Sciatica and hip pain

Where massage can help

Sciatica describes pain along the path of the sciatic nerve. Sometimes tight muscles in the buttock and hip, like the piriformis and glutes, irritate the area and add to the pain. Easing those muscles can make a real difference to how you walk and sit.

How Rafael treats it

He checks how your hips and lower back move, then works the glutes, piriformis, hip rotators, lower back and hamstrings with deep tissue and trigger point techniques, adjusting pressure as the area settles.

How long to book

90 minutes is best for a first visit, so there's time for the hips, lower back and legs together.

When to see a doctor first

Massage is not a substitute for a diagnosis. See a GP or physio first if the pain followed an injury, if you have numbness or weakness in the leg or foot, or straight away if you have numbness around the groin or any change in bladder or bowel control.