Sciatica Pain Treatment in Chesterfield.
64 Jaw Bones Hill, Chesterfield, S40 2EN
Sciatica Pain is becoming more prevalent, affecting day to day living.
What is Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica pain happens when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips to the legs, gets irritated or pressed. It usually causes sharp pain that spreads from the lower back or buttock down the leg, sometimes with numbness, tingling, or weakness. Common causes are a slipped disc, narrow spine, or muscle issues. The pain can change and often makes moving and daily tasks difficult. Proper care and tailored treatment can help ease the pain and improve movement.
Common Symptoms:
Numbness or tingling sensation in lower back radiating down the leg
Weakness in affected leg
Discomfort sitting or standing for long periods of time
Why it happens.
Sciatica pain often results from nerve irritation caused by factors such as disc herniation, muscle tension, or joint dysfunction in the lower back. Weak core stability and poor posture, especially during prolonged sitting, can exacerbate these symptoms. The pain may radiate from the lower back down the leg, sometimes accompanied by numbness or tingling. Because each case varies greatly, a thorough and accurate assessment is essential to develop an effective, personalised treatment plan for lasting relief.
What to do now for Sciatica Pain.
Conservative Management
Taking valuable rest or light activity drills to ease pain at the area.
Sports Therapy
This focuses on finding the root cause of your problem. Treating the issue via strengthening and/or activation drills tailored to support the lower limbs.
Manual Therapy/Mobilisations
Hands on treatment specifically utilised to alleviate pain and increase range of movement (ROM)
Medications
Medications may be prescribed for worser case scenarios for further pain relief and can further aid recovery/inflammation utilised along side exercise therapy.
Surgery
In severe cases, as the last resort, surgery is considered when all conservative management techniques have failed or there is severe structural damage.