Is physio good for sciatica?

Answer 1

Yes it can be, or it can be detremental.
Chiropractors are not recognised by the nhs, or as physiotherapists, the exams are sketchy, usa based certificates, and not real medicene...yet it works.
something as painful as a bad back, and incapacitating...is an unknown quantity to surgeons, unless its a slipped disk they can see on an xray, or a trapped nerve, where it should be in a text book. I feel for you, as luckily ive never suffered, but back problems are hell to diagnose, fuc k your every day life up, day after day...and doctors suddenly seem like a quack!
So the answer is, it depends on the physio, who's doing it, thier reputation, and the benefit you feel. Done wrongly, it can damage, yes, so may i suggest Reputation, over Price, as a descision maker. Ive had relative who have had to sleep on the floor when it flares up...I feel for you..good luck!

Answer 2

I cured my sciatica with this natural treatment http://cure-sciatica.info
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica.

Answer 3

It didn't help me, but I would give it a go if you get the chance.

I do know other people who have benefited from physio and acupuncture but it just didn't help me.

My sciatica gets worse if I stop moving at all. I hate it when I lie down and get pain shooting up my back and stand up it shoots down my leg. I just try and keep as mobile as I can.
I tried acupuncture but that didn't help me either.

Hope this helps. :)

Answer 4

Non-Surgical Treatment
Sciatica often responds well to non-operative forms of treatment and rarely requires surgical intervention. Time, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medication, short-term use of a narcotic for acute pain, lumbar injections, and physical therapy are beneficial.


Although short-term bed rest is recommended during the acute phase, some activity is good. In this scenario "activity" is defined as being up for periods of time that will not cause severe pain. Prescribed exercise may include light stretching, walking, and aerobic type exercise.


See also
Alternative medicine
Chiropractic is a complementary and alternative health care profession which focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, their effects on the nervous system, and on general health. Most chiropractors believe that spinal joint misalignments, which they call vertebral subluxations, can interfere with the nervous system and result in diminished health. Chiropractic's vertebral subluxation should not be confused with other forms of subluxation.

Chiropractors may specialize in treating low back problems or sports injuries, or may combine chiropractic with manipulation of the extremities, physiotherapy, nutrition, or exercises to increase spinal strength or improve overall health. They may also use other complementary and alternative methods as a part of a holistic treatment approach. Chiropractors are not trained or licensed to prescribe drugs or, for the most part, to perform surgery. Depending on the country or state in which the Chiropractic school is located, they may be offered some training in minor surgery. They are trained to recognize signs of cancer, diabetes, and infectious diseases and refer these patients to medical physicians for specialized or concomitant care.

While there is evidence that spinal manipulation can be effective in the treatment of acute low back pain and tension headaches, many other chiropractic claims concerning health benefits are anecdotal and either lack support from or are refuted by objective controlled trials

Answer 5

Hubby says No. He preferred acupuncture, but this became too costly.

People react to different things though - you may find physio really beneficial where as others don't.

It may be trial & error until you find what works for you.

Good luck :-)

Answer 6

Didn,t do anything for me i tried physio and acupuncture but it did nothing for me

Answer 7

yes it should but see Dr for some medication

Answer 8

Try reflexology, it did wonders for me.

Answer 9

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