How Do You Treat Sciatica?
Sciatica is a symptom—treatment depends on whether the nerve is irritated by disc, stenosis, or entrapment. We tailor care after pinpointing the source.
Typical steps
- Calm the nerve: positioning, gentle mobility, avoid long sitting.
- Free entrapment: Circulation HD if fascia/nerve is compressed.
- Restore control: Circulation PT for hip hinge, core stability, graded walking.
What to avoid
- Forcing stretches that reproduce sharp leg pain.
- Heavy lifting with rounded back during a flare.
Timelines
- Acute flare: often improves in 2–6 weeks with proper load management.
- Chronic/recurring: may need 8–12+ weeks with combined HD + PT.