Sciatica Assessment and Treatment
Pain travelling from your back into your leg?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the lower back into the buttock and down the leg.
Our experienced clinicians will perform a thorough assessment to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop an individual treatment plan.
Common symptoms include:
- Lower back pain
- Pain radiating down the leg
- Tingling or pins and needles
- Numbness
- Leg weakness
- Pain when sitting or standing for long periods
Treatment options include:
- Specialist physiotherapy
- Manual therapy
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Advice on posture and activity
- Strengthening and mobility programmes
- Referral for further investigations if required
Most people improve with appropriate conservative management, and our aim is to help you return to normal activities as safely and quickly as possible.
