Sciatica can cause sharp pain, burning, tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from your lower back or glutes down into your leg. For some people it feels like a constant ache, while for others it can make walking, sitting, driving or sleeping extremely uncomfortable.
At Pure Health Osteopath Clinic in Weston-super-Mare, we help patients struggling with sciatica identify the underlying cause of their pain and create a treatment plan aimed at reducing symptoms and improving mobility.
Whether your symptoms started suddenly after lifting something heavy or have gradually developed over time, our osteopaths provide hands-on treatment, rehabilitation advice and practical strategies to help you get back to normal daily activities.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica refers to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your glutes and down each leg.
This irritation may be caused by:
- Disc irritation or disc bulges
- Joint stiffness in the lower back
- Muscle tension around the glutes or hips
- Piriformis syndrome
- Poor posture
- Pregnancy-related changes
- Sports injuries
- Prolonged sitting
Sciatica symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.
Common symptoms of sciatica
People often visit our clinic with:
- Pain travelling from the lower back into the buttock or leg
- Burning pain
- Tingling or pins and needles
- Numbness
- Weakness in the leg
- Pain when sitting for long periods
- Difficulty bending or walking comfortably
- Pain that worsens when coughing or sneezing
If you’re experiencing these symptoms and searching for sciatica treatment in Weston-super-Mare, we can help assess what may be causing your pain.
How osteopathy may help sciatica
At Pure Health Osteopath Clinic, treatment is tailored to your symptoms and diagnosis.
This may include:
- Joint mobilisation
- Soft tissue massage
- Stretching techniques
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Postural advice
- Activity modification advice
- Mobility work
Our goal is not simply to temporarily reduce pain, but to help address contributing factors that may be causing repeated flare-ups.
When should you seek treatment for sciatica?
You should consider seeking professional help if:
- Your symptoms have lasted more than a few weeks
- Your pain is getting worse
- You’re struggling to work or sleep
- Pain is affecting walking or exercise
- You’re experiencing repeated flare-ups
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience:
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Significant leg weakness
- Numbness around the groin or saddle area
Why choose Pure Health Osteopath Clinic?
Patients choose Pure Health because we focus on clear explanations, hands-on treatment and realistic recovery plans.
We regularly help people in:
Weston-super-Mare
Worle
Burnham-on-Sea
Clevedon
Winscombe
with back pain, sciatica and mobility issues.
Book sciatica treatment in Weston-super-Mare
If sciatica is affecting your daily life, our team at Pure Health Osteopath Clinic can help assess your symptoms and create a treatment plan tailored to you.
Book online today or contact us to arrange an appointment.
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