Sciatica Treatment Denver
Stop Chasing the Symptom, Start Fixing the Cause
That shooting pain down your leg, the numbness in your foot, the burning sensation that makes sitting unbearable — if you've been told it's sciatica, you already know how disruptive it can be. What you may not know is that sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and that the way it's traditionally managed — rest, anti-inflammatories, and waiting it out — often leaves the underlying cause completely unaddressed. At Get Back Physical Therapy in Denver, we dig deeper.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve — typically from the lower back through the glute and down one leg, sometimes all the way to the foot. It's caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which can happen for several reasons including disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, piriformis involvement, or referred pain from the lumbar spine.
The experience of sciatica varies widely. Some people feel a sharp, electric sensation. Others describe a deep ache, heaviness in the leg, or patches of numbness. Understanding exactly what's driving your symptoms is the first and most important step in treating them effectively. Sciatica that has been present for weeks or months — or that has been partially treated with medication or injections — often requires a more nuanced rehabilitation approach than an acute episode.
Common presentations we work with include:
Shooting or burning pain from the low back into the leg
Numbness or tingling in the thigh, calf, or foot
Weakness in the leg or difficulty with certain movements
Sciatica aggravated by sitting, bending, or prolonged standing
Sciatica in runners, cyclists, and desk-based workers
How We Treat Sciatica at Get Back PT
Effective sciatica treatment starts with a thorough assessment — not just of your spine, but of how your whole body is moving and what's placing excess demand on the sciatic nerve. From there we build a plan that addresses the root cause, not just the leg pain.
Your treatment plan may include:
Neurodynamic assessment to evaluate how your sciatic nerve is moving and where it may be sensitized
Lumbar and hip assessment to identify the mechanical drivers of nerve irritation
Pain neuroscience education to help you understand why nerve pain can feel so alarming — and why that alarm doesn't always mean damage
Manual therapy and joint mobilization to reduce compression and restore mobility in the lumbar spine and hip
Nerve mobilization techniques to improve sciatic nerve movement through surrounding tissues
Progressive loading and strengthening to build the capacity your spine and hip need to stop compressing the nerve in the first place
Why Choose Get Back PT for Sciatica in Denver?
As a cash-pay practice, we have the time to do sciatica treatment right. Insurance-based clinics often limit sessions to 30 minutes and push passive treatments because that's what reimburses. We don't operate that way. Every appointment is dedicated one-on-one time with your clinician, focused entirely on understanding and resolving what's driving your symptoms.
Sciatica is also one of those conditions where fear-avoidance becomes a major obstacle to recovery. Clients often arrive having been told to avoid bending, lifting, or sitting — which over time makes the nervous system more sensitive, not less. Our approach is designed to reverse that pattern: building understanding, reducing fear, and gradually reintroducing the movements that have become associated with pain. The goal is never just pain relief — it's restoring your confidence in your body and your capacity to move freely again.
Ready to Stop Living Around Your Sciatica?
If sciatica is controlling your daily life and you're ready for a more thorough, individualized approach to treatment, Get Back Physical Therapy is accepting new patients in Denver now — no referral required.
You don't have to keep waiting for it to go away on its own. Let's figure out what's actually going on and build a plan to fix it.
Our Team
Dr. Brett Green
Founder | Physical Therapist & Personal Trainer
Brett Green, PT, DPT, is the founder of Get Back PT & Performance in Denver. He created Get Back to bridge the gap between rehab and getting back to the things people actually enjoy, whether that’s running, lifting, sports, or everyday life.
His approach combines physical therapy, strength training, and performance to help clients feel better, get stronger, and keep moving forward.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sam Heller
Sam Heller is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Personal Trainer with more than a decade of coaching experience. He combines strength training and rehab to help clients move better, build confidence, and stay active, especially when pain or uncertainty around exercise gets in the way.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys biking, lifting, and keeping up with his young son.