Sciatica and Back Pain

Back discomfort is a highly frequent health concern that affects work performance and general well-being around the world. Pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a common reason for seeking medical help. Low back pain is one of the top ten diseases and injuries that cause Disability Adjusted Life Years in the world.

Sciatica is a term that refers to leg nerve pain produced by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a condition that begins in the lower back, extends deep into the buttocks, and continues down the leg. Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, and spondylolisthesis are all possible causes.

A professional assessment and inspection of the spine can be performed by a registered physiotherapist, who can then propose the appropriate physiotherapy treatment. In the early stages of most back pain conditions, an x-ray or other imaging is not required for management.