)
  • Ice packs
  • Correct posture
  • Warm baths
  • Ensuring the mattress on your bed is neither too hard nor too soft
  • Performing gentle exercises that help to strengthen and build the lower back.
  • Use of ergonomic furniture

Acupuncture for Sciatica

If the time has come to seek proper treatment for your sciatica, there are a range of options available, including pain relieving medication, manipulative therapies such as chiro and osteo, and surgery as a last resort. At Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic, we can help provide relief from the debilitating condition with the use of sciatica acupuncture therapy.

Acupuncture for sciatica involves the insertion of fine needles into pre-determined areas in the body called meridians that help to unblock a person’s life force – or Chi. Unblocking the meridians with the needles helps facilitate the smooth flow of Chi throughout the body to promote healing and provide relief from pain, including sciatica pain.

Book an Appointment for Our Services Today

Whether you’re looking for sciatica acupuncture therapy, cupping treatment, acupuncture in Melbourne or the expertise and advice of a trusted naturopath in Victoria, you can count on Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic to provide you with the service you need. Make an appointment at our clinic today.

Reviews

I have been seeing Erin Graystone for the last 5 months for gut issues I have had for a number of years. She is very knowledgeable and ensured that the treatment and solution provided was targeted and tailored to my issues which has brought me great relief and improvement. A very professional, friendly and understanding approach that I would recommend to others.
Lina is absolutely fantastic to work with. Her passion for her work shows in absolutely every aspect of her practise - her level of care, her thoroughness & determination to help.
Angela is friendly and helpful, she takes the time to explain things clearly and cares about health. I have felt an improvement since following her advice thank you 🙏
Emma is friendly, knowledgeable & very thorough in her testing so as to resolve existing issues.
Coming into the clinic it feels instantly warm and cuddly. Very welcoming. I had the pleasure of seeing Rebecca, she was amazing and very knowledgable. Rebecca was brilliant at prescribing me natural supplements that catered to my specific needs. I’d love to praise her on her communication skills also, I am Deaf, and even having my interpreter alongside me, Rebecca spoke and looked directly at me, making me feel seen, heard and understood. I would also give a big round of applause to the receptionist and other staff at the clinic, they were all very accomodating, warm and friendly.
I've been seeing Lina for about two years now to treat a skin related condition. Lina is extremely knowledgeable; she is patient and persistent but best of all, she is practical! Her advice was tailored to suit my lifestyle and commitments without being unworkable or unrealistic. She really cares and is passionate about health. I would recommend Lina 100%.
I have been seeing Erin Graystone for the past 4 months due to leaky gut symptoms and a bacterial overgrowth in my GI tract. Erin is knowledgeable, kind and understanding and really goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the right treatment. My symptoms are greatly reduced and we are on track to a full recovery after 10 years of other practitioner’s not finding an answer. It’s been life changing. Can’t recommend her highly enough. Thankyou Erin
Today was my second visit with Lina who is so kind and caring and she has given me hope that my perimenopause symptoms can be balanced with her guidance. I have already felt a shift in my sleep which had been horrible. The clinic is so lovely, staff are very helpful and I look forward to the journey ahead of managing this transition in my life.
I've had stomach problems for years and doctors have never properly diagnosed the problem. After one meeting with Emma I was giving a breath test and found the issue. We are now working to fix the issue

Online Shop
Your Cart
Unfortunately, Your Cart Is Empty
Please Add Something In Your Cart