Sciatica

Sciatica Treatment

Sciatic pain can be constant and excruciating and the longer it persists the more difficult it can be to treat so fast effective treatment is essential.

Our aim with sciatica treatment initially is to relive the pain and to give you advice as to what to do or avoid at home so promoting a faster recovery.

Even mild symptoms can become much worse if not promptly treated so if you have any signs of sciatic pain then call us or book an appointment online for immediate relief from the symptoms.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica simply means the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body that runs down the back of the thigh is irritated by being squashed or pinched by something- usually in the low back (lumbar spine) or the pelvis. This may be a disc bulge, inflamed spinal joint or joints or muscles in the pelvis. As well as pain there may be pins and needles, numbness or strange sensations running down the leg as the nerve sends odd messages to the brain.

Sciatica Treatment with Physiotherapy

We initially assess you with some questions and an examination but if the pain is severe this may be limited. Be assured the aim of our treatment is to reduce and NOT aggravate your pain. A more thorough examination may be delayed until your pain is better. Our priority initially with sciatica treatment is to reduce the pain and enable you to move more easily. This helps the muscles and joints in your back and legs to stretch and loosen and speed your recovery

The treatment may include mobilising (moving) the spinal joints in very specific positions to relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Also specialist massage techniques reduce muscle spasms or trigger points (knots in the muscles) in the spine or buttock to reduce pressure on the nerve and allow the muscles to stretch.

Continuing Treatment

Once the pain is under control your physiotherapist will focus on the cause of your sciatica by continuing your manual therapy and giving you the knowledge to address the lifestyle factors that make you more susceptible to sciatica. You then have the power to change things at home and work and prevent this painful condition re occurring. If you are suffering and think you may need sciatica treatment, then please get in contact with us.

What people say about us

    
 
 
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   Lubna Nshewat 
 3 November 2026
 
 
  Leena is an absolutely amazing physiotherapist! She is incredibly friendly, caring, and professional. After visiting other places where my problem wasn't properly identified, she was able to quickly understand the issue and provide the right treatment. You can genuinely see how much she loves her work and cares about her patients. She puts her heart into everything she does, making sure everyone receives the best possible care. The centre is also very well-maintained and professionally run. Highly recommended! ❤️
  
 
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   Jane Barham 
 1 November 2026
 
 
  I’ve had three sessions with Basil (at Southend branch) so far and I’m really impressed.
Basil put me at ease straight away, and his balance of professionalism, clear explanations, and respectful care stood out. The hands-on work was always appropriate, and he explained exercises clearly, so I knew what to do at home. I’ve made great progress already and I’m now playing football without and pain at night. Professional, kind, and highly recommended
  
 
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   Muhammad Hasher 
 30 October 2026
 
 
  I had appointment with leena and i highly recommend her she is sooooo nice and she guide me very well about my shoulder and neck injury i highly recommend her thankyou
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   Wayne H 
 28 October 2026
 
 
  Joe has been brilliant at helping to ease my tennis elbow, utilising Acupuncture and advising some simple exercises to slowly build up the strength in my elbow again.
  
 
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   AJ D 
 28 October 2026
 
 
  I came to Physio Answers with back and shoulder pain.. Joe Chamberlain was great, we talked through the issues and then set about options for how to improve my situation. A combination of strength exercises and some amazing tips and tricks has helped be greatly. The hands on treatments were super helpful as well, massage, trigger point release and acupuncture. Would absolutely recommend Joe if you’re having any issues!
  
 
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   Angie Dulwich 
 27 October 2026
 
 
  Ann was incredible kind compassionate and really helped me after I was injured in a fall. She helped me start to feel better after 4 weeks in agony start to have hope for a slow recovery and gave me lots of amazing advice. I dont live in the area but I wouldnt hesitate to travel to see Ann again. Brilliant totally recommend xx
  
 
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   Trevor “Daddy Gripper” Marquis 
 21 October 2026
 
 
  Good quality treatment and exercises to do at home and the gym.Mobility is much better, pain has reduced significantly.Very professional
  
 
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   isobel yeomans 
 17 October 2026
 
 
  Requested last minute appt same day for neck pain and suspected muscle spasm. Basil was really friendly and helpful. As this was my first physio session, he explained the assessment process and ensured he got accurate information about my pain and anything that may have contributed towards it. He then used posture exercises and hands on examination to confirm the problem. Given I only had a 45 minute appt, Basil ensured he provided some hands on treatment to massage the area and also did some assisted stretches which helped me to get more movement in the area. I was also left with some exercises to complete. Basil explained everything patiently making sure I understood the problem and treatment and made sure I was comfortable throughout. Friendly reception staff to book appt also and accommodate a same day appt request. Would recommend to anybody needing treatment!
  
 
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   Harold Adeniyi 
 5 October 2026
 
 
  I honestly cannot recommend Kajal highly enough!

I came to her after dealing with nerve issues in my neck which were causing me a lot of pain, tingling and genuinely quite a bit of distress. At the time, I was really worried about whether I would get back to feeling normal again.

Over the past 9 weeks, Kajal has been absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and reassuring throughout the whole process. She always took the time to explain what was going on, why we were doing certain exercises and what I could do myself to help with my recovery.

What I appreciated most was how much confidence she gave me throughout the process. I never felt rushed or like I was just another appointment. She genuinely cared about my progress and adjusted things along the way based on how I was responding.

I’m now back to 100% and completely pain free, which honestly feels amazing considering where I started.

Kajal has been brilliant from start to finish and I’m incredibly grateful for all of her help. If you’re looking for a physio who is knowledgeable, caring, encouraging and genuinely invested in getting you better, I could not recommend her more highly.

Thank you so much, Kajal!
  
 
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   Daniela Montes 
 3 October 2026
 
 
  Five stars for Basil at Physio-Answers Southend. Basil truly listens and understands how stress and burnout manifest physically. His treatment made a massive difference in releasing the pain and stiffness in my body. I feel so much lighter and more comfortable.
  
 
 
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 349 reviews

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