Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, from the lower back down through the buttock and leg, usually caused by pressure or irritation of the nerve.
Clinician: Abel Getachew, UK-registered clinician (GPhC 2217107). Verify registration.
Common symptoms and presentation
Typical symptoms include a shooting or burning pain down one leg, sometimes with numbness, tingling or weakness.
How The Nelford Clinic assesses this
Assessment covers your symptoms, how they started, what makes them better or worse, and whether there are any warning signs that need urgent attention.
Who this service may be suitable for
May be suitable for adults with typical sciatica symptoms where remote assessment and short-term management advice, or medication where appropriate, is suitable.
When online treatment may not be appropriate
Online assessment is not appropriate if you have loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or back passage, or worsening leg weakness - these need emergency in-person assessment.
Treatment approach
Where appropriate, treatment may include advice on staying active, pain management, and, where suitable, medication, alongside guidance on when physiotherapy or further investigation may help.
Suitability and treatment are always decided by individual clinical assessment. A prescription is never automatic and is not guaranteed.
Safety and follow-up
You're advised on red-flag symptoms to watch for and when to seek further review if things aren't improving.
Caution: When to seek urgent care
Sources and clinical guidance
These are neutral background resources, not a description of Nelford’s own clinical protocol.
For how this content is prepared and kept current, see Clinical standards and governance.
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