We provide professional, evidence-informed sciatica treatment in Farnham, supporting patients experiencing sciatic nerve pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, or lower back–related nerve symptoms. Our approach is calm, thorough, and tailored — focused on understanding the cause of your symptoms and guiding you safely towards recovery.
Sciatica refers to a set of symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower spine, passes through the pelvis and buttock, and travels down the back of each leg to the foot.
When this nerve becomes irritated, symptoms may include:
Sciatica may occur with or without lower back pain, and symptoms can vary considerably in intensity and duration. Some people experience intermittent discomfort, while others find their symptoms interfere with walking, sitting, sleep, or daily activities.
It is important to understand that sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself, but rather a sign that something is affecting the nerve along its course.
Common underlying causes include:
While disc problems are frequently discussed, they are not the most common cause of sciatica. In many cases, altered biomechanics, joint restriction, or muscular imbalance are responsible for irritating the nerve.
At Meadowside Osteopathy, we take a considered and methodical approach, ensuring each patient receives care that is both appropriate and effective.
Your consultation begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, including:
This allows us to build a complete picture and identify factors that may be contributing to your condition.
We then perform a comprehensive physical examination, observing posture and assessing movement of the lower back, pelvis, hips, and legs. Movement is always assessed within your comfort and tolerance.
Where appropriate, we carry out specific neurological and orthopaedic tests to assess:
This structured assessment helps us establish a clear and accurate working diagnosis.
Once our findings are established, we will explain them clearly and outline a treatment plan tailored to you.
Treatment for sciatica may include:
Where appropriate, sports taping may be used to support healing tissues and provide additional stability during recovery.
Our aim is to relieve symptoms while addressing the underlying mechanical causes, supporting both short-term relief and long-term improvement.
An important part of osteopathic care is patient education. During your appointments, we provide practical guidance to help you understand your condition and support your recovery outside the clinic.
This may include advice on:
Depending on your presentation and stage of recovery, exercises may include:
All exercises are carefully selected and individualised. Not all exercises are suitable for every patient with sciatica.
Fees may be covered by your private insurance provider.
Aviva, Cigna, Simply Health, Vitality, WPA, BUPA and AXA PPP may cover your sessions with us, but this depends on your individual policy, so be sure to always check with your insurer before contacting us.
We kindly ask you directly pay for your appointment and claim your payment back from your insurance provider. Please get in touch with your provider prior to your appointment, to confirm you are covered and check what documentation is needed to process your claim.
We are happy to provide a detailed invoice to assist with your claim.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like any further assistance with claiming Osteopathy on your insurance.
