If you've ever felt a sharp, shooting, or burning pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg, you've likely experienced sciatica. This common condition—caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—can make sitting, standing, and even sleeping miserable.
At Milton Physiotherapy Plus, we are experienced in diagnosing and treating nerve-related and low back pain, and we are recognized as one of the best clinics for helping people find lasting, drug-free relief from sciatica.
Why Sciatica Demands an Expert Assessment
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The pain can be caused by various underlying issues, including a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or muscle spasms (Piriformis Syndrome). Effective treatment relies entirely on correctly identifying the source of the nerve irritation.
Our physiotherapists use advanced diagnostic skills to:
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Pinpoint the Cause: Through detailed testing and movement analysis, we determine exactly what is irritating your sciatic nerve.
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Rule Out Other Issues: We ensure the pain is truly sciatic and not referred pain from the hip, sacroiliac joint, or other low back structures.
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Create a Target Plan: Your treatment is never generic—it targets the specific structure causing your pain, leading to faster, more effective relief.
Our Approach to Sciatica Relief
Our approach is focused on calming the irritated nerve, creating space around it, and strengthening the structures that support your spine.
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Hands-On Manual Therapy: Our experts use specialized techniques like joint mobilization and nerve gliding exercises to decompress the nerve root and restore normal movement.
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Targeted Exercise Prescription: We focus on exercises that reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve, such as core stabilization and therapeutic stretches, helping to centralize the pain (bring it back up the leg).
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Education and Posture Correction: Understanding your body mechanics is key to long-term relief. We provide industry-leading education on safe lifting, sitting, and sleeping habits to prevent future flare-ups.
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Advanced Modalities: We may incorporate techniques like dry needling or heat therapy as an adjunct to speed up tissue healing and reduce local muscle tension.
Don't let sciatica control your life. Choose the expert physiotherapists in Milton who are committed to solving your chronic pain problem, not just managing it.
Stop the shooting pain of sciatica! If you're in Milton, Ontario, Book Your Assessment today!
