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With over 26 years of clinical experience, 69,000 consultations, and more than 7,000 patients treated, we provide trusted, results-focused care for sciatica and related conditions.
Sitting for any length of time
Walking or standing comfortably
Sleep and positioning at night
Work and daily activities
Sciatica is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.
This can develop for a number of reasons, including:
Disc bulge or disc herniation (slipped disc)
Nerve root irritation in the lower back
Joint restriction in the lumbar spine
Muscle tension affecting the nerve (for example, piriformis syndrome)
Spinal stenosis (narrowing around the nerves)
Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage)
Inflammation around the nerve
Poor posture or prolonged sitting
Previous back injuries
Sciatica is often aggravated by prolonged positions, particularly sitting.
At Osteopathic Consultancy, we recommend a simple approach:
Avoid staying in one position for longer than 20 minutes
Change position regularly
Keep gently moving throughout the day
Walking can help, but too much may fatigue muscles
Lying down can relieve symptoms, but staying too long may lead to stiffness or increased irritation
Sitting for long periods is often the biggest trigger
usually the most aggravating
better than sitting
helpful in short periods
often the most relieving
Even if a position feels comfortable, staying there too long can cause symptoms to flare when you move again.
Move regularly. Change position. Don’t stay still for too long. For more advice, see our Ergonomic Desk Setup Guide.
Understanding how your symptoms have developed is an important part of our assessment.
We look at how previous injuries, lifestyle factors, and movement patterns may be contributing to your current symptoms.
Your spine and movement
Your posture and daily habits
Your lifestyle and work demands
Previous injuries and contributing factors
We follow a structured approach to your recovery:
Hands-on Osteopathic treatment is used to reduce pain and improve movement.
This is supported with targeted exercises, mobility work, and practical advice to help manage symptoms day to day.
As your symptoms improve, we progress into strengthening and conditioning to support long-term recovery.
Reduce pain effectively
Support your recovery
Help prevent recurrence
Some patients come to us after trying other treatments without getting the results they expected.
We take a broader approach by assessing how your body moves as a whole, not just where the pain is.
We combine:
Osteopathy
Classical and Cranial Osteopathy
Rehabilitation principles
Movement-based approaches
Clinical Pilates (APPI)
Every patient is different, which is why we provide personalised treatment plans.
Your care may include:
Hands-on Osteopathic treatment
Rehabilitation exercises
Postural and movement advice
Strength and conditioning
Guidance on returning to normal activity
To help you manage your symptoms and return to normal activity
For some patients, this means:
Sitting more comfortably
Moving with less pain
Sleeping better
Returning to work and exercise
We are proud to be one of the most highly reviewed Osteopathy clinics in the Frimley, Camberley and Farnborough area.
Our approach is built around delivering the best possible outcomes.
Years experience
Consultations
Patients treated
Highly reviewed
We invest heavily in training and development to ensure consistent, high-quality care across our team.Consistency leads to excellence. Excellence leads to results.
Yes, prolonged sitting is one of the most common aggravating factors.
This depends on the cause, but many patients begin to notice improvement early in treatment with a tailored approach.
