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Read ReviewsSciatica is pain, tingling and/or numbness travelling from your lower back or bottom down your leg. Most commonly caused by irritation or pressure on your nerve roots in your lower back. Physiotherapy can help reduce irritation in the nerve, regain movement and strengthen. The majority of people will improve without surgery.
Does pain shooting down your leg mean you’re struggling to sleep, go to work or do your workouts? This article will tell you all about what can cause sciatica, what can help relieve your symptoms and how we can get you moving comfortably with sciatica treatment in Hamilton.
Sciatica refers to any symptoms that occur along the longest nerve in your body. This is formed from nerve roots in your lower back area. It passes through your bottom and down the back of your leg. Sciatica is not a diagnosis but a description of symptoms. Typically only affecting one side. The pain can vary from a dull ache to a sharp, electrical pain.
Your Physio will firstly identify what is causing your nerve to become irritated and what movements and positions help reduce your symptoms. Your Physio will then create a treatment plan specific for you. This could include:
Learning that most people will improve with sciatica. Discover what to do and what to avoid whilst your symptoms are present.
Specific, guided postures and movements designed to reduce your leg symptoms.
Targeted techniques to allow your irritated nerve to move more freely, when appropriate.
Using manual therapy to reduce stiffness in your joints and tightness in your muscles in your back, hips, and bottom.
Many people will see improvements within 4-6 weeks. Most people will improve with conservative treatments within approximately 3 months. Recovery times will vary depending on the cause and severity.
If your pain is severe or getting worse and not improving after a few weeks, see a health professional. If your symptoms are disabling and/or you have ongoing nerve weakness you can discuss options such as medication, injection and in some cases surgery with your doctor.
Seek immediate attention in the Emergency Department if you have new bladder or bowel control issues, numbness around your groin and/or inner thigh, and your leg weakness is getting worse quickly. Seek prompt treatment if you have back pain following significant trauma, or you have a fever or unexplained weight loss.
We will help find the real cause of your leg pain and explain it to you simply. We offer hands on treatment, simple exercises to do at home and advice on returning to work, sleeping and being active.
If you have more concerns related to your back, hips and joints please refer to our musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Hamilton page. We can help you find a Physio nearby.
You don’t need to suffer with pain down your leg. Book an assessment with us today. We will give you a clear diagnosis and treatment plan to help relieve your symptoms.
Call (289) 401 2900Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for individual advice. Please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
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