Sciatica describes pain that radiates from the lower back or buttock down the leg, usually because a nerve root is irritated or compressed. While it can be painful, most sciatica settles over time with graded movement, nerve-friendly loading, and hands-on treatment — surgery is rarely needed.
We confirm the pattern, check for anything needing referral, and use a graded plan of movement, nerve mobilisation and strengthening to calm the nerve and rebuild your tolerance. We also coach you through positions and activities that settle symptoms day to day.
Many cases improve over several weeks, though it varies. A physiotherapy plan focused on graded loading and nerve-friendly movement usually speeds recovery and reduces the chance of recurrence.
No — the right exercise is part of the treatment. We prescribe movements matched to your stage that calm the nerve rather than aggravate it.
Rarely. Most sciatica settles with conservative care. Surgery is reserved for specific situations, which we screen for and refer on when needed.
We treat sciatica at our Horningsea Park (2171) and Gregory Hills (2557) clinics and across South West Sydney. No referral needed, with on-the-spot HICAPS health-fund rebates.
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