Sciatica

Physiotherapy is one of the first lines of treatment for sciatic pain. In most cases, it can effectively treat the cause of the pain, and help manage symptoms. It will also decrease the risk of the pain coming back!

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. It occurs when part of the nerve is being compressed somewhere along its path. This will cause pain, numbness, and burning sensations along the affected leg.

Prevention

Prevention is better than cure! Protect your back by:

• Exercising regularly, thereby keeping your core and back strong.

• Maintain a healthy body weight,

• Maintain proper posture and ergonomics,

• Use good body manual handling techniques when lifting.

When to see a physiotherapist

You should see a physiotherapist if:

• You have been experiencing sciatic symptoms for over a week,

• Pain is severe or becoming progressively worse,

• You have sudden severe low back pain, and/or

• You have sudden numbness or weakness in your leg.

When to see your doctor

You should see your doctor if:

• The pain follows a violent injury, such as a traffic accident, and/or

• You have trouble controlling your bowels or bladder

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