Approximately 25% of our patients come to us with a specific complaint of lower back pain running down the leg. Often referred to as SCIATICA, the discomfort can be described as a deep dull ache or a sharp and burning pain. The pain may be continuous from the back of the thigh all the way to the foot.
It is not uncommon for patients to also complain of pins and needles or numbness in their limbs especially when sitting or driving. There are two main causes of sciatica; the nerve may be trapped under or within the piriformis muscle, a muscle deep in the buttock, or there may be misalignments of the spine, causing irritation on the small nerves which form the sciatic nerve.
It is not uncommon for patients to also complain of pins and needles or numbness in their limbs especially when sitting or driving. There are two main causes of sciatica; the nerve may be trapped under or within the piriformis muscle, a muscle deep in the buttock, or there may be misalignments of the spine, causing irritation on the small nerves which form the sciatic nerve.
Services
Here at Carrick Chiropractic we pride ourselves on our personal service, our comfortable family friendly approach and our genuine commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community. With two clinics in Carrickfergus and Donaghadee and a fantastic team in both clinics you will feel welcome and at home from the moment you walk through the door.
It is believed that 80% of the population suffers from back pain at some point in life. Whether the pain is due to vertebral misalignments, disc protrusion, muscular spasm or nerve irritation, chiropractic is very effective in correcting the cause of back pain as opposed to masking its symptoms temporarily.
Appointment times for new clients are available between 11am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. We have chosen these times as they are not our peak hours and allow the Chiropractors to give you the time you deserve and require for a full consultation which can take up to 60 minutes, in a relaxed and calm environment.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
I wanted to optimize my health and take positive steps to improve my wellbeing before I reach 50! I heard about Dr Graeme and his willingness to give his patients time and a personal programme - Several friends had told me about improvements in their health after attending his practice. I have attendend regularly and have never felt better!
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George Lawler
Oct 26, 2016
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Alex Jarrold
Oct 28, 2013
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I first started going to this Chiropractic Clinic about a year and a half ago. I was stressed in my job, grinding and clenching my jaw (causing head and neck aches). I remember feeling quite nervous when I first phoned but I was instantly reassured by Zoe, who explained exactly how the treatments worked. After the first 3 weeks of treatment I noticed I was sleeping better, my energy levels increased and my mood improved. Gradually, my stress levels have evened out and I feel very much back in control of my health. I would recommend Carrick Chiropractic to anyone who wants to take care of their
Richard McCaughran
Jul 11, 2013
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I first went to see Carrick Chiropractic about my shoulder and to see if I could get any relief from something I had come to accept as an old injury and had been putting off for years as the usual pain killers and previous attempts to improve it through conventional treatment had not been successful. I initially had a scan and an interview and was listened to about any problems I have or had previously and after my first scan it was plain to see where my problem areas where in the spine.
I was happy after my first adjustments because even though I attended primarily for my shoulder I learned a
I was happy after my first adjustments because even though I attended primarily for my shoulder I learned a
Lynnette Shields
Jun 25, 2013
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I started going to Carrick Chiropractic a number of years ago. I first came across them giving free consultations in the Abbey Centre. I'm a software developer and therefore spend most of my day sitting in front of a computer screen. I had started to notice how stiff my neck was and that I had less movement when looking behind me when driving. Also at times my back could get sore both at the top around the shoulder area and at the base of my back. I had previously went to a physiotherapist which helped loosen out the muscles for a while. But I soon found that the issues would return not long after
