Sciatic nerve pain doesn't always need a scan, surgery, or strong medication. The vast majority of Greendale clients we see improve with conservative physio in 4–8 weeks.
We use a combination of nerve-glide exercises, specific spinal mobilisation, and targeted strength work. Passive treatment alone rarely fixes sciatica long-term.
Further west, but our mobile service makes it workable for Greendale residents. We're roughly a 28-minute drive from Greendale. We also see clients from nearby Luddenham, Bringelly, Badgerys Creek.
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.
Immediately if you have loss of bladder/bowel control, saddle numbness, or progressive leg weakness. Otherwise, physio is a great first step.
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