Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve – a very large nerve that originates from the lower lumbar spine and travels through the buttock into the leg as far as the back of the knee and to the foot. Sciatica is characterized by pain, numbness, and weakness in the leg. Commonly pain and …
The importance of good posture cannot be stressed enough in modern times. It extends far beyond our outward appearance and aesthetics. Your posture is an indication of muscle balance and mechanical efficiency. Our Osteopaths at Blackburn Osteopathy often see cases where postural faults initiate a chain of events that results in incapacitating pain, time off …