He said, \u201cThe worst thing that happened was an attack of sciatica – really! – that I had the first month because I was sitting in an armchair to do interviews and it hurt. Sciatica is very painful, very painful! I don\u2019t wish it on anyone!\u201d.<\/p>\n
Massage therapists see sciatica in their clients frequently. There\u2019s a reason why massage therapy has endured for thousands of years and has been a trusted ally in the fight against muscular and nervous system issues!<\/p>\n
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For those who have or are suffering from sciatica you already know how debilitating it can be.<\/p>\n
Weeks (or months) of pure agony make you feel grateful for the moments you can sit, sleep or walk upright without pain.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re suffering from sciatica, or know someone who is, massage therapy is a great source of natural pain relief. \u00a0Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n
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Painkillers were the first line of treatment for Sciatica for many years until major international guidelines for the management of low back pain<\/a> changed recently.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Changes included moving strongly away from prescription drugs due to an overwhelming amount of research that showed these pain medicines had little to no effect compared to placebo.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instead, Dr Adrian Traeger<\/a>, lead author of the research from the Musculoskeletal Health Group at the University’s School of Public Health, recommends non-medicinal approaches like yoga, heat, physiotherapy and massage therapy for Sciatica.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said<\/a>, “Until now, the recommended approach to help LBP (lower back pain) \u00a0in general practice was to prescribe simple pain medicines such as paracetamol or anti-inflammatories,” said Traeger.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “If you have an uncomplicated case of recent-onset LBP, your doctor may now simply provide advice on how to remain active and non-drug methods for\u00a0pain relief<\/a>\u00a0such as heat and massage, and arrange to see you in two weeks to make sure the pain has settled.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Massage Therapy for Sciatica has actual results<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s not a fad, a hype or an advertising tactic to lure you to book a massage.<\/p>\n There are real client success stories that can inspire you. Pope Francis himself can attest to this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the UK, local massage therapist Tatina Samprini has launched a national petition<\/a> to include massage to the current NHS options.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because it works.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of her clients came in with back pain and Sciatica. He suffered from a prolapsed disc and has endured constant pain since its occurance.<\/p>\n \u201cNHS physio treatment had not worked and he was not eager for a back surgery, so he decided to try massage. After the first treatment, his sciatica symptoms were reduced considerably.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a couple of massages, his back felt much better too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He eventually didn\u2019t need the operation! Semprini shared in a story for the local independent newspaper Waltham Forest Echo.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Tom Conroy revealed to the East Anglian Times<\/a> how he became a massage therapist himself after his massage therapy for Sciatica proved to be so successful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThere have been points in my life where the pain of Sciatica was stopping so much of life\u2019s enjoyment, preventing career avenues, and leading to a real loss of confidence in myself\u201d Conroy said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jan Campbell is another patient who claimed<\/a> one trigger point therapy treatment completely relieved a nasty stubborn hip pain he had harbored for five months.<\/p>\n Our recommendation?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t already found a skilled professional massage therapist near you to work with yet, \u00a0find one on the MassageBook massage therapy directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Massage therapy for Sciatica works – and can bring back the welcome feeling of pain-free mobility and fidget-free sitting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Research says Massage Therapy for Sciatica is Effective<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to WebMD<\/a>, massage can be effective in relieving Sciatic pain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a study conducted among 400 patients with low back pain, patients who received a massage reported less pain and improved functioning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Surprisingly, more than a third of these massage patients claimed they were absolutely pain-free and 4% said their condition improved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The American Massage therapy Association (AMTA) also advocated massage therapy for Sciatica following their\u00a0comprehensive research<\/a> which proves that massage therapy can effectively decrease pain, disability and depression associated with low back pain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But How does Massage Therapy for Sciatica work?<\/b><\/p>\n It could be like answering how massage therapy has been known to work for back pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But when the pain radiates past the buttocks, down the thigh, into the lower leg, and even to the foot, all on one side, it usually is sciatica.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some people will be more prone to Sciatica than others: those who suffer from chronic back pain, obese, diabetics, smokers, office workers and couch potatoes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best Types of Massage Therapy for Sciatica<\/b><\/p>\n First, find a licensed massage therapist<\/a> who has experience with treating sciatica.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experienced and skilled professionals can perform trigger-point therapy<\/a> and other specific techniques to relieve your pain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jeff Smoot, vice president of the American Massage Therapy Association recommended this type of massage therapy for sciatica in an article from Prevention.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Smoot himself schedules patients for visits seven to ten days apart, applying specific techniques to relax the tight tissues surrounding the sciatic nerve.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The pressure can be quite deep depending on your pain tolerance. But for many, if the pressure is bearable, amazing pain relief can be achieved immediately afterwards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Otherwise, Smoot cautions that you should talk to your doctor about other types of therapy that can complement massage techniques.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most massage therapists also recommend neuromuscular therapy<\/a> and deep tissue massage<\/a> for managing Sciatica. These types of massage therapy can loosen tight muscles that impinge the nerve, restore healthy blood flow, and offer much-needed relief.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finally, massage has many helpful benefits<\/a> to your body other than pain relief: it can reduce your stress<\/a> and help release those \u201cfeel-good\u201d happy hormones that you need to break free from pain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Always Consults with your Doctor<\/b><\/p>\n Massage therapy for Sciatica, just like other remedies, isn\u2019t a miracle cure. 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