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Pain Relief for Sciatica

9/10/2020

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Pain is one of those pesky things we think we have to live with. You, like many of my patients, may have experienced sciatica.  It’s something that generally isn’t serious in a life-threatening way, but creates so much distress and discomfort.  If you have sciatica, you probably will be in pain doing your normal daily activities, like walking, sitting or sleeping.
 
Your doctor may want to help you, but has minimal tools – anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone shots – both of which come with side effects.  Also, they don’t fix the problem.
 
Here’s where being open to trying a new modality like acupuncture can be helpful.  Treatments reduce inflammation, relax muscles and treat areas of the spine that may be pressing on the sciatic nerve.
 
That’s what Phil Chmura found out when he came to see me.  Phil suffered from severe sciatica. The pain interfered with his daily life to the extent that he couldn't stand for more than 3 minutes before the pain started and continued to increase. He had already tried treatments like chiropractic and anti-inflammatory drugs to no avail and he wanted to avoid cortisone shots.

He finally decided it was time to turn his life around and came to see me after getting encouragement from his daughter and friend of mine, Amber Ladley.
 
After just nine weekly treatments, we were able to virtually eliminate his pain!
 

Phil was able to get back to biking – one of his favorite activities.  When I reached out to him, about a year and a half after treatment, he responded with these words:
 
"I have fortunately been relatively pain free since the completion and have just recently signed up for my second bike trip across the USA.  I cannot thank Bonnie enough for getting my life back to normal and would highly recommend  her services."
 
I thank Phil for sharing his story. With pain, you have options.  By being open to complementary forms of treatment, like acupuncture, you can find ways of reducing and eliminating pain.
 
You might be a little nervous to try something new.  I understand that.  People have concerns about the needles, the safety of treatment, trying something outside of Western Medicine.
 
That’s why I offer free ½ hour, online consultations.  I’ll listen to what is causing you pain and discomfort, review your health history and honestly let you know how I can be helpful. 

Please know that you don't have to suffer in silence if you're in pain.​

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    In practice for over 20 years, Bonnie Diamond offers individualized, heart-centered care using a pain-free, Japanese style of acupuncture.  Her work is influenced by her nine year struggle with and complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  

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    • Sports Injury
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    • Craniosacral Therapy
    • Ear Acupuncture Clinic
    • Japanese Acupuncture >
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    • Visceral Manipulation
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    • Workshops Led By Bonnie Diamond
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