Chronic Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Pain Free!!
A 35 year old woman presented with a 2 year history of low back pain and sciatic symptoms. They initially appeared during her first pregnancy. Following history and examination she was diagnosed to have a mechanical problem of her lower spinal joints, causing inflammation and irritation of the joints and nerves. This is widely known as sciatica.
A course of chiropractic care (spinal adjustments and soft tissue work) greatly reduced her symptoms. However, after two months of care, she was still experiencing bad pain in the mornings. It is widely accepted that areas of inflammation are worse during the morning hours, and in this case for some reason, the body did not seem to be able to fully heal her injury.
The idea of an anti-inflammatory diet was explained to her. She agreed to cut out all cereal grains and dairy products for one week, in addition to supplementing with 1000mg of omega-3 fish oil per day. On a revisit to the practice 6 months later she was still on the diet. She reported that her morning symptoms had disappeared after only three days following the anti-inflammatory diet! Along with feeling more energetic, the pain relief was so dramatic that she has decided stick to her new diet in order to remain pain free.
Per Sparf, Chiropractor, UK
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