Sciatica & Herniated Disc Treatment
Sciatica — radiating pain from the low back into the leg — is most commonly caused by a herniated or bulging disc compressing a nerve root. It’s painful, disruptive, and often treatable without surgery when managed properly.
What We Treat
- Lumbar disc herniation and bulging discs
- Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy)
- Spinal stenosis-related leg symptoms
- Degenerative disc disease with nerve involvement
- Post-surgical lumbar spine rehabilitation (discectomy, laminectomy, fusion)
Our Approach
We don’t just treat the pain — we figure out why it’s happening and address the root cause. Our evaluation identifies movement patterns, positions, and loads that provoke or relieve your symptoms, then builds a program around that:
- Directional preference exercise — specific movements that centralize and reduce your symptoms
- Manual therapy — lumbar mobilization, neural mobilization, and soft tissue work
- Core stabilization — progressive strengthening to protect the spine under load
- Movement retraining — lifting mechanics, posture, and activity modification
- Dry needling — for associated muscle spasm and guarding
No Referral Needed
Wisconsin’s Direct Access law means you can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral. Most cases of sciatica respond well to physical therapy — start treatment early for the best outcomes.
The Forward PT Standard
Every session at Forward Physical Therapy is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides, no double-booking, no exceptions. We combine evidence-based rehabilitation with our proprietary Return+ testing platform to deliver measurable outcomes — not just subjective notes.
Our Locations
Fitchburg: 6250 Nesbitt Rd, Suite 500, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Edgerton: 102 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: (608) 561-7733