Question
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

Answer
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.