Sciatica (Nerve Pain from Lower Back to Leg)
Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain that radiates from the lower back down through the hip, buttock, and leg. It’s often triggered by repetitive lifting, prolonged sitting, poor posture, or heavy physical labor—making it a common workplace injury in both desk jobs and physically demanding roles.
Sciatica (Nerve Pain from Lower Back to Leg)
Causes and Risk Factors:
- Prolonged sitting with poor posture
- Lifting heavy objects incorrectly
- Repetitive bending, twisting, or reaching
- Herniated disc pressing on the sciatic nerve
- Weak core muscles or tight hip and hamstring muscles
What Happens If Left Untreated?
Without proper care, sciatica can become chronic and lead to ongoing lower back and leg pain, numbness, muscle weakness, limited mobility, and difficulty performing work tasks such as sitting, standing, or lifting for extended periods.
How Premier Care Can Help:
- Manual Therapy: Releases tension around the spine and hips to reduce nerve pressure
- Targeted Exercises: Strengthens core and lower back muscles to support posture and movement
- Stretching & Mobility Work: Improves flexibility in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back
- Posture & Body Mechanics Training: Teaches safe ways to sit, stand, and lift on the job
- Pain Relief Techniques: Uses modalities such as electrical stimulation, heat, and ice to reduce inflammation and discomfort
