Sciatic nerve pain can change daily life quickly. Medway, MA residents who experience the burning, shooting, or numbing sensation that travels from the low back into the leg often discover that simple things — sitting, driving, putting on socks — become exercises in caution. The root cause is usually compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often from a disc, tight hip rotators, or joint dysfunction in the lumbar spine. The good news is that the vast majority of these cases respond to a thoughtful, hands-on physical therapy program — no medication or surgery required.
A short drive from Medway, PhysioHealth Physical Therapy in North Attleboro takes an evidence-based approach. Founder Dr. Christopher Gomes, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist with deep experience in spine and lower back conditions. Your evaluation focuses on identifying the real driver — disc-related, joint-related, soft tissue, or neural — and your plan is tailored to that finding. Treatment frequently blends the McKenzie Method, manual therapy, Graston, nerve mobilizations, and progressive strengthening of the core, glutes, and deep stabilizers.
The personalized approach means treatment can be precise. Your therapist works directly with you the entire session, watches how you respond, and adjusts on the spot. It’s focused attention on your case.
If sciatica is dictating what you can and can’t do, the route back is shorter than you’d think. Medway residents can reach our North Attleboro clinic quickly — schedule an evaluation today and start moving toward lasting relief.
Most people who come in with sciatica have already tried rest, ice, stretching from the internet, or over-the-counter medication. A skilled physical therapy program goes a step further by identifying which structures are actually involved — lumbar disc, piriformis muscle, sacroiliac joint, or a combination — and treating the cause rather than the symptom. With consistent care, most patients see meaningful improvement within a few weeks, and many resolve completely without medication or imaging.
Serving Medway, MA from our North Attleboro clinic. Learn more about physical therapy in Medway, MA, or browse our Areas We Serve hub for the full region.