Common symptoms
- Sharp or burning pain down one leg
- Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot
- Pain worse with sitting or bending
- Leg feels weak
Common causes
- Disc bulge pressing on a nerve root
- Spinal narrowing (stenosis)
- Piriformis muscle tightness
How physiotherapy helps
- Directional exercises to centralise pain
- Nerve gliding techniques
- Spinal mobilisation
- Core and hip strengthening
When to see a doctor urgently
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness in the groin area
- Rapidly worsening leg weakness
Frequently asked questions
Is walking good for sciatica?
Short, comfortable walks usually help. Avoid long sitting. We will give you positions and exercises that ease the nerve.