Sciatica in Waterloo, London SE1
Leg pain, tingling or numbness from an irritated nerve — assessed and treated at the source.
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Sciatica
Sciatica is pain, tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, following the path of the sciatic nerve. It’s a symptom — the result of a nerve being irritated or compressed — rather than a diagnosis in itself.
What matters is finding what’s irritating the nerve, and why, so it can settle and stay settled.
Often it isn’t where it hurts
The nerve can be irritated at different points — a disc in the lower back, a tight deep hip muscle, or load through a pelvis that isn’t moving well. That’s why two people with ‘sciatica’ can need very different treatment. We assess the whole chain to work out where your nerve is actually being aggravated and what’s driving it.
How we treat it
Treatment aims to take the pressure and irritation off the nerve — hands-on work to restore movement and reduce load, plus rehab to address the pattern that caused it.
Most sciatica settles well when the cause is treated; we’ll also be honest about the small number of cases that need a GP or a scan.
Common questions
How long does sciatica take to settle?
It varies, but most cases improve steadily once the cause is addressed. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe after assessing you.
Do I need a scan for sciatica?
Usually not — diagnosis is mostly clinical. We’ll tell you if your case is one of the few that warrants imaging or a GP referral.
Should I rest or keep moving?
Gentle movement usually helps more than bed rest. We’ll guide what’s safe for your specific case.
Can osteopathy help sciatica?
Yes — by finding and treating what’s irritating the nerve and addressing the movement cause, rather than just managing the pain.
We’re ready to help you navigate your pain — when you are.
Most people who come to us have been carrying this for too long, hoping it would settle on its own. When you’re ready to actually understand what’s driving it, we’re here. Start with a free 15-minute call, or send a message below — we’ll come back to you personally.
- ✆07796 508097
- ✉info@londonosteopath.com
- ⌂91 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HW
Near Lambeth North & Waterloo
