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8 Broadway, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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Do you have pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg when you get up in the morning or after sitting a while?
Have you been to lots of clinics but are still in pain?
Have you spent a lot of money on various treatments that didn’t fix your problem?
Have you been told that painkillers are the next step?
Have you started to worry that you will never get rid of this sciatica pain and may never get back to doing the things you love to do?
If you answered YES to any of the above, you're not alone. At Physio Performance we hear stories like this every single day and we know EXACTLY how to help fix your sciatica pain.
Central Dunedin
If you’ve got sciatica pain, stiffness or an ache – it’s very tempting to think that it’s nothing, that it will go away on its own. Or, you might pass it off as having just over done it, or that it’s just a “ache” or a bit of stiffness that “everyone” your age suffers from…
There’s no obvious reason why it happened – but it doesn’t seem to be shifting and its been there a good while now.
If that’s happening to you, you’re not alone – and we hear this type of thing all the time. In fact, long term sciatica pain is one of THE most common problems that we see at Physio Performance.
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Our experienced and knowledgeable therapists will examine :
Your leg range of movement
Your joints alignment
The quality of leg movements
Your muscle strength and tone
This process will help identify exactly what is causing your sciatica pain.
The team at Physio Performance are experts in treating sciatica pain.
We use the latest medical research and technology to produce a bespoke treatment plan to get you back fit and active doing all the things that your sciatica pain is stopping you doing.
Each treatment aims to gently and progressively get your leg moving again without pain, as quickly as possible, to allow you to get back to normal and start doing the things you love.
We will give you a structured rehabilitation exercise program, to help break the cycle and prevent the problem from returning.
This ultimately makes you stronger and less likely to reinjure or reaggravate through better stability, strength, functional resilience, and confidence
Our team of physiotherapists at Physio Performance are experts in treating sciatica pain, helping 1000's of clients get back to walking and running with relief from sciatica pain.
Here’s just a few of the things our physio team can do for you:
We can tell you on Day ONE “what you have, why you have it, and how to get rid of it”
We can help you find out what’s really going on, and get to the root cause of your sciatica pain once and for all – often inside 20 minutes
We can help you to enjoy living with more energy each day
We can help you put an end to taking all of those painkillers that are no good for your health long-term
We can help you avoid surgery – and painful injections
We can help you keep out of the doctor’s waiting room or from making repeat visits only to be given more pills!
We can help you get back to enjoying quality time with family and friends that sciatica pain has stolen from you
We can help you keep active and live a full life free from the curse of sciatica pain.
What's next? You've got a decision to make - another month gone by without solving your sciatica pain problem, or are you ready to get back to doing the things you love?
From Consultation to Treatment
We're excited to see you at your appointment! We want to make sure you feel comfortable and well-informed, so don't hesitate to ask us any questions about our treatments, our clinic, or even our payment options. Our goal is to help you get back to living your life free of pain, so let's work together to make that happen!
Discuss your fitness and health goals
Complete assessment
Discover your options
Start a custom treatment plan
Quality Professional Care: Our clinic offers physiotherapy care from highly-trained physiotherapists in various fields like sports injury and management, acute and long term back and neck complaints, postural related pain and dysfunction, functional movement exercise programmes and pre/post surgical rehabilitation
Comprehensive Approach: We provide holistic treatment and rehabilitation plans combining “hands on” manual therapy, individualised exercise plans, and cutting-edge technology for a well-rounded approach.
Cutting-Edge Analysis: Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and sport science apps we are very well equipped to support all clients' recovery plans.
Proven Track Record: Our clinic's reputation is built on developing client trust to enable successful client outcomes and positive feedback, fostering a supportive environment for rehabilitation and allow achievement of client well being.
Sciatica pain occurs due to compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a herniated disc, bone spur, spinal stenosis, or muscle inflammation in the lower back.
Diagnosis often involves a physical examination by a healthcare professional to assess symptoms, along with imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to pinpoint the source of nerve compression or irritation.
Common symptoms include sharp, shooting pain that radiates from the lower back down through the buttocks and legs, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness in the affected leg.
Treatment options include pain management (e.g., medication, injections), physical therapy, exercises to improve flexibility and strengthen core muscles, and in severe cases, surgery to alleviate nerve compression.
Recovery time varies depending on the severity and cause of the pain. Acute sciatica might improve within a few weeks with proper care, while chronic cases might require more extended treatment.
While rest is crucial during acute flare-ups, maintaining gentle activity and specific exercises recommended by a healthcare professional can often aid in recovery and prevent stiffness.
Yes, exercises focusing on stretching and strengthening the lower back and leg muscles can often alleviate sciatica pain. Your healthcare provider or physiotherapist can suggest suitable exercises.
Maintaining good posture, regular exercise to strengthen muscles, proper body mechanics during lifting, and weight management can help manage and prevent sciatica pain.
It's advisable to seek medical advice if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by bladder or bowel control problems, or if there's sudden, severe weakness in the leg.
In some cases, untreated or chronic sciatica pain might lead to reduced mobility or muscle weakness in the affected leg. Seeking timely medical advice can help prevent potential complications.
Please note that these FAQs provide general information and should not replace personalised advice from a qualified healthcare professional. It is important to consult with a trusted physiotherapist to assess your individual case and determine the most suitable treatment plan for your sciatica pain.
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Mon: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed