True sciatica is nerve pain — not just back pain. Getting the diagnosis right matters, because the treatment path is very different from generic 'lower back' care.
Once acute pain settles, we focus on what caused it — usually a combination of weak hip stabilisers, poor sitting posture, or a stiff lower back. Without that work, it tends to come back.
Five minutes via Camden Valley Way — a no-brainer for Gledswood Hills residents. We're roughly a 5-minute drive from Gledswood Hills. We also see clients from nearby Gregory Hills, Catherine Field, Harrington Park.
Immediately if you have loss of bladder/bowel control, saddle numbness, or progressive leg weakness. Otherwise, physio is a great first step.
Most cases improve significantly within 4–8 weeks of consistent treatment. Severe disc-related sciatica can take longer.
Usually no. MRI is only useful if symptoms aren't improving, you have leg weakness, or surgery is being considered.
Keep moving gently. Bed rest beyond 1–2 days actually slows recovery for most sciatica cases.
Physio can't 'reduce' a bulge, but most disc-related sciatica resolves with time and targeted rehab — the bulge often shrinks on its own.
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