Sciatica is a non-specific term used to describe nerve pain felt in the lower back, buttocks and running down the back and sides of your legs. Sciatica can be caused by a number of issues, such as a slipped disc, degeneration or slipped vertebrae, however scar tissue entrapping the nerve root is often also involved.
While a backpack may look great hanging off one shoulder; when its filled to the brim with textbooks, sports gear, and a laptop, the weight begins to stack up. Your child's spine could be in for a tough time coping with all the increased stress, and when you add poor posture, lack of exercise and hours of computer time each day into the mix, it's no wonder that almost half (46.1%) of school-aged children suffer from back and/or neck pain.
When treating back pain, chiropractors often take a holistic approach, and will assess not just the area that is painful, but take the time to look at the spine as an integrated whole. This is because a problem in one area of your spine may affect another area of your body through compensatory reactions.
About: Waters Family Chiropractic is a chiropractic clinic located in Mandurah, Western Australia. Our Chiropractors utilise a range of chiropractic techniques.
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