Condition
Sciatica in West Vancouver
Sciatica is pain that travels from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg, following the sciatic nerve. It is usually a sign that something is pressing on or irritating the nerve, and it responds well to the right assessment and treatment. We find what is driving it and treat the cause, not just the leg pain.
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How we treat sciatica
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis, so the first job is finding what is irritating the nerve, whether that is a disc, tight muscles around the hip, or how you load your lower back. Your physiotherapist assesses the source, settles the nerve pain with hands-on treatment and targeted movement, then rebuilds the strength and mobility that keep the pressure off it. Acupuncture can ease stubborn nerve pain alongside the plan, and kinesiology-led strengthening carries the recovery through.
Is this you?
- Pain that radiates from your lower back into a buttock, thigh, or calf.
- Burning, tingling, or an electric-shock sensation down one leg.
- Numbness or weakness in the leg or foot.
- Pain that worsens when you sit, cough, or sneeze.
- A deep ache that makes sitting or standing for long uncomfortable.
The disciplines we use
Often more than one discipline plays a part. These are the services we reach for most with sciatica.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in West Vancouver for back pain, joint injuries, and recovery after surgery, with no referral needed.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture in West Vancouver for pain, tension, and recovery, offered alongside physiotherapy under one roof.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology in West Vancouver. Supervised, active rehab that rebuilds strength and movement after injury.
Common questions
What patients ask most about sciatica.
- Should I see a physiotherapist for sciatica?
- Yes. Most sciatica is caused by something treatable, like a disc irritation or tight muscles pressing on the nerve, and a physiotherapist can diagnose the source and treat it without surgery in the majority of cases. You do not need a referral to book in BC, and if there is any sign of a more serious cause we tell you and coordinate the right care.
- Should I rest or keep moving with sciatica?
- Gentle movement usually helps more than bed rest. Lying still for long tends to stiffen the area and slow recovery. The assessment shows which positions and movements ease the nerve and which to avoid, so you are guided rather than guessing.
- How long does sciatica take to settle?
- Often a few weeks with the right treatment, though disc-related or long-standing sciatica takes longer and is staged. We give you a realistic range after the first visit and build the plan around the cause.
- What causes sciatica?
- It is usually something pressing on or irritating the sciatic nerve: a bulging disc in the lower back, tight or overworked muscles around the hip, or how the lower back is loaded day to day. Finding which one applies to you is exactly what the assessment is for.
Book treatment for sciatica.
No referral, no insurance bill to pay upfront, and usually an appointment inside the week. Call the clinic closest to you.
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16th Street (604) 281-3345·Ocean Walk (604) 281-3122