Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain in the lower back, hips, and legs. This pain travels along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine down each leg. It can feel sharp, burning, or like a constant ache. For many people, sciatica affects daily movement and comfort.

Instead of using only pain pills or surgery, manual therapy offers a natural, hands-on way to treat sciatica. This method helps reduce pain and improve how your body moves.

🧠 What Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is not a disease—it is a symptom of a problem in the spine or surrounding muscles. Common causes include:

A herniated disc pressing on the nerve
Spinal stenosis, which is narrowing of the spine
Piriformis syndrome, where a muscle in the buttocks irritates the nerve
Joint issues in the lower back or pelvis
Poor posture or tight muscles

Knowing the exact cause is key to choosing the right treatment.

🔍 How Manual Therapists Find the Cause

At Manual Therapy Associates, we start with a full check-up. This helps us find the reason for your pain. We use:

Posture and movement checks
Hands-on testing of joints and muscles
Nerve tests for reflexes and strength
Functional movements to see how your body works during daily tasks

This assessment helps us build a plan that fits your needs.

💆‍♂️ How Manual Therapy Helps

Once we know what’s wrong, we use several safe and gentle techniques to treat sciatica:

Myofascial Release

This soft pressure helps relax tight tissue and muscles.

Joint Mobilization

We use slow, controlled movements to improve joint function and ease pressure on nerves.

Soft Tissue Massage

This reduces tightness and improves blood flow to painful areas.

Nerve Gliding Exercises

These gentle stretches help your sciatic nerve move freely again.

Home Exercises

We teach simple movements to improve posture, stretch muscles, and prevent future pain.

📋 Personalized Treatment Plans

Every person is different. That’s why we make custom plans for each patient. Your plan may include:

Weekly therapy sessions
A home exercise routine
Tips to improve your posture and daily habits
Progress checks to adjust your care as you improve

🌟 Why Choose Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy offers many benefits:

It treats pain without drugs
It helps your body move better
It works on the root problem—not just the symptoms
It teaches you how to care for your body
It prevents future flare-ups

✅ Start Your Journey to Relief

At Manual Therapy Associates, we help people with sciatica move and feel better. If you’re tired of pain and want to avoid pills or surgery, manual therapy could be the answer.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your first visit. We’ll create a plan that helps you feel like yourself again.

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