Pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg can be frightening. Many people call it sciatica. If you are looking for sciatica treatment in Khulna, this guide explains what it is, what causes it, and how physiotherapy can help.
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is pain along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from your lower back, through your buttock, and down the back of your leg. When the nerve is pressed or irritated, you can feel pain anywhere along that path.
Sciatica is a symptom, not a disease by itself. A proper examination is needed to find what is causing it.
Common signs of sciatica
- Pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down one leg
- Sharp, burning, or electric-like pain
- Tingling, pins and needles, or numbness in the leg or foot
- Pain that gets worse when sitting, coughing, or bending forward
- Pain on one side of the body more than the other
Common causes
- A disc problem in the lower back pressing on a nerve
- Tight muscles in the buttock pressing on the nerve
- Narrowing of the space around the nerve in the spine
- Joint stiffness or irritation in the lower back or hip area
- Long hours of sitting, lifting heavy loads, or poor posture
Only an examination can tell you which cause applies to you. If your pain starts in the back itself, read our guide to back pain physiotherapy in Khulna.
When to see a doctor first
Get medical help urgently if you have:
- trouble controlling your bladder or bowels
- numbness around the groin or inner thighs
- weakness in your leg or foot that is getting worse
- pain after a fall, accident, or serious injury
- fever together with back pain
- severe pain that does not ease with rest
How physiotherapy can help sciatica
At Back in Motion in Khulna, treatment starts with understanding your symptoms and examining how you move.
1. Assessment. We ask where the pain travels, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your day. Then we check your back, hips, leg strength, and nerve movement.
2. Your plan. You hear what we found, what the goals are, and how progress will be checked.
3. Treatment. Depending on your case, treatment may include manual therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, electrotherapy, and targeted exercises.
4. Home program. You learn simple exercises and movement habits to continue between visits.
Sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes, and sometimes longer, depending on your case. See what happens in your first physiotherapy session in Khulna for more detail.
Simple habits that may ease sciatica
These tips can support your recovery, but they do not replace an assessment:
- Change position often. Do not sit in one position for hours.
- Keep moving gently. Long bed rest usually slows recovery.
- Avoid lifting heavy loads while the pain is strong.
- Take short walks during long work or travel.
- Stop any movement that sends sharp pain down your leg, and ask your physiotherapist what is safe.
Meet the doctors
Dr. Md. Abdullah Yousuf, D.O. is an osteopathic physician who works with musculoskeletal conditions, structural assessment, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Dr. Tazia Sardar, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works in orthopedic, sports, pediatric, and women’s health rehabilitation.
Not sure how to choose a clinic? Read our guide to the best physiotherapist in Khulna.
Visit our Khulna branch
Address: Khulna-Satkhira Highway (west side of Notun Rasta), Tipna, Dumuria, Khulna-9250
Opening hours: Every day, 10am to 9pm
Phone: +880 1313 71 72 71
Learn more on our physiotherapy center in Khulna page.
Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy help sciatica?
Physiotherapy helps many people with sciatica. Your physiotherapist will examine you and tell you whether it is the right option for your case.
How long does sciatica last?
It varies from person to person. It depends on the cause, how long you have had it, and how your body responds. Your physiotherapist will explain what to expect after your assessment.
Should I rest if I have sciatica?
A short rest during a painful flare-up can be fine, but long bed rest usually slows recovery. Gentle movement is often better, as long as it does not make the leg pain much worse.
Do I need an MRI before physiotherapy?
Not always. Your physiotherapist or doctor will decide after examining you whether any scan is needed.
How much does sciatica treatment cost in Khulna?
Fees are given after your consultation, because every patient needs a different plan. Call +880 1313 71 72 71 to ask.
This article is general information, not medical advice. See a doctor first if you have severe pain, new weakness or numbness, or a recent injury.