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 symptoms Where visceral, peripheral neurovascular, and CNS influences fit into your assessment How I use the symptom presentation and the LTAP® to narrow down the potential driver Odds 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 course Ep. 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain? Ep. 27: Sciatica Secrets Ep. 48: Small Intestine and Mesenteric Roots Ep. 157: The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal Pain Check out the Swelling Reduction Protocol Course Here! Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $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