Osteopathy for Sciatica
Sciatica can make everyday life difficult, from sitting at your desk or in the car to sleeping, walking, or getting up from a chair. Pain, tingling or numbness that travels from your lower back or buttock down into your leg can be worrying, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing it.
At Pure Health Osteopath Clinic in Worle, we offer sciatica treatment in Weston-super-Mare, starting with a thorough assessment of your symptoms, movement and lifestyle to understand what may be contributing to your leg and back pain. We then work with you to develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan that’s appropriate for you and your goals.
Whether your symptoms came on suddenly, built up gradually, or flare up with sitting, work or exercise, our Osteopaths can provide hands-on treatment alongside practical advice and rehabilitation to help you move more comfortably and confidently.
1. Understand Your Sciatica
We’ll assess your symptoms, movement and lifestyle to understand what may be irritating the nerve and contributing to your pain.
2. Treatment Tailored to You
From hands-on Osteopathy to exercise and rehabilitation, your treatment is tailored to your symptoms, needs and goals.
3. Get Back to Doing What You Enjoy
Our aim is to help you move more comfortably, understand your symptoms and feel more confident getting back to everyday life.
Common Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica describes pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. It’s a symptom rather than a diagnosis in itself, and there can be several factors involved. Common contributing factors include:
Everyday Strain & Lifestyle
- Disc bulges or herniations
- Irritation of the nerve roots in the lower back
- Age-related changes in the spine
- Narrowing of the spaces the nerves pass through
- Joint stiffness in the lower back or pelvis
- Previous episodes of back pain
Exercise, Sport & Injury
- Long periods of sitting or driving
- Heavy or repetitive lifting
- Bending and twisting
- Reduced movement or activity
- Pregnancy and postural changes
- Stress and muscle tension
Joints, Muscles & Movement
- Tension in the buttock and hip muscles
- Reduced strength or mobility
- Sports injuries or falls
- Sudden movements
- Doing more activity than your body is used to
- Changes in movement patterns
If you’re looking for sciatica treatment in Weston-super-Mare, an assessment can help establish what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether Osteopathy is appropriate for you.
How Our Osteopaths Can Help With Sciatica
Hands-On Treatment
Gentle joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques and, where appropriate, spinal manipulation can be used to help improve movement and ease discomfort in your back, hips and legs.
Exercise & Rehabilitation
We’ll give you practical exercises to improve mobility, build strength and support your recovery, so you can stay active while your symptoms settle.
A Treatment Plan Built Around You
Sciatica affects everyone differently. We tailor our approach to your symptoms, how irritable they are, your lifestyle and your goals.
Understand What’s Going On
We’ll explain what we find during your assessment, what may be causing your leg pain and what to expect as you recover.
Practical Advice
From sitting and driving to sleeping positions and exercise, we’ll help you find realistic ways to manage your symptoms day to day.
Experienced, Personal Care
You’ll be treated by a qualified Osteopath with time to listen, assess your symptoms and work with you on the right approach.
When Should You Seek Additional Help?
Sciatica is common and often improves with time, but you may benefit from professional advice if your leg pain isn’t improving after a few weeks, keeps returning, affects your sleep, or is making it difficult to work, walk or exercise. If you’re unsure whether Osteopathy is appropriate for you, contact the clinic and we’ll be happy to discuss your symptoms.
Seek urgent medical attention (call 111 or go to A&E) if you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, genitals or back passage, sciatica in both legs, significant or worsening weakness in your legs, or severe pain following significant trauma.
Book Sciatica Treatment in Weston-super-Mare
If sciatica is affecting your work, sleep, exercise or everyday life, we’re here to help. Book an appointment at Pure Health Osteopath Clinic in Worle and take the first step towards understanding your symptoms and getting back to the things you enjoy.