by Dr. Roy | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog
Exercise is one of the best ways to combat the effects of sciatica. However, HOW you exercise is just as important. Remember, not all fitness routines will help your disorder. Avoid these exercises if you suffer from sciatica. Heavy stretching of the hamstrings: This...
by Dr. Roy | Nov 9, 2017 | Hip Pain
If you have sciatica, you know how excruciating certain movements can be. It’s actually quite easy to aggravate the sciatic nerve, leaving you in a lot of pain coupled with many physical limitations. Going from the lumbar spine, through the back of your buttocks...
by Dr. Roy | Jun 13, 2017 | Nerve Pain
Dr. Andrew J. Roy, D.C., founder of Advanced Wellness & Rehab, says the vast majority of their patients present with sciatic nerve pain. And no wonder – because the sciatic nerve is the longest and largest in the human body. It’s comprised of five sets of...
by Dr. Roy | Feb 13, 2017 | Back Pain
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, and when it’s pinched, your whole body knows it. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back, through the hips, and down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched. Herniated discs, spinal...
by Dr. Roy | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog, Chiropractic
A 2012 report from the National Institute of Health rated chiropractic as one of the top two natural health therapies used by Americans, ahead of massage therapy. Why is chiropractic so popular? Here are some of its benefits. A full-body approach Many patients will...
