Sciatica is one of the most miserable pain experiences — sharp, electric, and impossible to ignore. We treat it every week at our clinic, with Prestons clients often coming in after weeks of disrupted sleep.
We use a combination of nerve-glide exercises, specific spinal mobilisation, and targeted strength work. Passive treatment alone rarely fixes sciatica long-term.
Especially common here: shoulder, lower-back and lifting-related strains from the surrounding industrial estate. Locals know us as a quick trip from Prestons Industrial Estate and Bernera Road. We're roughly a 8-minute drive from Prestons. We also see clients from nearby Casula, Lurnea, Edmondson Park.
Physio can't 'reduce' a bulge, but most disc-related sciatica resolves with time and targeted rehab — the bulge often shrinks on its own.
Keep moving gently. Bed rest beyond 1–2 days actually slows recovery for most sciatica cases.
Usually no. MRI is only useful if symptoms aren't improving, you have leg weakness, or surgery is being considered.
Most cases improve significantly within 4–8 weeks of consistent treatment. Severe disc-related sciatica can take longer.
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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Pegasus Peak Physiotherapy provides hands-on, evidence-based care across South West Sydney from two clinics.
Pegasus Peak Physiotherapy is rated 5.0 stars from 80+ Google reviews across our Horningsea Park and Gregory Hills clinics.
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