Leg pain referred from the spine treatment, Winchester
Bradford House Chiropractic & Wellness Centre is Winchester’s fast growing centre for the effective treatment of leg pain referred from the spine.
Leg pain referred from the spine is characterized by pain that originates in the low back or buttock that travels into one or both legs. The pain varies in intensity and frequency.
Leg pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, toothache-like, pins and needles or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Leg pain is also called radiating or referred pain, neuropathy or neuralgia or sciatica.
Sciatica is generally caused by sciatic nerve compression. Disorders known to cause leg pain include lumbar spine facet joint problems, herniated or bulging discs (slipped discs), pregnancy and childbirth, tumours and non-spinal disorders such as diabetes, constipation or simply sitting on a wallet in the back pocket of a trouser!
One common cause of leg pain is “Piriformis Syndrome”. Piriformis syndrome is named after the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located in the lower part of the spine, connects to the thighbone and assists in hip rotation. The sciatic nerve runs beneath the piriformis muscle. This muscle is susceptible to injury from a slip and fall, hip arthritis or a difference in leg length. These situations can cause cramping and spasm to develop in the piriformis muscle, thereby pinching the sciatic nerve and causing inflammation and pain.
Our Chiropractors at Bradford House Chiropractic & Wellness Centre are trained to identify the exact cause of your leg pain and provide a specific diagnosis and if appropriate a treatment plan in order to help relieve or cure your pain. This may involve manipulation, soft-tissue therapy, ultrasound or other procedures. Our chiropractors can also advise about long-term solutions to leg pain problems by providing advice about posture, ergonomics, nutrition and tailored exercise programs.
Our Chiropractors are highly qualified with years of experience in their respective fields, are Members of the British Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors and are fully registered with the General Chiropractic Council. Chiropractic has been proven by research to be effective in the treatment and management of referred leg pain. However there are times when we find that chiropractic care is not the right approach to a problem. Due to our close working relationship with the GPs at St Clements and other local GPs and Consultant specialists, we are able to refer you quickly to the right person or team to help resolve the problem.
If you live and are suffering from leg pain in the Winchester and Hampshire areas then please contact us today on 01962 861188 to arrange a consultation and help to get you out of pain FAST.
