Sciatica

Sciatica is pain related to irritation of the sciatic nerve. It often starts in the lower back and may travel into the buttock, thigh, or leg.

Common symptoms

• Sharp pain from back to leg
• Numbness or tingling
• Pain worse with sitting
• Weakness or altered walking

How physiotherapy may help

• Assessment of nerve-related symptoms
• Directional exercise guidance
• Mobility and strengthening program
• Education on activity modification

When to seek medical review

Get urgent medical review if pain follows significant injury, or if you have bowel/bladder changes, saddle numbness, fever, or rapidly worsening weakness.

Related services

• pain management
• neuro rehabilitation
• musculoskeletal orthopedic physiotherapy

Related clinics

• gottigere
• hsr layout
• bellandur

Further reading

• sciatica