Sciatica

Sciatica is pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, following the path of the sciatic nerve. It's usually caused by a nerve being irritated or compressed, and often comes with tingling or numbness. Although it can be intense, most sciatica eases over time with the right approach.

Physiotherapy helps by settling symptoms, keeping you gently active, and using targeted exercises to restore movement and confidence. In this guide we cover assessment and evidence-based conservative management of sciatica and radicular leg pain — practical for clinicians and easy for patients to follow as they recover.