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hello
i have been suffering for the past 10 days with a pain that statrs in a specific point in my lower back and travels into my hip thigh calf and foot. I am assuming that I have done something to my sciatic nerve?
I have had a gentle massage and this has not helped and awaiting physio arranged by my GP and an appointment with a osteopath can you suggest anything to help or what this could be.
I am nurse keen to return to work.
many thanks

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Hello Fiona,

     You may want to have a Chiropractic exam, doctor's of chiropractice are the spine and biomechanic specialists!  A correct diagnosis will lead you to the treatment you need and time it will take to heal.  Often with radiculopathy a MRI may be needed.

Hope all goes well,

Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.

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Questions related to: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Treatment, Nutrition, Acupuncture, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

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Dr. O'Brien is a highly skilled doctor of Chiropractic who has come to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'Brien has a extensive knowledge of sports related injuries and myofascial conditions. Dr. O'Brien has competed in Judo, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Free-Style Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and continues to compete in Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Cross-Country Skiing.

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