Sciatica Treatment in SW18

Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain travelling from the lower back into the buttock and down the leg. Many people with sciatica seek osteopathic treatment to help reduce pain and improve movement.

At Back to Back Osteopathy in Wandsworth SW18, our osteopaths regularly assess and treat sciatica using hands-on treatment and personalised rehabilitation.

What is sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, usually in the lower back. Then main symptom is pain down your leg to your calf or foot.

This can happen due to:

• A disc bulge

• Joint irritation in the lower spine

• Muscle tension around the pelvis

• Inflammation affecting the nerve

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and travels from the lower back down through the leg.

Common symptoms

Symptoms of sciatica may include:

• Pain travelling from the lower back into the leg

• Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot

• Sharp or burning pain

• Pain worse when sitting

• Weakness in the leg

Symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to more significant nerve pain.

How osteopathy can help

Osteopathic treatment focuses on improving the movement of the spine and reducing irritation around the sciatic nerve.

Treatment may include:

• Gentle spinal mobilisation

• Soft tissue treatment around the pelvis and lower back

• Acupuncture

• Movement and exercise advice

• Postural guidance

The goal is to reduce pressure on the nerve and support recovery.

When to seek treatment

You should seek assessment if:

• Pain is travelling down the leg with or without pain in your back

• You feel weakness to your foot or are catching your foot

• Symptoms have lasted more than a few days

• Pain is affecting walking or sleep

Early treatment can often help prevent symptoms becoming more persistent.

Book an appointment

If you are experiencing symptoms of sciatica, our osteopaths in Wandsworth SW18 can help assess and guide your recovery.

You can book an appointment online with the team at Back to Back Osteopathy.