11/24/2025
Most people with ‘sciatica’ have no idea what’s actually going on, and that’s really not their fault.
The words sciatica, nerve pain, pinched nerve…they all get mixed together, though they can describe very different things.
Here’s the truth:
1️⃣ Leg pain from the back doesn’t always mean the sciatic nerve is involved.
2️⃣ Nerve pain doesn’t always equal a ‘pinched nerve’ (this is actually way more rare than people realize).
3️⃣Triggering movements aren’t something to avoid, they’re actually a big part of the solution when approached right.
When you finally understand what type of pain you’re really dealing with, the whole picture gets less scary. You realize your body isn’t “broken”… it’s just sensitive. And sensitivity improves with the right kind of loading, pacing, and progressions.
If your symptoms have felt confusing, inconsistent, or just plain frustrating…that’s extremely common.
Know what else is extremely common? A full recovery. With the right plan and understanding.
If you want help making sense of your sciatica and finding a plan that actually works, send me a DM with the word “RELIEF”
