Sciatica is a common condition where pain travels along the sciatic nerve — from the lower back, through the glutes, sometimes down the leg. Most cases are caused by tight muscles compressing or irritating the nerve, not a herniated disc.
In my clinic near Charing Cross, I help clients release muscular tension, reduce nerve irritation and restore comfortable movement.
What Causes Sciatica?
The most common muscular causes include:
- Tight piriformis muscle (Piriformis Syndrome)
- Compressed gluteal muscles
- Tight hamstrings
- Hip flexor imbalance
- Deep glute muscle tension
- Lower back instability
- Overload from sitting or long walks
Massage can significantly reduce symptoms by removing muscular pressure from the nerve.
Common Symptoms You May Notice
- Pain in the lower back or buttock
- Sharp or burning pain down the leg
- Tingling or numbness
- Pain when sitting or driving
- Tightness in glutes or hamstrings
- Difficulty bending or walking
Which Treatments Help Sciatica?
1. Sports Massage
Targets glutes, piriformis, hamstrings and hip stabilisers.
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2. Deep Tissue Massage
Releases deep muscular compression around the sciatic nerve.
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3. Personalised Massage
A customised approach based on exactly where the nerve is irritated.
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4. Cupping Therapy
Improves mobility and reduces fascial tension around the hips and glutes.
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How My Sciatica Treatment Works
I combine several techniques depending on your symptoms:
- Deep gluteal release
- Piriformis muscle release
- Hamstring stretching
- Myofascial work
- Lower back mobilisation
- Trigger point therapy
- MET techniques
This reduces nerve pressure and helps restore normal movement.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
Most clients feel improvement after 1–2 sessions.
Severe cases may require 3–6 treatments.
Book Your Treatment
📍 Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Room 203
WC2N 4JF, London
📞 +44 7786 971943
🌐 www.londonmassage4u.co.uk
