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Sciatica
Sciatica describes pain, tingling or numbness that travels along the sciatic nerve pathway, often from the lower back into the buttock and leg. Weakness or worsening numbness requires prompt medical assessment.
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Understanding the problem
Start with the right assessment.
Sciatica describes pain, tingling or numbness that travels along the sciatic nerve pathway, often from the lower back into the buttock and leg. Weakness or worsening numbness requires prompt medical assessment.
Different conditions can produce similar symptoms. We review your history, medical reports, triggers, movement or daily-function limits before deciding whether our supportive approach is suitable.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent medical care for new bladder or bowel loss, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, fever, major trauma or unexplained weight loss.
Seek urgent medical care for new bladder or bowel loss, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, fever, major trauma or unexplained weight loss.
How our care may help
Personalised, measured and coordinated.
Pain-focused acupuncturePoints are selected after assessing the location, movement pattern and associated nerve or muscle symptoms.
Complementary manual careCupping, moxibustion or gua sha may be included when appropriate for muscular tension, stiffness or movement restriction.
Progressive function planResponse is reviewed through pain, mobility and daily-activity measures rather than relying only on a pain score.
Find out whether this approach fits your case.
Bring relevant prescriptions, scans and reports to your consultation. Individual outcomes and treatment duration vary.