Sciatica and Slip Disc (PIVD): A Non-Surgical Path to Recovery
August 18, 2026 · 6 min read · by Hari Om · 42
Sciatic leg pain from a slipped disc responds very well to the right combination of decompression, exercise, and posture correction.
A "slip disc" (Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, or PIVD) happens when the soft cushion between spinal bones bulges out and presses on a nearby nerve — most commonly the sciatic nerve, causing pain that runs from the lower back down the leg.
How we treat it
- Spinal decompression / traction: gently relieves pressure on the compressed nerve
- IFT / TENS: controls pain in the early, acute phase
- Core-strengthening exercises: protect the disc long-term and prevent recurrence
- Posture and lifting education: the single biggest factor in preventing a repeat episode
Most patients improve significantly within a few weeks of consistent physiotherapy, and surgery is rarely needed unless there are red-flag symptoms like loss of bladder control or progressive weakness — our doctors will always screen for these first.
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