How to Get Relief from Sciatica Leg Pain: Expert Tips

Sciatica leg pain can be a real burden — affecting your work, sleep, and daily comfort. If you're feeling a sharp or burning pain that travels from your lower back down to your leg, you're not alone. At BOSH-Physiotherapy, we often see patients struggling with sciatica

and help them find lasting relief through targeted physiotherapy. In this article, we'll explore what causes sciatica, how to manage the pain, and most importantly, how physiotherapy can help you recover naturally and safely.

What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and down each leg. It usually affects one side of the body and may be caused by:

• A herniated disc
• Spinal stenosis
• Piriformis syndrome
•  Prolonged sitting or poor posture
  
  Common Symptoms:
• Sharp or burning pain in the lower back, buttock, and leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg
• Weakness in the affected leg
• Pain that worsens when sitting or standing for long periods

How to Get Relief from Sciatica Leg Pain
Here are expert-backed ways to ease your sciatica symptoms:

1. Physiotherapy Exercises
Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises can relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. A physiotherapist can guide you with:

•  McKenzie exercises
  
•  Pelvic tilts
•  Knee-to-chest stretches
•  Piriformis stretches

2. Posture Correction
Bad posture is a silent contributor to sciatica. Sitting for long hours with a hunched back or sleeping on an unsupportive mattress can strain your spine. At BOSH-Physio, we teach ergonomic postures for work and sleep.

3. Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques like soft tissue release, nerve mobilization, and spinal mobilization are often used in physiotherapy sessions to reduce pain and restore movement.

4. Heat and Ice Therapy
Apply a cold compress to reduce inflammation during the first 48 hours, then use heat therapy to relax tight muscles.

• Maintain a healthy weight
  
• Stay active but avoid high-impact activities
  
• Take frequent breaks if you have a desk job

• Speed up recovery
• Reduce the risk of recurrence
• Improve flexibility and strength
• Avoid surgery in most cases

Get Expert Sciatica Relief at BOSH-Physiotherapy
If you're in Bangalore and dealing with sciatica leg pain, our experienced physiotherapists at BOSH-Physio are here to help you get back on your feet—stronger, pain-free, and more confident

Book your appointment today
www.boshospitals.com/physio
Located at Bangalore Orthopedic and Surgical Hospital,Kammanahalli

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