AFTER MY 3RD TREATMENT MY SCIATIC PAIN HAD COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED!

Have you ever felt a sharp, shooting pain travel down the back of your leg? How about a dull, persistent ache or tingling and numbness? If these sound at all familiar, you may be suffering from a condition known as sciatica. If you struggle with persistent low back or leg pain, or discomfort during long periods of sitting RU VWDQGLQJ WKHUH¶V DOVR D VLJQL¿FDQW FKDQFH you’re dealing with sciatic nerve irritation. In fact, sciatica affects almost 40% of people.

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, originating in the lumbar spine and traveling down the back of each leg. At times, the nerve becomes compressed by degenerative spinal changes or injuries to the muscle or joints. This causes an irritating and painful set of symptoms referred to as sciatica. Although sciatica can result from degenerative spinal conditions, those who are highly active are also at risk. If you practice high-impact sports or have a highly physical vocation that involves substantial lifting, bending or twisting, you’re at a higher risk of developing sciatica. Conversely, too much sitting can also cause compression and degeneration of your spinal discs or cause severe tightening or scar tissue within the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, work a desk job, or drive extensively, your risk increases.

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painful condition can also be challenging to treat as the compression often occurs deep within the muscles of the buttock. Subsequently, many available therapies can only offer limited results.

Shockwave therapy, however, can easily penetrate deep into the muscle and stimulate healing deep within the tissue. As well, it can break down the scar tissue often associated with the nerve compression. This is one of the reasons why we use Shockwave therapy. Sciatica is a condition we see every day in our

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success with over the last 13 years and nearly 40,000 shockwave treatments performed.

“I am 74 years old and for about 10 years I suffered with sciatic pain in my lower back, hip and leg. The pain was unbearable. I tried acupuncture, which helped for a while, but never stopped the pain from returning. I also tried physiotherapy and massage, which only provided minor relief. I was getting desperate and was at the point where I was going to rely on painkillers for the rest of my life. Then I saw Dr. Harris’ ad in the newspaper and after reading how Shockwave Therapy works and all of the personal testimonials, I decided I had to try this treatment as I felt nothing else seemed to be helping. After the 2nd treatment I was still skeptical, as I still had some pain and was informed I should try at least 1 more treatment. I can say that after my 3rd treatment my pain had completely disappeared and I have never had a reoccurrence; that was over 5 years ago now. I believe in this treatment so much that I am now going back for my shoulder and arm. My medical doctor informed me there is nothing they can do to help, other than prescribing me pain killers and Cortisone injections, which seem to never have the same lasting results as the Shockwave treatment. I am very grateful to Dr. Harris and his staff as this has been a life changing period in my life.” -Billy B., Kelowna

Shockwave Therapy can be very successful in eliminating sciatic pain primarily because Shockwave Therapy-unlike most other therapies-is able to break down scar tissue; this stimulates blood vessel growth which restores muscle function and ultimately promotes healing. Not only is there decades of evidence to support the effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy, we have had tremendous success treating thousands of patients across British Columbia. Results are often experienced within a couple of visits and the treatment is covered by many insurance companies. Call 250-763-3580 to book a FREE consultation. To learn more, see our You Tube video-Shockwave Therapy Kelowna or go to www.Glenmorechiro.com and click “Testimonials”.