Sciatica & Pain Down the Leg

Sciatica & Pain Down the Leg

Sharp, shooting pain down your leg shouldn't be your normal. We identify the root cause , disc, nerve, or muscle , and design a targeted plan to get you moving freely again.

Sciatic Nerve PainDisc HerniationLeg NumbnessPiriformis Syndrome

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Get the Right Diagnosis

Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Our initial assessment pinpoints the exact source , so treatment is precise, not generic.

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Understanding the Condition

What Causes Sciatica & Leg Pain

01

Disc Herniation

A bulging or herniated disc pressing on the sciatic nerve is the most common driver of radiating leg pain.

02

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal compresses nerve roots, causing pain, tingling, or weakness down the leg.

03

Piriformis Syndrome

The piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve as it passes through or beneath it in the buttock.

04

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Instability or inflammation in the SI joint can mimic or contribute to sciatica-like symptoms.

05

Disc Degeneration

Age-related disc wear reduces cushioning and increases nerve irritation over time.

06

Pregnancy & Postural Changes

Weight shifts and hormonal laxity during pregnancy can compress lumbar nerve roots.

How we treat it

The KINETIKA Approach

1
Detailed Initial Assessment

We assess your movement, posture, strength, and pain patterns. No two backs are the same , your plan won't be either.

2
Hands-On Treatment

Manual therapy, joint mobilisation, and targeted soft tissue work to reduce pain fast.

3
Rehabilitation Programme

Progressive exercise rehab that rebuilds the strength and movement patterns that pain disrupted.

4
Education & Self-Management

Understanding your pain changes outcomes. We give you the tools to stay well long-term.

Kinetika physiotherapist treating a patient with sciatica at Kinetika Dubai

Take the next step

Book Your Initial Assessment

Tell us what's going on with your back. We'll find what's driving it and build a plan that gets you moving again.

No referral  ·  No imaging needed  ·  Same-week appointments

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

True sciatica follows the sciatic nerve path , typically from the lower back through the buttock and down one leg. We assess your movement and neurological patterns during your initial consultation to confirm the source.

Mild cases often improve within 4–6 weeks with targeted physio. More complex cases involving disc herniation may take longer, but most people see meaningful improvement within 8–12 weeks.

Physiotherapy won't 'push a disc back,' but it significantly reduces nerve irritation, restores movement, and in many cases eliminates symptoms without surgery.