Sciatica Treatment
Relieve nerve pain radiating from the lower back into the leg.
Sciatica describes pain travelling along the sciatic nerve from the buttock into the back of the thigh, calf or foot, and it is one of the most distressing complaints we see. Patients searching for sciatica treatment in Hurghada usually arrive unable to sit through a meal or a flight. The first task is to establish where the nerve is being irritated, since a lumbar disc and a tight deep gluteal muscle produce similar-sounding pain but need different treatment.
How we assess and treat sciatic pain
Assessment maps your symptoms along the dermatome, tests straight leg raise and slump for neural sensitivity, checks ankle and knee reflexes, and grades big-toe and calf strength to detect any motor loss. Piriformis and deep gluteal tests separate a buttock cause from a spinal one. Treatment may include decompression on the traction table, neural gliding exercises, dry needling of the deep gluteal group, and directional lumbar exercise. Sessions last 45 minutes and always end by rechecking how far the pain travels down the leg.
Signs of sciatic nerve involvement
- Sharp or burning pain running from buttock to calf
- Symptoms worsening after sitting or a long car journey
- Pins and needles or numbness in the foot or toes
- Pain provoked by coughing, sneezing or straining
- Weakness when pushing off the affected foot
What sciatica treatment delivers
- Identification of the true site of nerve irritation
- Progress tracked by how far symptoms travel down the leg
- Decompression targeted at the involved lumbar level
- Restored ability to sit and drive for longer periods
- Neural mobility work you can continue independently
Session length and expected course
Sessions are 45 minutes, usually twice weekly at first. Symptoms typically begin retreating up the leg within two to three weeks, with a full course of eight to twelve sessions for disc-related cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sciatica and what causes it?
Sciatica is pain radiating from the lower back down the leg, usually caused by nerve compression from a disc issue or muscle tightness.
Can sciatica be treated without surgery in Hurghada?
Yes, most sciatica cases respond well to spinal traction, manual therapy and dry needling — surgery is rarely required.
How long does sciatica treatment take?
Improvement is often felt within 1–2 weeks of consistent sessions, though full recovery depends on the underlying cause.
Trace your leg pain to its source
Book a sciatica assessment and bring any MRI report so we can match findings to your symptoms.
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