Sciatica Treatment Ireland

General muscular aches and pain, Back pain (including sciatica), neck & shoulder pain/whiplash,  joint pain & stiffness, sports injuries as well as rehabilitation following accident/surgery. Clients can also attend for biomechanical analysis and foot orthotic prescription

Consultation 40 minutes

Back pain and sciatica can affect anyone at any age and most people will suffer from one condition at some point in their lives. Together, they are our country’s leading cause of disability and one of the main reasons for work-related sickness absence. Most lower back pain and sciatica is caused not by serious damage or disease, but by sprains, muscle strains, minor injuries, or a pinched or irritated nerve. It can also occur during pregnancy, or because of stress, viral infection or a kidney infection. Research has shown that acupuncture is very effective for back pain and it appears to be particularly useful as an adjunct to conventional care, for patients with more severe symptoms and for those wishing to avoid pain-killers. At New Leaf Acupuncture, Dublin, we can help back pain and sciatica by: providing pain relief – by stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, acupuncture leads to release of endorphins and other neurohumoral factors and changes the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord (Pomeranz 1987; Zhao 2008).reducing inflammation – by promoting release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors (Kim 2008, Kavoussi 2007;Zijlstra 2003).improving muscle stiffness and joint mobility – by increasing local microcirculation (Komori 2009), which aids dispersal of swelling and bruising.reducing the use of medication for back complaints (Thomas 2006).providing a more cost-effective treatment over a longer period of time (Radcliffe 2006;Witt 2006).improving the outcome when added to conventional treatments such as rehabilitation exercises (Ammendolia 2008; Yuan 2008).

At New Leaf Acupuncture, Dublin, the aim of our treatment is to stimulate the nervous system and cause the release of neurochemical messenger molecules. The resulting biochemical changes influence the body’s homeostatic mechanisms, thus promoting physical and emotional well-being. Stimulation of certain acupuncture points has been shown to affect areas of the brain that are known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress, as well as promoting relaxation and deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain, which is responsible for anxiety. Acupuncture also helps relieve chronic pain by stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, which leads to release of endorphins and other neurohumoral factors (e.g. neuropeptide Y, serotonin), and changes the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord

Paul is a qualified grade 5 HVT Therapist which includes spinal adjustments assessments etc this condition responds well to a combination of treatments including the above and dryneedling.

Deep Tissue MassageSpinal Manipulation Grade 5 Dry Needling / Electro Dry needling Therapeutic Ultrasound 

Paul studied with Mike Monaghan Osteopath Dublin Re Dry Needling and did further work on ElectroDryneedling in combination with Physical Therapy.

Assessment and treatment of the cause of the sciatica, may include spinal mobilizations, massage, heat therapy, mechanical traction, modalities and exercises.

Comprehensive assessment and manual/modalities treatment may include spinal/joint mobilisation, soft or deep tissue massage, trigger points, stretching, Fasciatherapy, Bobath, PNF, Neuro-Developmental Techniques, Curapuls, electrotherapy, electrostimulation...  We also provide biomechanical and orthotic assessments. If needed, provision of a personal exercise program is included at no charge. A wide range of custom orthotic insoles starting at only 65 euros for adults and 35 eoros for children is also available at our clinic.  

Red Light and infrared light is placed in contact with the tissues in the Ankle ,allowing the photon energy to penetrate widely. Where it interacts with Various intracellular biomolecules resulting in the normalisation of Cellular Components. This also enhances the body’s natural healing Processes. The Process is curative and therefore results in the elimination of symptoms including pain,. In addition it enhances the body’s immune system response and facilitates natural healing

Red Light and infrared light is placed in contact with the tissues in the Ankle,allowing the photon energy to penetrate widely.Where it interacts with Various intracellular biomolecules resulting in the normalisation of Cellular Components. This also enhances the bodys natural healing Processes. The Process is curative and therefore results in the elimination of symptoms including pain,. In addition it enhances the bodys immune system response and facilitates natural healing.