Online Physiotherapy
for Sciatica & Sciatic Nerve Pain
in Chennai

Yes. Clinical research confirms that tele-physiotherapy achieves equivalent or superior outcomes to in-person care for sciatica. Patients in Chennai receive the same expert clinical diagnosis and personalised treatment protocols from Dr. Ponkhi Sharma PT via secure HD video call. No travel, no waiting room — just expert care from your home in Chennai.

Yes. When the underlying cause is correctly identified and treated, the vast majority of sciatica cases resolve fully without surgery or injections. Dr. Ponkhi has treated thousands of sciatica patients online with an 80%+ complete resolution rate.

Most patients notice a significant reduction in leg pain within 2–4 sessions. Complete resolution typically occurs within 6–12 weeks, depending on severity and cause. Acute sciatica responds faster than chronic presentations.

Stay gently active. Complete bed rest delays recovery for most sciatica presentations. However, certain movements (particularly forward bending with a disc herniation) can worsen sciatica. Dr. Ponkhi will identify your 'directional preference' and prescribe safe movement immediately.

Less than 10% of sciatica cases require surgery. Even disc herniations causing sciatica resolve spontaneously in 90% of cases within 12 weeks. Surgery is considered only for severe, progressive neurological compromise — which Dr. Ponkhi will flag immediately if present in your assessment.

Back pain is localised to the lumbar spine. Sciatica specifically refers to pain that radiates from the lower back into the buttock and down the leg, following the sciatic nerve pathway. Sciatica is caused by nerve compression — not just muscle pain.