Question 1

Can physiotherapy cure sciatica?

Accepted Answer

For most people, yes. Research shows the large majority of sciatica cases, roughly 80 to 90 percent, settle with conservative care like physiotherapy and do not need surgery. A physiotherapist matches exercises to your specific cause so the nerve is decompressed rather than aggravated.

Question 2

How long does sciatica take to heal with physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Most acute sciatica improves within four to eight weeks. Chronic or disc-related cases can take longer and usually run as a course of six to twelve sessions, with home exercises in between.

Question 3

Is physiotherapy better than surgery for sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy is the recommended first-line treatment for sciatica without red-flag signs. Surgery is reserved for cases that do not respond to conservative care or that show clear nerve damage. Your physio and a doctor decide together when a spine clinic referral is needed.

Question 4

How much does sciatica physiotherapy cost in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Home physiotherapy with BestDOC starts from AED 300 for a 60-minute session with a DPT, MSc Speech Therapy, German-certified Lymphedema Physiotherapist, DHA & MOH licensed. A full sciatica course is quoted as a package; a clinic course in Dubai is commonly cited at roughly AED 2,000 to 5,000.

Question 5

Can I do sciatica exercises at home safely?

Accepted Answer

Gentle nerve glides and extension exercises help many people, but the right direction depends on your cause. The wrong movement can worsen disc-related sciatica, so have a physiotherapist assess you first and adjust the plan as you recover.

Question 6

When is sciatica an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Numbness around the groin or buttocks, loss of bladder or bowel control, or weakness in both legs can signal cauda equina syndrome. These are emergencies, call 998 or go to a spine clinic immediately. BestDOC is not an emergency service.

Question 7

Does a doctor need to see me before physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A short GP assessment is useful to rule out red flags and confirm the diagnosis before exercises begin. BestDOC can send a doctor at home to screen and, if needed, prescribe, then hand over to your physiotherapist.