Ah, sciatica… Or should I say, “AHHHH! SCIATICA!” The pain in the literal you-know-what that just won’t quit. You’ve tried everything, right? Stretching, massage, chiropractic. Maybe even muscle relaxers or surgery. You’re tossing and turning in bed, frantically searching online for how to relieve sciatica pain at 2 a.m. while swearing at your sciatic nerve for having the nerve to ruin your life.
I hear you, so let’s get you sciatica relief NOW!
If you’re dealing with sciatic nerve pain, sciatica when pregnant, or the kind of nagging, chronic sciatica pain that just won’t budge with the usual remedies, it’s time to stop suffering and start healing with Bowen therapy. Never heard of it? No worries. What’s important is what it can do for you so you can finally get the relief you deserve.
What is Sciatica, and Why is It So Painful?

If you’ve wondered what causes hip pain that radiates down the leg, meet sciatica. What even is sciatica and where is the sciatic nerve located? The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body, running from your lower back through your hips, buttocks, and down each leg. When this nerve gets irritated (usually because of pressure from a herniated disc, tight muscles, sitting too much, or even pregnancy) you get sciatica pain symptoms:
- sharp, burning, or shooting pain from the low back, through the buttocks, and down one leg
- numbness or tingling in the leg
- weakness in the leg making it difficult to walk, stand, climb stairs, or lift things
- muscle spasms
- difficulty sleeping
Super fun, right? Because it’s such a big nerve with so many twists and turns through the body, when it gets aggravated you not only feel discomfort like down the leg pain, but you feel weakness too.
So, where is sciatica pain felt, exactly? Most people feel it in the lower back, the butt cheek (pick a side, it rarely plays fair), and down the back of the leg. It can range from a dull ache to shooting, stabbing pain that makes you wanna curse out loud and/or topple over.
Massage vs. Bowen Therapy for Sciatica

When that sciatica pain comes barreling through, your first instinct might be to book a massage and listen, I get it. I’ve practiced massage for over ten years, so I understand how massage therapy can feel amazing, especially when you’re desperate for relief. Does massage help sciatica? Well, while massage is great for relaxing tight muscles that can cause sciatica, it doesn’t always get to the root of the problem. So if massage therapy does not work for your sciatica pain, keep reading.
Enter Bowen Therapy (or Bowenwork), your new best friend. Unlike massage, which focuses on kneading out muscle tension, Bowenwork uses gentle, rolling movements over specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system and trigger your body’s own natural healing response. It works on the fascia (the connective tissue that holds everything together) to release muscle tension just like massage, but it also works with the nervous systems to unravel deepest trauma and stubborn misalignments that are often at the heart of chronic sciatica pain.
Massage can feel good in the moment, but Bowen works to address the deeper issues causing your sciatic nerve pain, particularly when nothing else seems to help. Stubborn, chronic pain is Bowenwork’s specialty. Plus, it’s gentle enough for sciatica when pregnant or if you are sensitive to deep touch, while still being powerful enough to tackle chronic pain that’s been hanging around for years.
Psst! If you do receive massage therapy for sciatica, be sure your massage therapist is addressing the low back, hips, glutes, and pelvis!
How Does Bowen Therapy Work for Sciatica?
Bowenwork targets key areas of tension in the lower back, hips, glutes, and pelvis — basically, all the spots where your sciatic nerve might be getting pinched or irritated. By stimulating the stretch reflex in the fascia and calming the nervous system, Bowen therapy helps your body release that deep tension and restore balance. It is also DEEPLY relaxing ‘cause let’s face it – sciatica is exhausting.
With Bowen Therapy, you can expect:
- Reduced pain all over, usually in one session
- Reduced inflammation and irritation around the sciatic nerve
- Relief from tight muscles compressing the nerve
- Improved circulation to speed up healing
- Increased mobility and flexibility in the lower back and hips
- Increased relaxation and sense of peace
And because Bowen works to reset the body’s natural healing mechanisms, the results are often long-lasting, unlike a massage, which sometimes just puts a Band-Aid on the problem.
Why Choose Bowen Therapy for Chronic Sciatica?
If you’ve tried every sciatica disease treatment under the sun and you’re desperate to relieve sciatica pain now, it’s time to give Bowenwork a shot. It’s especially effective for chronic sciatica pain or cases where nothing else seems to work. Search for Bowenwork practitioners in your area and book your session today.
Even better, if you’re searching for Bowen massage in Fairhaven, you’ll find my practice right here at Healing with Lindsey, ready to give you something even better than a traditional massage: a true solution to your sciatica pain symptoms.
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Don’t let sciatic nerve pain keep you sidelined any longer. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, or that “mystery” discomfort that flares up out of nowhere, Bowen Therapy is here to help. It’s gentle, effective, and most importantly, gets results that last – fast.
Let’s get you back to living your best life without wincing every time you sit, stand, walk, or sneeze. Book your Bowen Therapy session today at Healing with Lindsey in Bellingham and experience the magic for yourself. Your sciatic nerve will thank you.