Sciatica

Common symptoms include:

• Lower back pain
• Pain radiating from the buttock to the leg
• Sharp, burning, or shooting pain
• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
• Muscle weakness in the affected leg
• Pain while sitting for long periods
• Difficulty walking or standing
• Pain that worsens with bending or sudden movements
• Reduced flexibility and mobility

Sciatica may occur due to:

• Herniated or slipped disc
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis
• Piriformis syndrome
• Poor posture and prolonged sitting
• Heavy lifting or sudden twisting movements
• Muscle imbalance and weak core muscles
• Sports injuries or accidents
• Obesity and excess body weight

Diagnosis includes physical examination and tests to identify nerve compression and spinal problems. Tests may include:

• MRI scan
• X-rays
• CT scan
• Straight leg raise test
• Neurological examination
• Muscle strength and reflex assessment

Physiotherapy helps reduce nerve irritation, relieve pain, improve mobility, and strengthen the spine and surrounding muscles.

• Ice therapy to reduce inflammation
• Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
• TENS therapy for pain management
• Interferential therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Laser therapy for tissue healing

Manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization help reduce muscle tightness, improve spinal mobility, and decrease pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Spinal traction therapy may help reduce compression on the lower back discs and nerves.

Customized exercise programs help improve flexibility, posture, and spinal stability.

• Core strengthening exercises
• Lower back stabilization exercises
• Glute strengthening exercises
• Pelvic stability exercises

• Hamstring stretches
• Piriformis stretches
• Lower back mobility exercises
• Sciatic nerve gliding exercises

Balance & Posture Training Patients are guided to improve posture, walking patterns, and body mechanics to reduce stress on the spine and prevent recurrence.

• Experienced physiotherapists for spine and nerve rehabilitation
• Personalized treatment plans
• Advanced pain relief therapies
• One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
• Focus on long-term recovery and prevention
• Evidence-based rehabilitation programs
• Guidance for posture correction and home exercises

If you are experiencing lower back pain, leg pain, numbness, or tingling sensations, our physiotherapy team can help you recover safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert sciatica treatment and personalized rehabilitation care.