Piriformis syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock, goes into spasm and causes buttock pain. This spasm may also irritate the sciatic nerve and cause pain, tingling, and numbness along the back of the thigh too (similar to sciatica).
Chiropractic treatment includes massage to help reduce the spasm, and guidance on exercises that help stretch and strengthen the piriformis muscle are highly encouraged to improve overall muscle mechanics.
Bursae are important fluid-filled sacs that surround and cushion the bones and tissues around your joints to reduce friction and allow free movement. These bursae can become irritated and inflamed from either sudden or repetitive trauma, which may lead to pain and lack of mobility.
Chiropractic care is targeted to reduce the inflammation, in order to decrease the pain, and focus is then placed on strengthening the surrounding muscles to condition the body to cope with the physical stressors it encounters throughout the day.
A hamstring strain, or pulled hamstring, occurs when the muscles on the back of the thigh are stretched or tear due to overloading. Commonly activities this can occur in include sprinting, soccer, rugby, and dancing due to sharp stops and changes in direction.
Treatment at the clinic can provide pain relief, with the goal to improve mobility and strengthen the hamstrings to minimise the risk of further injury.
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis (OA), is one of the most common forms of joint disease in the human body, and one of the leading causes of disability in the elderly. Typically, people will present with pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility in many areas of the body such as hands, knees, back, and hips.
The primary focus of care is symptom management such as minimising pain and improving joint and muscle mechanics.
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