Sciatica: Nerve Pain From the Back Down the Leg

What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to irritation of the sciatic nerve, often due to a disc bulge or spinal narrowing. It causes pain that travels from the lower back down the leg.

Causes:

• Disc herniation or bulge

• Spinal stenosis

• Piriformis syndrome

• Inflammation or nerve compression

Symptoms:

• Pain radiating from the lower back to the buttock, leg, or foot

• Tingling, numbness, or weakness

• Sharp or burning leg pain

• Worsens with sitting or coughing

Physiotherapy Treatment: ✅ Nerve mobility exercises and decompression
✅ Core and glute strengthening
✅ Lumbar spine mobilisation
✅ Education on posture and movement strategies

Long-Term Recovery:
We guide you through graded movement and nerve recovery, helping you stay active while preventing flare-ups and further nerve compression.