What is Sciatica?
It refers to pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg on both sides.
Can physiotherapy help people with sciatica?
Yes. Physiotherapy is an effective treatment for sciatica with focus on pain reduction, restoring normal sensation and improving functional activities of daily living.
What are the causes of sciatica?
Herniated disc
Bony growth (osteophytes)
Piriformis syndrome
Lumbar spinal canal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Tumour
Trauma
Degenerative disc disease
Facet joint injuries
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
What are the symptoms of sciatica?
Pain in the lower back or leg that becomes worse when sitting
Dull, aching or burning sensations, sharp and shooting pain
Tingling sensation in the leg
Muscle weakness
Numbness
Difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant pain on one side of the back of the calf muscle
Difficulty standing up
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