Depending on the symptoms and condition we can use a different approach. However, it is very important to make a visceral assessment to understand if there are specific organs restriction. Then with the visceral induction therapy we can release the single organs or related ligaments holding the organs in place until the abdomen would be fully relaxed and symptoms should start fading or reproductive system parameters should start improving. Plus, from the palpation we can understand which meridians are involved (usually stomach, conception, kidney, spleen, liver). In ayurvedic medicine most of these conditions are related to the Sacral Chakra (past traumas, sexuality, creativity, feeling, etc.) or the base chakra (family, root, survival mode, security, stability, etc) although often also the Solar Plexus (low self-esteem, judgemental environment, conflicts, etc.) is involved. So, it is important to rebalance them singularly and together, and in association with the Spleen (organ and meridian) or with the heart, brown and crown chakra.

Dietary advises and hydration are also important as well as mindful practices such meditation and sound bath to relax the mind, journaling to process trauma and let go, breath work to release the diaphragm and grounding to reconnect with the own roots and family origin. Acupuncture and pelvic floor exercises are often part of the healing process. Pelvic floor exercises like the Kegels can increase reproductive and urinary organs blood flow and strength, reduce incontinence, increase erection and ejaculation, improve sexual pleasure and intimate connection.

Stress is due to a long exposure to a fight or flight (FoF) status with production of adrenaline and cortisol for many hours per day. Often relates to intense working hours, demanding jobs or employers or family conflicts. Most of our manual therapy is based on techniques able to bring you back into the parasympathetic status and switch off the FoF. The calm environment of our clinic, the right atmosphere with calming music and incense help to promote that. Moreover, Acupuncture and acupressure, meditation and mindfulness practices also promote the parasympathetic status.

In particular, the sound healing or sound bath meditation, can even change the brain waves from active, aware (Gamma waves) and alert (Beta waves) to relaxing (Alpha/Theta waves) or into deep sleep (Delta waves). More help can arrive from focusing on multiple chakras, particularly the root chakra (Muladhara) for grounding, the heart chakra (Anahata) for emotional balance, and the third eye chakra (Ajna) for mental clarity.Dietary advises are important as well as mindful practices such meditation and sound bath to relax the mind, journaling to digest life event or let go and breath work to release the diaphragm.

Depending on the symptoms and condition we can use a different approach. However, it is very important to make a visceral assessment to understand if there are specific organs restriction. Then with the visceral induction therapy we can release the single organs or related ligaments holding the organs in place until the abdomen would be fully relaxed and symptoms will start fading. Plus, from the palpation we can understand which meridians are involved (usually stomach, conception, kidney, spleen, liver and gallbladder. In ayurvedic medicine most of these conditions are related to the Solar Plexus (low self-esteem, judgemental environment, conflicts, etc.) and the Sacral Chakra (past traumas, sexuality, creativity, feeling, etc.) so it important to rebalance them singularly and together, and in association with the Spleen.

Dietary advises are important as well as mindful practices such meditation and sound bath to relax the mind, journaling to digest life event or let go and breath work to release the diaphragm.

Comprehensive assessment including physical, neurological, myofascial, visceral, postural, energetical, emotional, and lifestyle factors.

Important is to clarify if it is a real sciatica which is quite occasional or a more common piriformis syndrome, or gluteal inflammation or sacroiliitis. Often also it gets confused with an inflammation or compression of the femoral nerve which is instead running on the front of the thigh and not on the back and towards the calf. Unfortunately, each time there is lower back pain the doctors tend to diagnose it as sciatica, without even running any basic tests or palpation. Instead, we probably see a real sciatica only once or twice per year. Most of the times it is a simple sacroiliitis which is the inflammation of a sacroiliac joint or a gluteal entrapment or a very common piriformis syndrome. This syndrome is due to a muscle in the buttock which is often too tight, and it passes over the sciatic nerve.

In the 30% of clients, the sciatic nerve passes in the piriformis. So, if the muscle is too tight then the nerve is compressed, and this syndrome can perfectly mimic a sciatica. However, the test for the sciatic nerve would be negative while the one for the piriformis would be positive. In the sacroiliitis or in gluteal problem, the sciatic nerve test would be negative while the sacroiliac cluster and the gluteal test would be positive. Emotionally the sciatica and overall, the piriformis syndrome or the gluteal pain correspond to the sense of huge responsibilities. Myofascial induction it would be great to remove restrictions and “melt” any muscles tension.

Acupuncture on the bladder points can help with spinal and gluteal or sacral pain. It is possible to support the lumbar spine and the piriformis with taping. Chakra healing of the first 2 or 3 chakra can be very supportive. Other options are clinic massage, lymphatic drainage, specific stretches, strength and postural exercises, Pilates and yoga poses, mindfulness practices like meditation, breathwork and journaling to reduce stress and improve oxygenation.