Sciatic Pain
Sciatic pain refers to symptoms caused by irritation or sensitivity of the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that contribute to it. It can cause pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg and may sometimes be accompanied by tingling, numbness or weakness.
The severity and pattern of symptoms can vary considerably between individuals. A thorough assessment can help determine how the nerve is being affected and identify the movements, positions or other factors that may be influencing your symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms may include pain travelling from the lower back or buttock into the thigh, calf or foot. Tingling, pins and needles, numbness or weakness can sometimes accompany the pain, although symptoms vary between individuals.
Possible Causes
Sciatic symptoms can occur when nerve roots within the lower back become irritated or sensitive. A number of spinal and musculoskeletal factors can contribute, so an assessment is important rather than assuming all leg pain is sciatica.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy can assess how your symptoms behave and identify movements and activities that influence them. Treatment can include education, appropriate movement and progressive rehabilitation to help restore function and confidence as symptoms settle.
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Every person is different, so the right approach starts with understanding your individual symptoms, circumstances and goals. Your physiotherapist will carry out a thorough assessment, talk through what may be contributing to the problem and answer any questions you have.
From there, we’ll recommend a personalised treatment and rehabilitation approach based on your needs, helping you move forward with a clear plan and the right level of support.