Risk factors for sciatica
Sciatica is a painful condition, resulting in pain that refers down the back of the legs as far as the feet.
A study from 2010 shed some light on some of the risk factors involved in getting it. Learning the risk factors of sciatica may help you minimize your risk of developing it.
The study evaluated 5261 participants aged 40-60. Researchers collected data on participants’ occupational class, physical and psychosocial working conditions, body mass index, smoking, leisure-time physical activity, and history of neck and back pain.
The study found that your risk for developing sciatica was higher if you:
· Did manual labour
· Were overweight
· Smoked
· Lived a sedentary lifestyle
· Had previous neck and back pain
If you suffer or know someone who suffers from Sciatica, then a Chiropractor at Caulfield Family Chiropractic may be able to help. Talk to a chiropractor at Caulfield Family Chiropractic about assessing your risk factors for sciatica.
Kaaria S, Leino-Arjas P, Rahkonen O, Lahti J, Lahelma E, Laaksonen M. Risk factors of sciatic pain: A prospective study among middle-aged employees. European Journal of Pain. 2010 Dec 14.
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Chiropractic and prolapsed disc research
Chiro care helps 88% of slipped disc patients – research
New research has provided further confirmation of the effectiveness of chiropractic health care in treating low back pain.
A Swiss study of 148 patients aged between 18 and 65 with slipped, or herniated discs, found that 88% of patients’ conditions had improved one year after receiving chiropractic treatment.
“It’s exciting to see yet more evidence that chiropractic health care is a valuable and reliable form of health care for people with serious back pain,” the President of the Victorian Branch of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia, Dr Helen Alevaki said.
“Researchers estimate that 80 per cent of Australians will experience significant back pain in their life time and causes hundreds of thousands of Australians to leave work early.
“There is a strong body of scientific evidence that indicates chiropractic health care can be extremely effective in treating back and neck pain. The challenge for chiropractors is to let more Australians know just how safe and effective chiropractic health care is, so that a greater number of Australians can relieve their back pain and enjoy their lives more.”
The study, published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, involved conducting Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans on each patient to confirm lumbar disc herniation – a common cause of back pain. Patients were then treated by a Chiropractor and the effects of treatment were evaluated using several different methods.
After three months, 90.5 per cent of patients were improved, with 88 per cent experiencing improvement in their back condition after one year. The study found that the vast majority of patients with MRI-diagnosed disc herniation reported clinically relevant improvement to their condition.
“Slipped discs can cause great pain. They can occur as a result of lifting heavy loads, as a result of age or simply lifting up a child for a cuddle,” Dr Alevaki said.
“Chiropractic treatment is non-invasive and drug-free, so many people with serious back pain like to visit their local chiropractor for treatment and advice.”
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128 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North
Wellness
The lesson I learnt about wellness care when I recently took my car in for a service.
Like a lot of people, I had neglected my car, it had been 1 and a half years since the last service.The car was starting to sound a little under the weather so I took it in.
A new alternator, front brake pads, spark plugs, oil change and service was all it took for the bill to creep well over $1200.
What is the other option. I can take my car in every 6 months, maintain the car for around $200-$300 a service and my car and wallet will be better off.
What has this got to do with healthcare?
It is better for your health and hip pocket to maintain your body with regular tune ups.
We recommend a combination of chiropractic, myotherapy and core strength all of which is provided at Caulfield Family Chiropractic.
Call today and discuss a maintenance program tailored to your lifestyle today.