Personalized Sciatica, Back Pain & Leg Pain Rehabilitation
Is sciatica causing pain, numbness, tingling, burning or weakness that travels from your lower back or buttock into your leg? These symptoms can make sitting, walking, driving, working, exercising and sleeping difficult.
At Prana Physiotherapy in Surrey and New Westminster, our experienced, licensed physiotherapists assess your symptoms, movement, strength, nerve-related signs and daily activities. We then develop an individualized rehabilitation plan based on your findings and functional goals.
Experienced Physiotherapists • Surrey & New Westminster • ICBC & WorkSafeBC Rehabilitation • Advanced Treatment Options
Does This Sound Like Sciatica?
- Pain travelling from the buttock or lower back into one leg
- Shooting, burning or electric-like leg pain
- Numbness, tingling or pins and needles
- Leg or foot weakness
- Pain aggravated by prolonged sitting, driving or bending
- Difficulty standing or walking comfortably
- Symptoms following a motor vehicle accident or workplace injury
Not every pain that travels into the leg is sciatica. A physiotherapy assessment can help identify whether your symptoms appear related to nerve irritation or another musculoskeletal condition and guide appropriate next steps.
Surrey Sciatica & Back Pain Physiotherapy Program
New Westminster Sciatica & Back Pain Physiotherapy Program
Both programs follow our RELIEVE • RESTORE • RECOVER approach, individualized to your assessment and functional goals.
1. RELIEVE – Address Pain & Irritation
We begin with a detailed assessment of your symptoms, movement, strength and activities that aggravate or ease your symptoms. Treatment may include manual therapy, IMS/dry needling, laser therapy and gentle therapeutic exercise when clinically appropriate.
2. RESTORE – Improve Movement & Strength
As appropriate, rehabilitation progresses toward mobility, flexibility, core stability, hip and back strength, posture and movement control using individualized therapeutic exercise.
3. RECOVER – Return to Work & Daily Activities
Rehabilitation is progressed toward your functional goals, which may include sitting, walking, lifting, driving, work, exercise, sport and other everyday activities. Home exercises and practical self-management strategies may also be provided.
What Can Cause Sciatica?
Sciatica describes symptoms associated with irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve or related nerve roots. Symptoms can have different causes, which is why assessment is important.
- Herniated or bulging lumbar discs
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Degenerative or arthritic changes
- Nerve-root irritation
- Injury following lifting, bending or twisting
- Motor vehicle or workplace injuries
Your physiotherapist will consider your symptom pattern, movement, strength, function and relevant neurological findings. Referral for medical assessment may be recommended when appropriate.
How Is Sciatica Treated at Prana Physiotherapy?
There is no single treatment that is appropriate for every person with sciatica. Recommendations are based on your assessment, symptoms, functional limitations and goals.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques may be used to address mobility and stiffness when appropriate.
IMS / Dry Needling
May be considered for associated muscle tightness or certain muscle-related pain patterns when clinically appropriate.
Laser Therapy
Cold laser or Class IV laser may be incorporated into a broader rehabilitation program when clinically appropriate.
Therapeutic Exercise & Core Strengthening
Your program may include mobility, stretching, core stabilization, back and hip strengthening and gradual return-to-activity exercises.
Posture, Movement & Home Exercise
Practical guidance may address sitting, standing, lifting, bending, sleeping, work and exercise, together with exercises selected for your individual needs.
Sciatica After a Car Accident – ICBC Physiotherapy in Surrey & New Westminster
If sciatica, back pain or leg symptoms began after a motor vehicle accident, Prana Physiotherapy provides rehabilitation for eligible ICBC injuries at our Surrey and New Westminster clinics. Care may include manual therapy, IMS/dry needling, exercise, strengthening and other clinically appropriate treatment based on your assessment and stage of recovery.
Eligible patients may have access to pre-approved physiotherapy during the first 12 weeks following an accident, subject to current ICBC requirements. We direct bill ICBC for approved treatment.
Sciatica or Back Injury at Work – WorkSafeBC / WCB Physiotherapy in Surrey & New Westminster
Sciatica and back symptoms can develop after lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, repetitive work, a fall or another workplace injury. We provide physiotherapy for eligible WorkSafeBC/WCB claims, with rehabilitation based on your assessment, job demands and functional goals.
Treatment may include hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, strengthening, education and progressive return-to-work rehabilitation when appropriate.
Why Choose Prana Physiotherapy for Sciatica & Back Pain?
- Serving patients since 2016 with clinics in Surrey and New Westminster
- Experienced, licensed physiotherapists
- Condition-focused sciatica and back rehabilitation
- Manual therapy, IMS/dry needling and laser therapy when clinically appropriate
- ICBC and WorkSafeBC/WCB rehabilitation at both locations
- Same-day appointments when available, plus evening and weekend options
- Free parking
- Convenient Surrey location on King George Boulevard and New Westminster location opposite Columbia SkyTrain
Frequently Asked Questions About Sciatica
When should I see a physiotherapist for sciatica?
Consider an assessment when leg pain, numbness or tingling is persistent, recurring or affecting sitting, walking, sleep, work, exercise or daily activities.
Can physiotherapy help with sciatica?
Physiotherapy may help address movement, strength, mobility and functional limitations associated with some causes of sciatica. Your treatment plan depends on the findings of your assessment.
How long does sciatica rehabilitation take?
Recovery time varies depending on the cause and duration of symptoms, overall health, activity demands and response to rehabilitation. Your physiotherapist can discuss realistic goals after assessment.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
A referral is generally not required for private physiotherapy, although some extended-health plans may require one for reimbursement. ICBC and WorkSafeBC requirements depend on the claim and current program rules.
When should sciatica symptoms receive urgent medical attention?
Seek urgent medical care for new loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, rapidly worsening leg weakness, severe symptoms following significant trauma, or fever with significant back pain.
Sciatica & Back Pain Physiotherapy Locations
Surrey: Prana Physiotherapy is located at 9093 King George Boulevard, convenient for Bear Creek, Surrey City Centre and surrounding communities, with free parking. New Westminster: our clinic is conveniently located opposite Columbia SkyTrain, with free parking available behind the building.
Ready to Have Your Sciatica Assessed?
If leg pain, numbness, tingling, burning or weakness is limiting your work, sleep, walking, driving or exercise, book a sciatica physiotherapy assessment at Prana Physiotherapy Surrey or New Westminster.
