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Treating Sciatica and Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Symptoms and Causes The sciatic nerve is a large nerve extending from the lower back down the back of each leg. Sciatica refers to a very common condition with symptoms such as:
Sciatica usually affects just one buttock and one leg, with the pain extending from the lower back all the way down the leg; sometimes including the foot or toes. The pain from sciatica can vary from occasional and moderately irritating to severe and physically debilitating. Note that increasing weakness of the affected limb with loss of bladder and/or bowel control indicates Cauda Equina Syndrome, a serious disorder requiring emergency treatment.
Sciatica is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. Some common causes of sciatica include:
Other things that may aggravate your pain include being overweight, lack of regular exercise, use of high-heeled shoes, or sleeping on too soft of a mattress.
Back, neck and shoulder problems are common because these areas often become injured by sprains
and strains. Additionally, work and lifestyle can introduce things like stress and poor posture into the picture, which also
can lead to pain and stiffness.
Some causes of shoulder pain are:
These instances of pain and stiffness are good candidates for Shiatsu treatments. Pain, weakness,
numbness and poor circulation can all improve when a regular program of scheduled Shiatsu sessions is followed. If you are choosing to pursue alternative modalities as a way to address these various forms
of pain, you may be one of many who will benefit from Shiatsu. Click the
link above or call 630-887-7278
for an appointment today. A word of caution to the reader with regard to previously diagnosed conditions: Shiatsu
is by no means a replacement for medication one might currently be taking by prescription. Quitting taking your medication
"cold turkey" is dangerous. But there are instances of people who were able to reduce their prescription doses (and
even eliminate them altogether) by getting on a regular program of receiving alternative therapy and continuing to be monitored by their doctor. Eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise are also known
to benefit overall health greatly.
Lotus Way Shiatsu Clinic has the knowledge and experience needed to relieve pain due to sciatica or general pain and
stiffness in the back, neck or shoulders. Typically, a session will center around the Bladder and Small Intestine Meridians
but will also involve some isolated points on other meridians like Large Intestine and Triple Heater that benefit the particular
condition suffered. These are the same points and meridians as in acupuncture, but there are no needles involved - just pressure
and gentle stretching intended to bring the flow of energy into harmony within a person. Not surprisingly, the Bladder and
Small Intestine Meridians are located along the back, the shoulders and the backs of the legs where the pain and stiffness
occurs. Stagnant ki causes pain; and Shiatsu massage strives to break up that stagnation, resulting in relief of the pain.
The beauty of Shiatsu is that it treats each person as an individual and does not simply apply a standard treatment
to everyone based on similar symptoms. Instead, the whole picture of a person's flow of ki is assessed and through an
understanding of the balance of ki required for good health, a treatment plan is arrived at by the practitioner. This individualistic
approach is why different specific treatments for different people will be more effective than simply performing the same
procedure for everyone. Clients can also plan on leaving Lotus Way Shiatsu Clinic with some real tools that they can
take home and apply themselves. These tools will be tailored to heir own particular needs at the time. |
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