Bruggemeyer’s Osteopathic Practice provides a holistic approach to pain treatment for the entire body, including sciatic nerve pain.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2022 — Sciatic nerve pain impacts up to 40% of people at some point in their lifetime, according to Harvard Health. At Bruggemeyer’s Osteopathic Practice, mechanical therapist Habib Chharawala assists many individuals with sciatic pain.
The practice approaches each case from a holistic perspective that promotes treating the cause of the pain versus medicating. For many patients, this may require assessing any contributing emotional, mental or spiritual factors in addition to the pain and its source. There are also holistic steps a person can take at home to help with the pain as it is occurring and limit its reoccurrence in the future.
Habib Chharawala talks about professional care
A variety of professionals may assist with treatment for sciatic pain and care can stretch across disciplines based on the individual. For some, acupuncture is an excellent source of relief, while others seek the care of a chiropractor or visit a facility like Bruggemeyer’s Osteopathic Practice to consult with an osteopath and develop a diverse approach.
Massage therapy is frequently used as a treatment for sciatic pain and can provide both relief of physical symptoms and a general stress release that provides additional pain relief and mental clarity. The goal of massage, chiropractic care and other practices is to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatic pain is caused as the nerve is compressed against the spine, so treatments promoting alignment are a top priority per Habib Chharawala.
A chiropractor may make manual adjustments and provide alternate care while a massage therapist focuses on increasing circulation, reducing inflammation and relieving physical tension that may be leading to compression.
Personal care options
Habib Chharawala advises the holistic approach advocated for at Bruggemeyer’s Osteopathic Practice also consists of practices the individual can put in place in day-to-day life to relieve pain until it abates completely. Some practices also help avoid future problems with the same region of the body.
Yoga
Incorporating yoga or a regular stretching routine into the day can help provide ongoing relief to tense muscles and avoid the build-up of inflammation. Yoga or purposeful stretching helps keep the spine long after a day spent hunched over a desk or standing — both are actions that compress the spine over time and lead to sciatica flare-ups.
Posture and Exercise
Improving posture is also key, and Habib Chharawala advises a treatment program should include instruction on proper posture and how to improve it with various exercises and techniques. Additional exercises can also be added to help strengthen the back and abdominal area to further relieve and prevent pressure on the sciatic nerve. Any physical training can be customized to the needs and activity level of the individual and evolve as strength improves.