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.
Our assessment for Rossmore clients starts by working out where the irritation is coming from — disc, joint, piriformis, or referred pain mimicking sciatica. The treatment changes based on the answer.
Acreage living and farm work bring their own injuries — we treat those without judgement. We're roughly a 14-minute drive from Rossmore. We also see clients from nearby Leppington, Kemps Creek, Bringelly.
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.
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