Sciatica Is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis

Sciatica comes from the sciatic nerve, right… Right?This episode of the Unreal Results podcast was inspired by a recent conversation with a friend of mine who had self-diagnosed herself with sciatica. And while sciatica is often given as a diagnosis, it’s actually more of a description of symptoms than anything else. In this episode, you’ll hear how I actually think through sciatica and why those symptoms can have very different drivers beyond the sciatic nerve or lumbar spine.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to differentiate between several potential drivers of sciatica-like symptomsWhere visceral, peripheral neurovascular, and CNS influences fit into your assessmentHow I use the symptom presentation and the LTAP® to narrow down the potential driverOdds are high that someone with sciatica symptoms is going to walk into your practice. This episode will give you a more connected framework for thinking through what to assess and ultimately, what to treat.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the online LTAP® Level 1 courseEp. 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain?Ep. 27: Sciatica SecretsEp. 48: Small Intestine and Mesenteric RootsEp. 157: The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal PainCheck out the Swelling Reduction Protocol Course Here!Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming coursesThe Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual trainingLearn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster.📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PTONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW=================================================Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe!Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube