Motion Clinic

Sciatica

Discover effective Sciatica Treatment: Find lasting relief today

Sciatica is a common condition that results from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. There are several causes of sciatica, including:

Herniated disk: When the soft inner material of a spinal disk bulges out it can press on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
Degenerative disk disease: As we age, the disks in our spine can start to shrink and cause the vertebrae to rub together, irritating the sciatic nerve.
Spinal stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
Spondylolisthesis: This condition in where one vertebral body slips forward over another, putting pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Piriformis syndrome: The piriformis muscle is a small muscle in the buttocks. If it becomes tight, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
Pregnancy: As the uterus expands during pregnancy, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
Tumours: Rarely, tumours in the lower back or pelvis can press on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
Diabetes: People with uncontrolled diabetes can develop peripheral neuropathy, which can cause sciatica.

Why us?

If you’re based in Exeter, choosing a local clinic like ours, can offer several advantages. Here are a few reasons why you should consider picking our clinic for your back pain treatment:

Personalised care: A local clinic offers personalised and tailored care for your back pain, taking into account the specific needs and conditions of the local community.
Building a relationship: By seeing the same practitioner for your treatment, you can build a relationship with them and feel more comfortable discussing your symptoms and progress.
Convenient location: With a clinic based in Exeter, we have ample parking at the rear of the clinic, which can save time and reduce stress.
Full-time reception staff: This makes your patient journey easy and streamlined. They will take care of everything, even sometimes making you a cup of tea!
Access to expertise: Our clinic is staffed by experienced physical therapists who are knowledgeable about the latest treatments and techniques for back pain.
Community involvement: By supporting a local business, you’re also supporting your community, which can help to strengthen the local healthcare system.

By choosing a local clinic like ours, you can receive practical and personalised treatment for your sciatica, while also supporting your community.