That sharp, burning pain down your leg. The way you shift in your seat every few minutes looking for relief. The frustration of not being able to sit comfortably, walk without thinking about it, or sleep without waking up in the middle of the night. I've worked with hundreds of clients living with sciatica, and I know how much it changes your day.
Here's what most people don't realize: the sciatic nerve is getting compressed or irritated somewhere—usually in the lower back or deep in the hip. The pain you feel down your leg is just the messenger. If you've been treating the symptom without addressing what's actually causing the compression, you're fighting an uphill battle.
How I Work With Sciatica
In my practice, I focus on finding where that nerve is actually being squeezed. Often it's the piriformis muscle in your hip—that deep muscle that sits right on top of the nerve. Sometimes it's a structural issue in the lumbar spine itself. Either way, I use neuromuscular and myofascial techniques to release the tension that's creating the compression.
Your first session starts with assessment. I listen to your history, understand where and how the pain moves, and then work to identify the specific muscles or tissue patterns creating the problem. From there, I apply targeted pressure and soft tissue manipulation to restore mobility and release the nerve.
Most clients notice a significant difference within the first few sessions. You'll start to reclaim your ability to sit, walk, and sleep without constant pain. The goal isn't to manage the pain—it's to recover full function.
Sciatica typically responds well to this approach because we're addressing root cause, not just symptoms. Whether your issue is recent or you've been living with it for years, your body wants to recover. Sometimes it just needs the right intervention.