Sciatica Treatment in Amsterdam
Sciatica — pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock and leg — is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. At Alter Physio & Acupuncture in Amsterdam Zuid we look for what is irritating the nerve and treat the cause, not only the symptom. Care is available in English, Dutch and Japanese.
What sciatica feels like
Typical signs include a sharp or burning pain down one leg, tingling or numbness, and pain that worsens with sitting, bending or coughing. Sciatica is a symptom rather than a diagnosis — the goal of assessment is to find the source, often in the lower back, hip or surrounding muscles.
How we treat it
After a whole-body assessment we combine hands-on treatment, targeted exercise and movement advice to reduce nerve irritation and restore comfortable movement. Most cases settle without imaging or injections. Sciatica is closely linked to lower-back pain, so we treat both together. Explore our physiotherapy approach.
Why Alter Physio
Physiotherapist Hide Kuwabara traces pain to its origin and corrects how the body moves — for fast relief, root-cause treatment and long-term prevention. You can book directly without a GP referral.
Frequently asked questions
Many people notice improvement within a few weeks of starting treatment, though it depends on the cause and how long symptoms have been present.
Usually not. Most sciatica is assessed and treated without imaging, and no GP referral is needed to start physiotherapy in the Netherlands.
Gentle movement is usually better than bed rest. We guide you on the right activity and exercises for your stage of recovery.
Amsterdam Zuid, at Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 665A, 1082 LG Amsterdam, easy to reach from across Amsterdam and Amstelveen.