Sciatica Treatment in Mississauga
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down the leg. Symptoms often include lower back pain, radiating leg pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that can interfere with walking, sitting, and everyday activities.
At Dynamic Physiotherapy in Mississauga, our physiotherapists assess the underlying cause of sciatic nerve irritation and develop personalized physiotherapy treatment plans to reduce nerve pressure, restore mobility, and support long-term spinal health.
Signs And Symptoms Of Sciatica
- Pain in the rear of the leg especially when sitting
- Burning or tingling sensation running down the leg
- Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
- Constant pain on side especially near buttocks area
- Shooting pain that may make it difficult to stand up
- Pain can often extend from the lower back to the back of the thigh and sometimes further down to the foot
Sciatica symptoms often develop when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed in the lower spine. Early physiotherapy assessment and treatment can help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and prevent symptoms from becoming chronic.
Common Causes of Sciatica and Lower Back Nerve Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease can cause sciatica when the discs breakdown in the lower back
- Caused by an irritation of the nerve roots of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine
- Lumbar spine stenosis or a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back
- Pregnancy
- Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra slips forward over another one
- Being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels can all make back pain worse
Treatment Of Sciatica
✔ Reducing nerve irritation and inflammation to relieve sciatic pain
✔ Restoring spinal mobility and flexibility in the lower back and hips
✔ Strengthening core and lower back muscles to support the spine
✔ Improving posture and movement patterns to prevent recurrence
Early physiotherapy treatment for sciatica can help reduce nerve compression, improve spinal mobility, and prevent long-term lower back problems.
Our physiotherapists in Mississauga create personalized treatment plans for sciatica that may include physiotherapy exercises, manual therapy, posture correction, and shockwave therapy when appropriate.
