Sciatica Physio Frankston
Understanding symptoms that travel into the leg
Pain, tingling or numbness travelling into the leg can make sitting, sleep and walking uncomfortable. Ash will assess the pattern of your symptoms, movement and relevant nerve function, then explain the findings and the next steps for returning to daily activity.
Sciatica is a pattern of symptoms
Sciatica describes symptoms associated with irritation or sensitivity of the sciatic nerve or its nerve roots. Symptoms and triggers differ between people, and not every episode of leg pain is sciatica. Assessment considers the back, hip, nerves, strength, movement and other possible contributors rather than relying on one test alone.
Seek urgent medical assessment for new loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or severe or rapidly worsening leg weakness.
What your assessment may include
Ash will discuss where your symptoms travel, what aggravates or eases them and how they affect sitting, sleeping, work, walking, gym or sport. Assessment may include lower-back and hip movement, strength, reflexes, sensation and relevant nerve tests. If medical review or imaging may be appropriate, Ash will explain why.
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A plan matched to your symptoms
Your plan may include education, positions or activity changes that reduce aggravation, graded movement, strength work, nerve-mobility exercises when appropriate and a progressive return to daily activity, work or sport. Hands-on physiotherapy or dry needling may be considered as supporting treatments when clinically appropriate and with your consent. Recovery time varies, so care is adjusted to your response rather than presented as a guaranteed cure.
Sciatica FAQs
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One-to-one physiotherapy in Frankston
Can sciatica occur without back pain? Yes. Some people mainly notice symptoms in the buttock or leg.
Do I always need a scan? No. Imaging is not required for every presentation; the need depends on your history, examination and any warning signs.
Do I need a GP referral? Private patients can book directly without a GP referral.
Appointments
Book online or call Ash on 0401 825 644.
My Therapist Group does not accept TAC, WorkCover or NDIS clients.