Sciatica Treatment
Effective physiotherapy treatment for sciatica and sciatic nerve pain in South Surrey. Relief from leg pain, numbness, and tingling.
Symptoms & causes
Common symptoms
- Sharp, shooting pain from lower back down the leg
- Pain that worsens with sitting or standing
- Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
- Weakness in the affected leg
- Burning sensation along the nerve path
- Pain on one side only (rarely both)
- Difficulty walking or standing up
- Pain that improves when lying down
Common causes
- Herniated or bulging lumbar disc
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal)
- Piriformis syndrome (muscle compression)
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage)
- Bone spurs compressing the nerve
- Pregnancy-related pressure on nerve
- Prolonged sitting or sedentary lifestyle
How We Treat Sciatica
At At Ease Physio, we take a comprehensive approach to treating sciatica. Our physiotherapists in South Surrey identify the specific cause of your sciatic nerve irritation and create a targeted treatment plan. We use manual therapy techniques to reduce pressure on the nerve, dry needling to release muscle tension, and targeted exercises to improve spinal mobility and core stability.
What to Expect
Your initial assessment includes a thorough examination of your spine, nerve function, and movement patterns to determine the source of nerve compression. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation and pressure on the sciatic nerve through manual therapy, dry needling for muscle tension, and targeted strengthening exercises. We may incorporate kinesiology principles to address movement patterns and clinical pilates for core stability. Most patients experience significant relief within 4-6 weeks, with full resolution in 8-12 weeks.
Our treatment services
Prevention & self-care
Prevention tips
- Maintain good posture when sitting and standing
- Take regular breaks from prolonged sitting
- Strengthen core muscles to support the spine
- Practice proper lifting techniques
- Stay active with regular low-impact exercise
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Stretch hip flexors and piriformis regularly
- Use ergonomic seating at work
When to see a physiotherapist
- Leg pain lasting more than a few days
- Numbness or tingling that doesn't improve
- Mild leg or foot weakness that isn't getting worse
- Pain is severe or getting worse
- Pain following an injury or accident
- Unable to walk or stand due to pain
- Previous sciatica episodes are recurring
Meet the Practitioners
Our team of experienced physiotherapists and kinesiologists are ready to help you on your path to recovery.
New to physiotherapy?
Start with an assessment. You do not need to choose a treatment technique.
Frequently asked questions
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Should I rest or stay active with sciatica?
Can physiotherapy cure sciatica?
Do I need an MRI for sciatica?
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