Condition · Spine & Nerve
Sciatica Relief — In-Home PT in Orange County
Sciatica isn't a diagnosis — it's a symptom. Dr. Vu finds the actual driver (disc, joint, nerve mobility, muscle entrapment) and treats it with a targeted plan at your home, no clinic commute required.
Recovery Phases
What Your Plan Looks Like
Weeks 1–2
Calm the Nerve
Directional preference loading, positional relief, nerve gliding, walking program, sleep posture coaching.
Weeks 2–6
Restore Motion
Hip and lumbar mobility, deep core re-education, progressive sitting and lifting tolerance.
Weeks 6+
Build Resilience
Strength, hinge mechanics, return to running/hiking/work — built to prevent recurrence.
What We Do
In-Home Care for Sciatica
We start with a thorough movement assessment to identify the source. Treatment combines directional preference exercises (often McKenzie-style), nerve gliding, manual therapy, hip mobility, and graded loading. Most patients see meaningful relief within 2–4 weeks.
- Movement-based diagnostic assessment
- Directional preference exercise prescription
- Nerve gliding (sciatic flossing)
- Manual therapy: lumbar and SI joint mobilization
- Hip mobility and glute strengthening
- Progressive lifting and posture coaching
FAQ
Common Questions
Will rest fix my sciatica?
Rarely. The right movement almost always helps more than rest — the trick is identifying which direction is right for your case.
Do I need an MRI?
Not always. Most sciatica responds to PT without imaging. We refer for MRI if you have progressive weakness, bowel/bladder changes, or no response after 4–6 weeks.
Can sciatica be cured?
For most people, yes — with the right plan and consistency. Recurrence is usually prevented by the strength and habits you build during rehab.