Sciatica, Lower Back Pain or a Pinched Nerve? Can Massage Help? | South Edmonton
Back and nerve pain can stop you in your tracks. Here is how massage, acupuncture and manual osteopathy may help, and when to see a doctor first.
I have sciatica pain shooting down my leg. Can massage or acupuncture help?
Sciatic-type pain often involves tight muscles in the low back, glutes and hips that can irritate the sciatic nerve. Acupuncture for hip and sciatic pain or a hip-focused session may help ease muscle tension and discomfort. Go to emergency right away if you have numbness in the groin or inner thighs, loss of bladder or bowel control, or leg weakness that is getting worse.
Book: AcuRelief 45 min Hip Mobility + Sciatic Pain ($105) or Follow Up Acupuncture: Hip & Sciatic Pain (up to 60 min) ($115)
I hurt my lower back lifting something. Can massage help?
Most low back strains come from overworked or guarded muscles, and staying gently active usually helps. Massage or acupuncture for back pain may help reduce muscle tension and stiffness while you recover. See a doctor urgently if back pain follows a fall or injury, comes with fever, unexplained weight loss, leg weakness, or bladder or bowel changes.
Book: AcuRelief 60 min Back Pain Relief ($145) or Therapeutic Massage 60 mins ($115)
It feels like I have a pinched nerve in my neck. Can you help?
Neck pain that travels to the shoulder can come from tight muscles and stiff joints that crowd the area. Manual Osteopathic Therapy for neck pain or acupuncture for nerve-related tension may help ease the surrounding muscle tightness. If you have arm weakness, numbness that is spreading, or problems with balance, see a doctor first.
Book: MOT 60 min Follow-up: Pain & Mobility (Persistent Back Pain, Neck Pain, Stiffness) ($135) or Follow Up Acupuncture: Nerve, Headaches & Tension (up to 60 min) ($115)
Ready to feel better? Book online at massagesquare.janeapp.com or call Massage Square in South Edmonton at 825.401.4456. We direct bill most major insurance providers. Prices are from our online booking system and do not include GST.