What is sciatica?

The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body. It starts as a bundle of nerve fibres in the lower back and runs through the buttocks, down the back of both legs and into the toes.

Sciatica is pain, tingling or numbness in your buttock or down the back of your leg perhaps even going into your feet and toes. It can also cause back pain.

Sciatica is caused by something pressing or rubbing on the sciatic nerve that runs from your low back, down the back of your leg to your toes. There are various reasons for sciatica, most commonly it can be caused either by a herniated disc, or slipped disc, which puts pressure on the sciatic nerve in your lumbar spine, or by the piriformis muscle in your buttock putting pressure on the sciatic nerve if it is contracted and tense, this is also called piriformis syndrome.

Sciatica can be greatly helped or resolved with clinical massage. I have some specific massage techniques that can really help with this pain. If you are suffering, call me on 07914387419 for us to discuss your situation and begin treatment for this debilitating condition.