Relief From Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica — pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from your lower back down through your buttock and leg — is caused by irritation or compression of the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve. While the pain can be severe, the vast majority of sciatica cases respond very well to physiotherapy and don't require surgery.
At Envision Physiotherapy, we conduct a thorough assessment to identify exactly what's compressing or irritating your sciatic nerve. Common causes include lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Once we know the cause, we develop a targeted treatment plan.
What Causes Sciatica?
- Lumbar disc herniation or bulge
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Piriformis syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Pregnancy-related nerve compression
Targeted Treatment for Lasting Relief
Sciatica treatment at Envision is never one-size-fits-all. Based on your assessment, your physiotherapist may use manual therapy to improve spinal mobility, nerve gliding techniques to restore nerve movement, IMS dry needling for pain relief, and most importantly — a specific exercise program to address the underlying cause.
We'll also guide you on activity modification, posture corrections, and sleep positions that can reduce nerve irritation while you're healing. Most patients experience significant improvement within 2–4 weeks of starting treatment.
Don't Let Sciatica Control Your Life
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