Sciatica rehabilitation in Standish, Wigan

Support built around everyday activity

Where rehabilitation is suitable, we agree practical goals such as tolerating a walk, managing your working day or returning to exercise. Your plan may include activity advice, graded movement and progressive strengthening. Hands-on treatment may be used where appropriate as part of that plan.

We review how you respond and adjust the programme, rather than giving everyone the same stretches. Tell us about any change in leg symptoms or strength so we can reassess the next step.

When to speak to your GP

See your GP if symptoms are worsening, preventing normal activities or have not improved after a few weeks of self-care. We can help you discuss whether rehabilitation is appropriate, but a clinic appointment should not delay medical care.

Symptoms that need emergency help

Go to A&E or call 999 for symptoms on both sides; severe or worsening weakness or numbness in both legs; numbness around your genitals or bottom; or new difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder control, or loss of bowel awareness or control. These can signal a serious spinal problem. Do not drive yourself.

Read the NHS sciatica guidance for full advice.

Your appointment in Standish

Bring any relevant reports or letters and wear clothes that let you move comfortably. It helps to tell us what makes symptoms better or worse and which activities you most want to regain.

For symptoms mainly affecting the back, explore our back pain rehabilitation page. You can also read about lower back pain and staying active or meet our sports rehabilitation team.