Sciatica is pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the back of the leg, along the path of the sciatic nerve. It can feel like burning, aching, tingling or a sharp pull.
Sciatica has different causes, so it’s worth getting a diagnosis from your doctor or physiotherapist. When tight muscles are part of the problem, for example the piriformis and other deep hip muscles, massage therapy from a registered massage therapist (RMT) may help to:
Tell your RMT about your symptoms at the start so they can adjust pressure and positioning for your comfort.
Massage therapy is not a replacement for medical care. If your pain is severe, follows an injury, or comes with numbness, weakness, fever or loss of bladder or bowel control, please see a doctor first.
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