Sciatica Pain and Treatment

Sciatica pain, aka Piriformis Neuralgia, is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the Sciatic nerve. This is the form of Sciatica I can treat with massage for the most success.
 

There is another form in which the nerve is compressed by a vertebrae. That version doesn't respond as well to massage, but in some cases I have been able to provide the person with some limited pain relief.

​

The primary massage styles I use for sciatic pain relief are: Massage for Piriformis Neuralgia, Deep Tissue Massage, Structural Integration aka/Rolfing, Orthopedic massage (as used in physical therapy or a chiropractors office).