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Effective Sciatica Treatment in London.
Our approach aims to identify and treat the underlying cause, providing prompt relief and a comprehensive treatment plan for long-term results.
Fully equipped clinic located in Central London
Specialist Sciatica Treatment London
Recover Faster & Stronger.
Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that usually originates in the lower back and radiates down the leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, becomes compressed or irritated. This compression or irritation can result in varying degrees of pain, numbness, and weakness. It can affect the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.
It is estimated that approximately 40% of people will experience sciatica at some point in their lives.
What causes Sciatica
The most common cause of sciatica is compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Several conditions can lead to sciatica.
One of the most common causes of sciatica is a herniated or bulging disc in the spine. When a disc in the spine ruptures or protrudes, it can put pressure on the adjacent nerve roots, including the sciatic nerve.
This condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, including the sciatic nerve.
As discs in the spine naturally degenerate with age, they may lose their cushioning effect, causing increased pressure on the nerves, including the sciatic nerve.
This occurs when a vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it, causing compression of the nerves, including the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve may run through the piriformis muscle in the buttocks. If the muscle spasms or becomes tight, it can compress the sciatic nerve, leading to pain. It is worth to mention that only 10% of the population have their sciatic nerve running through the piriformis muscle. The other 90% involves the nerve running safely under this muscle.
Trauma to the lower back, such as a fall or car accident, can cause compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.
Rarely, tumours or infections within the spine or pelvis can compress the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica.
In some cases, the growing uterus during pregnancy can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica.
- Why Choose us?
- Highly Rated Physiotherapy Clinic in Harley Street area
- Over 20 years industry experience
- Evidence based practices
- Patient centered care
- Specialists in chronic pain
- Compassionate care – we listen, understand, and adapt treatment to your needs
- Tailored long-term plans – practical, step-by-step strategies for lasting relief and better quality of life
- Conditions we treat
How we treat Sciatica
Treatment for sciatica will depend on the underlying cause of the condition. MSK Therapy is one of the most popular and effective non-invasive options for treating sciatica.
Typically our interventions for sciatica may include:
Corrective Interventions that will help to re-align the body’s movement and take excess pressures off all relevant structures, including the impinged nerve. Some examples of corrective interventions we carry out are:
- Soft tissue therapy
- Joint Mobilisations
- Corrective Exercise
Special Orthopaedic Interventions that will instantly reduce the pressure on the impinged nerve. Some examples of Special Orthopaedic Interventions are:
- Spinal traction / Spinal decompression
- Disc bulge exercises
- Spinal stenosis exercises
- Degenerative disc disease exercises
MSK Physical Therapy to boost the body’s natural healing power by promoting nutrient reach blood to the affected areas and by improving the body’s Functionality (Balance, Strength, Flexibility and Coordination). This is achieved with the use of Therapeutic Exercises.
Life style advice. There are activities that could make your sciatica symptoms worse and prevent healing, and some other activities that could help you recover. We will go through your daily routine and provide tailored advice on how you could modify the different activities, finding a golden mean between practicality and best possible outcomes.
At Optimove Clinic we look at the whole picture and because we use different modalities to address the issue and not just one modality or just a method, we have all of the tools to help you.
- Why we are considered the best
At Optimove Clinic, we take a different approach compared to other clinics. While they tend to “chase the pain” by focusing solely on treating the actively painful area, we take a holistic approach to pain management. We understand that pain in one area may be linked to dysfunction in another part of the body. By addressing the root cause of the pain, rather than just the symptoms, we can provide more effective and long-lasting relief.
At our clinic in Marylebone, our team of Advanced therapists use a variety of non-invasive treatment techniques to help our patients with sciatica. Whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic sciatica, we can provide the care and support you need to get back to living pain-free.
- Some Interventions we use
- Soft tissue mobilisation and manipulation.
- Trigger point therapy.
- Vibration therapy.
- Shockwave Therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Arthrokinematic optimisation (movement of joint surfaces)
- Osteokinematics optimisation (gross movements of bones at joints).
- Shockwave Therapy
- Fascia and connective tissue treatment/ optimisation.
- Shockwave Therapy
- Neural Drive optimisation.
- Muscle firing rate and synchronisation encasement.
- Inter and intra muscular coordination optimisation.
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How to get to Optimove Clinic
33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone
Cavendish Square Gardens – 33 Cavendish Square
- 33 Cavendish Square is a large, tall building. It is facing the garden in the centre of the square. There a Pret A Manger right next to it .
- Get into the building through the glass revolving doors.
Walking Directions from Oxford Circus
- Come out of Exit 4 at the north-west corner of Oxford Circus (you’ll be on Regent Street facing north).
- Walk straight up Regent Street (heading north) for about 20–30 seconds.
- Take the first left onto Cavendish Place.
- Walk straight along Cavendish Place for around 1–2 minutes.
- The road opens into Cavendish Square.
- 33 Cavendish Square is the large, tall building on your left. There a Pret A Manger right next to it . The square gardens should now be on your right.
- Get into the building through the glass revolving doors.
Parking Information
- Q-Park: 1–5 Cavendish Square — offering convenient access to our building. This car park is right in front of our building.
- NCP Car Park: 23–27 Marylebone Road — just a short distance from Cavendish Square.
- On-Street Parking: Limited on-street parking is available in the vicinity, but it is subject to restrictions and charges. Please check local signage for details.
57 Wimpole Street, Marylebone
Travel by public transport
The nearest Tube stations to 57 Wimpole Street are Oxford Circus and Bond Street. Both are about a 10-12 minute walk away.
Parking
Short-term meter parking in surrounding streets and long-term car parking, at Q-Park Oxford Street and Q-Park Harley Street is available.
1 Blythe Rd, West Kensington
By Tube / Train
Kensington (Olympia) is the nearest tube station to Blythe Road (7-min walk).
- Exit the station onto Olympia Way.
- Turn left and walk along Olympia Way heading south.
- At the junction, turn right onto Hammersmith Road (A315).
- Take the first left onto Blythe Road.
- Out clinic will be on your left, just a short walk along Blythe Road.
By Bus
Kensington Olympia (P) is the nearest bus stop, covered by routes 9, 27, and 110. It’s approximately 4-min walk from the clinic.
- Alight at the Kensington Olympia (P) stop on Hammersmith Road.
- Walk east along Hammersmith Road then turn left onto Blythe Road.
- Our clinic will be on your left immediately as you turn in.
By Car & Parking Nearby
Our clinic sits in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), so on-street parking along Blythe Road itself may be restricted during certain hours — always check the signage.
For off-street parking, the closest options are:
- Olympia Hilton NCP on Holland Road, Kensington, W14 (6-mins walk).
- Hammersmith Grove NCP on Grove Road, W6 (10-mins walk).
- JustPark pre-bookable private spaces on Blythe Road.
At Optimove our aim is to help you move better by delivering personalised reformer pilates, personal training sessions and physiotherapy treatments in Central London.
Contact
Marylebone
33 Cavendish Square
W1G 0PW, London
West Kensington
VisitHealth
1 Blythe Rd
W14 OHG, London
