Sciatica Treatment at Indergaard Physiotherapy in Leeds & Wakefield

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Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment

Sciatica is nerve pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back, through the hips and buttocks, down each leg. It commonly results from compression or irritation of the nerve due to conditions like a herniated disc, bone spurs, or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine).

  • Herniated or bulging discs pressing on the sciatic nerve
  • Bone spurs on the spine causing nerve irritation
  • Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal
  • Muscle entrapment around the hip region
    Understanding the exact cause is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Sharp, burning, or shooting pain radiating from the lower back down the back of your leg
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the leg or foot
  • Discomfort anywhere along the sciatic nerve pathway
  • Pain varying from mild ache to severe, debilitating discomfort

Our expert physiotherapists use a personalised approach to relieve your symptoms and improve your function. Treatments may include:

  • Targeted exercises to reduce nerve compression and strengthen supportive muscles
  • Manual therapy, including massage and mobilisation
  • Shockwave Therapy to promote healing and reduce pain
  • Movement re-education and posture advice to prevent recurrence
  • Laser Therapy when appropriate

Our goal is to get you moving pain-free and back to your normal activities as soon as possible.

  • Maintain good posture, especially when sitting for long periods
  • Regular exercise and core strengthening to support your spine
  • Ergonomic adjustments at work and home to reduce nerve pressure

If you have persistent pain radiating down your leg, numbness, tingling, or difficulty performing daily activities, it’s time to get professional advice. Early intervention can prevent worsening symptoms and speed up recovery.

Book An Appointment for Sciatica Treatment

Ready to take the next step? At Indergaard Physiotherapy, we offer thorough assessments and tailored treatment plans to tackle your sciatica at its root cause.

What to Expect in Your Initial Consultation

Your first appointment includes:

  • Comprehensive assessment to identify the source of your pain
  • Collaborative treatment plan designed with your goals in mind
  • Hands-on therapy including manual techniques and advanced treatments like Shockwave or Laser Therapy
  • Guided rehabilitation exercises and movement advice

We aim to get you pain-free and moving well quickly and safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sciatica FAQs

Yes, initial consultations last up to 60 minutes and include a thorough examination plus the start of your treatment.

We accept cash and all major debit and credit cards.

Initial consultations are usually 60 minutes. Standard treatment sessions are 30 minutes, but longer sessions can be arranged if needed.

Yes, free parking is available just outside the clinic.

What to expect in your consult?

When you attend for your initial consultation here at Indergaard Physiotherapy, you will be taken through our thorough assessment process, where we will find the root cause of your pain. Your therapist, in partnership with yourself, will form a plan for how we aim to get you pain free and back to full function as soon as possible.

This can include hands on therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Laser Therapy, movement re-education and rehabilitation, as well as exercises. Our goal is to give you the best possible care to enable you to move better and feel great as soon as possible.

FAQ's

Our Initial Consultations last up to 60 minutes to make sure you receive a thorough examination and that we can start your treatment straight away so we can start you on your journey to get better.
We accept cash and all major debit and credit cards.
Our initial consultations are usually 60 minutes long and our standard treatment sessions are 30 minutes long. Occasionally we need longer sessions if we are treating multiple problems and this will be discussed and agreed with you before booking.
There is free parking just outside the clinic.
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Meet The Team

Bethan Casper

Chartered Physiotherapist

Renata Buzza Roo de Mendonca

Chartered Physiotherapist

Gina Grundy

Our Practice Manager

Ove Indergaard

Director

Tom Walker

Chartered Physiotherapist

Tom Andrews

Chartered Physiotherapist

Katie Galvin

Soft Tissue Therapist

Will Dewsbury

Chartered Physiotherapist

Oliver Shepherd

Chartered Physiotherapist
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