Sciatica Treatment Central London

Sciatica is a painful condition that can cause pain in your back, legs, and buttock – and it can make going about your daily life very challenging. At CBR Clinic, we provide expert sciatica treatment in London and have helped many people to find relief through personalised care plans and a comprehensive approach.

Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks and legs. It can affect anyone, of any age, and is most commonly a result of a herniated disc, bone spur or spinal stenosis compressing on and putting stress on the nerve.

Sciatica can range in severity from a mild ache to an excruciating pain. The symptoms vary too but most commonly include:

• A radiating pin from the lower back to the legs
• Numbness or tingling in the affected area
• Weakness in the leg muscles
• A sharp, shooting pain that gets worse with movement

A professional assessment will determine the root cause of your sciatica and ensure an appropriate treatment plan is created. While this varies from person to person, sciatica is typically caused by:

• Gluteus muscle weakness
• Narrowing of the nerve canal
• Pelvic imbalances due to poor biomechanics
• Injuries – Trauma and stress to the lower back or pelvis

As mentioned, the best treatment depends on the individual case of sciatica, its severity and cause. At CBR Clinic, we take a whole centered approach to your care combining tried-and-tested methods with more alternative therapies to help treat your symptoms and also prevent sciatica from returning. This includes:

• Physical therapy to strengthen the spine and relieve nerve compression
• Stretching, massage and mobility work to reduce tension
• Anti-inflammatory medication and pain relievers for severe cases
• Shockwave therapy to promote tissue healing and for pain relief

As well as this, our team will also provide you with at-home remedies and tips such as hot and cold therapy, proper posture techniques and gentle exercise programmes to help alleviate symptoms. It’s recommended that you maintain a healthy weight to reduce spinal pressure and proper lumbar support and avoiding prolonged periods of sitting is essential. Yoga and acupuncture have also been shown to provide relief and can contribute to improved overall wellbeing. 

While home remedies can offer temporary sciatica pain relief, they likely won’t provide long-term solutions. What’s more, left untreated, sciatica can lead to mobility issues and chronic pain. That’s why it’s so important to get in touch with a professional team who can provide a personalised treatment plan and help you get back on your feet, pain-free. So if you’re searching for sciatica treatment near you, get in touch today and stop letting sciatica control your life.