Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve—the largest nerve in the body—becomes irritated or compressed, resulting in pain that radiates from the lower back down to the legs. One of the most common causes of sciatica is a herniated disc, where the soft tissue between vertebrae bulges out, pressing on the nerve. Another leading cause is spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress the sciatic nerve, causing discomfort. Piriformis syndrome can also contribute to sciatica when the piriformis muscle in the buttocks tightens or spasms, irritating the nerve.
Other factors that can lead to sciatica include poor posture, prolonged sitting, or injuries that impact the spine, pelvis, or lower back. Individuals who engage in heavy lifting or repetitive movements are also at higher risk of developing sciatica. Understanding the underlying cause of sciatica is key to creating an effective treatment plan.
At Nexus Bodywork Clinic in Malvern East, we specialise in diagnosing and treating the root causes of sciatica, helping you find relief and restore mobility.
Sciatica can stem from various underlying causes, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and piriformis syndrome. At Nexus Bodywork Clinic, we treat a wide range of conditions, including sciatica. Learn more about the conditions we treat and how we can help.
Remedial massage is a proven method for alleviating sciatica. By targeting the affected muscles, nerves, and tissues, remedial massage can:
Our skilled therapists at Nexus Bodywork Clinic specialise in providing comprehensive sciatica relief through expert remedial massage techniques. Whether you’re dealing with acute pain from a recent injury or chronic discomfort, our personalised approach ensures you receive the most effective care tailored to your specific needs.
Your journey to sciatica relief begins with a thorough consultation and assessment. During this phase, we take the time to understand your specific concerns, pain points, and goals. By reviewing your medical history, discussing your lifestyle, and conducting a comprehensive assessment, we create a personalised treatment plan that incorporates remedial massage to address the root cause of your sciatica.
Based on the information gathered during your assessment, our experienced therapists design a personalised treatment plan tailored specifically for you. This plan outlines the remedial massage techniques, targeted areas, and recommended session frequency to effectively address your sciatica and help you achieve lasting relief.
Once your tailored treatment plan is in place, you'll experience our specialised remedial massage therapy sessions. These sessions are designed to target your sciatica, relieve tension, and improve your overall well-being. Our skilled therapists use a combination of techniques to ensure each session is both therapeutic and effective in providing lasting relief.
At Nexus Bodywork Clinic, our commitment to your sciatica relief doesn't end after your sessions. We provide ongoing support and guidance to help you maintain the benefits of your remedial massage treatments. Our team offers valuable advice on posture, exercises, and self-care practices to prevent future discomfort and ensure long-term well-being.
We understand that sciatica doesn’t just cause discomfort—it can sap your energy, interfere with your sleep, affect your mood, and disrupt your daily life. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering fast, lasting relief, just like we’ve done for clients in Malvern East, Glen Iris, Carnegie, and surrounding areas.
I can’t recommend Sam highly enough. I went to see her for ongoing lower back pain and the difference after my remedial massage was incredible. Sam was professional, knowledgeable and really took the time to understand where the pain and tension were coming from rather than just treating the symptoms. She applied the perfect amount of pressure, explained everything clearly throughout the session and made me feel completely comfortable. After just one treatment, my lower back felt noticeably looser, less stiff and far less painful. I also walked away with better movement and some helpful advice.
I've long been the owner of a dodgey back, family trait. About 2 years ago I had sciatica symptoms on my left side. Months of physio and gym work to resolve the debilitating pain. Almost like flicking a switch, once the sciatica was resolved, I had discomfort on the right side. If I stood still for more than a minute my right hip, lower back wound through kinda spasm, collapse, and a limp came about. I've been using chiro to manage the issue as well as a work around, management, avoiding doing things. I also had no insight into how to fix the problem. I did a PT session but quickly figured out it was likely not nuanced enough for the glute weakness/instability I have. I stumbled upon an ad on socials for Nexus, and thought this sounds niche enough to work. Blake listened to my story, symptoms, looked at my range of motion and stance. If you've ever seen a detailed bike fit conducted, Blake's visual assessment was similar to this, which gave me confidence. 3 weekly sessions, dry needling, cupping, trigger point/release, manipulation, some targeted stretches to do. He's located and treated the core issue. Targeted treatment, wow what a difference. I'm getting a glimpse at what normal for me looks like. After months of compensation, management and avoidance. I came to Blake with a bunch of muscular niggles keeping me off the bike. It was like he hit a magical reset button. Back on the bike, niggles located, addressed. Without getting ahead of myself, I feel like I've turned a corner. Blake is the missing piece of the puzzle, I'd happily refer and friends dealing with issues that can't be easily ironed out. I rarely do Google reviews, but happy to provide feedback for the true problem solver. Blake truly fits this category.
I’ve had hip stiffness for a while. I haven’t found another please that was able to help. Highly recommend
Blake has been nothing but exceptionally supportive and helpful throughout my CRPS healing journey. His work is honest and thoroughly professional all whilst being engaging and educational. I wouldn’t bother with anywhere else, honestly.
Passionate, passionate, passionate and cares immensely.
Blake is amazing. Have gone from barely being able to run 50m without pain, to now able to run multiple 400m blocks non-stop and pain free is beyond my wildest dreams. He genuinely cares and listens and offers the best advice and guidance. Everything he does is tailored specifically for you and your situation - if it is the type of training you are doing, how committed you are and what your pain tolerance is. He's been such a huge help in my ongoing maintenance and health issues, I can't say enough about how great he is!
Sammie’s massages are other worldly! She manages to get into every fibre of every muscle and creates an opening in the body that I have not found other therapists able to do. Sammie’s healing is gold to me…
Amazing, definitely highly recommended for anyone in needs of a sports rehab and recovery Will cater to your needs, extremely knowledgeable and will work with you in all areas of recovery Book him, book him now
great service, got to root of my issue after 5 minutes into the initial consultation, had me back up and running after 3 sessions
Ready to find relief from sciatica pain?
