Treatment - Sciatica

What is Sciatica?

Have you heard about Sciatica? If you ever experience an excruciating pain at your buttocks that sometimes runs down the thigh and calf or even down to the big toe, you will never want to experience it again.

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. This pain typically affects only one side of your body and can vary in intensity, from a mild ache to sharp, severe pain. Sciatica is often caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, commonly due to a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine, or spinal stenosis.

Hands-on techniques such as Bowen Therapy and Trigger point release can be applied by our qualified physical therapist. These techniques aim to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote healing.

Treatment & solution

Bowen Technique
involves manipulating the fascia surrounding the sciatic nerve, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Techniques like myofascial release, and trigger point therapy can help relieve tension, improve flexibility, and reduce muscle spasms, which are common contributors to sciatic pain.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
is prescribed after the session to fasten the healing process. Customed stretching and strengthening exercises will be taught to patients with sciatica to improve flexibility, stability, and posture. These exercises can help alleviate pressure on the sciatic nerve, promote healing, and prevent future episodes of pain.
Education and Postural Training
Our physiotherapists will provide education on proper body mechanics and ergonomics to help patients avoid activities and positions that aggravate their sciatic pain. They will teach techniques for maintaining good posture and body alignment during daily activities and also provide suggestions to prevent further irritation of the sciatic nerve.