Sciatica · San Juan de Alicante
Sciatica: relieve the pain running down your leg
Sciatica is pain that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the leg. We combine manual therapy, ultrasound-guided neuromodulation and exercise to calm the nerve and get you active again.
Common symptoms
- Pain running through the buttock and down the back of the leg
- Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot
- It hurts more when sitting
- Walking for long is difficult
- Coughing or sneezing makes the pain worse
Common causes
Disc herniation or bulge
The most common cause in younger adults.
Spinal stenosis
More common from the age of 60.
Piriformis syndrome
The nerve is irritated as it passes through the buttock.
Our treatment
Neurological assessment
Strength, reflexes and sensation to find which nerve root is involved.
Calm the nerve
Percutaneous neuromodulation and manual techniques.
Mobility and exercise
Exercises that relieve and strengthen without irritating.
Follow-up
We review your progress and adjust the plan.
Techniques we use
Frequently asked questions
How long does sciatica last?
Many cases improve within weeks with the right treatment. If the pain has lasted months, there is still a lot we can do.
When is it urgent?
If you lose strength in your leg, have changes when passing urine or numbness in the genital area, go to A&E.
Content reviewed by Francisco Sevila Sánchez, physiotherapist and osteopath (C.O.) · Updated November 2026
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