Back & neck
Sciatica
Pain that runs from the lower back down one leg, sometimes with tingling or numbness.
Common signs
- Pain spreading down one leg
- Tingling or numbness in the foot
- Pain that is worse when sitting
What usually causes it
Sciatica happens when the sciatic nerve is irritated, most often by a bulging disc in the lower back. It can feel alarming, but most people improve within six to twelve weeks.
How we treat it
At your first visit we’ll ask how it started, what makes it better or worse, and check how you move. Then we agree a plan with you. It usually mixes hands-on care with simple exercises you can do at home, and you’ll always know why we’re doing what we do.
Treatments that can help
- Physio
Physiotherapy assessment
A full first appointment: we find out what is going on and agree a plan with you.
- Physio
Manual therapy
Hands-on joint and soft-tissue work to ease pain and help you move more freely.
- Holistic
Acupuncture
Fine needles placed by a trained practitioner, often used alongside physiotherapy for pain.
Talk to us about sciatica
Book online, call or send us a WhatsApp. Same-week appointments are usually available.