Back Pain & Sciatica
The most common reason people come to see us, and the one where the combination treatment shines. Most patients feel a clear difference after their first session.
What We Treat
The combination of chiropractic and sports massage is used to treat:
- Acute and chronic lower back pain
- Muscle spasm
- Sciatica caused by nerves trapped in the spine
- Sciatica caused by nerves trapped in the muscles of the buttock (piriformis)
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Disc-related pain, including herniated and "slipped" discs
- Pelvic rotation and the "one leg shorter" appearance it causes
Why Back Pain Keeps Coming Back
Back pain is rarely one thing. A stiff joint in the lower spine changes the way you move, which overloads the muscles around it, which go into spasm, which pulls on the joint. Treat only the joint and the muscles pull it back out of place. Treat only the muscles and the joint stiffens them up again within days.
That's why every Bodybest back treatment addresses the joint, the muscles, the nerves and the fascia in the same session. It's not a philosophy; it's just what we've found works.
Watch: Sciatica, Before and After One Treatment
This patient was unable to bend backwards or lift her leg beyond 45 degrees without pain shooting down the leg. Watch how this changes after a single treatment. This is a real patient who gave her permission for this video to be shared.
What Patients Say
"I was using chiropractors and physios weekly for years for an 8mm herniated and slipped disc until Islay treated me. Now I only need to see Islay a few times a year, and when my pain gets 5–10/10 bad again I'm 100% confident she can have me back to 0/10 within 3–4 sessions."
Rory Lawrence
Is It Safe?
Yes, when the cause has been properly assessed, which is exactly what your first appointment is for. If we find anything that needs a scan or medical review before treatment, we'll tell you and write to your GP. We adapt treatment for pregnancy, osteoporosis and after surgery.
Can a Chiropractor Help with Sciatica?
Yes. Sciatica is nerve pain caused by the sciatic nerve being irritated, either where it leaves the spine or where it passes through the muscles of the buttock. Adjustment frees the nerve at the spine; deep tissue massage releases the muscles compressing it. Treating both in one session is why our sciatica patients typically improve quickly.
How Quickly Will It Improve?
Most patients notice a difference in movement and pain after their first combination treatment. Acute back pain usually settles over three to six sessions; chronic problems may need a longer course followed by occasional maintenance, which is what our Gold membership is designed for.
Should I Rest or Keep Moving?
Keep moving, gently. Prolonged bed rest tends to make back pain worse. We'll give you specific exercises that are safe for your problem.
Ready to Feel Better After One Treatment?
Book in under a minute, or text us on 07483 829798 and we'll find you a time.