July 8, 2023

Are Sciatica and Sciatica Knee Pain Connected?

We’ve already covered what can cause sciatica flare-up and what to do to manage it but given the way that the body is designed sciatica knee pain is something that you may have to deal with as a result of sciatica.

How Sciatica and Sciatica Knee Pain Are Connected

The Peroneal Nerve is the key here as according to Health Central, “sciatic nerve pain and other related symptoms can take a trip all the way down to the end of your leg and make a pit stop in your knee via a branch of the sciatic nerve known as the peroneal nerve.”

The Peroneal  Nerve

This nerve is crucial to the lower parts of the body, particularly things like the feet, legs, and toes. A number of daily activities can damaged the nerve. These activities might surprise you including wearing high boots and crossing your legs as well as things like trauma to the knees or fractures to the fibula which are more extreme.

You will also feel the pain in your knees as you may be hard-pressed to put weight on or straighten them. You may also feel pain around the affected knee. Heavy physical activity such as exercise or weight lifting as well as things like labour or construction work can place serious strain on the knee. 

Peroneal Nerve and sciatic knee pain

Treatment for Sciatica Knee Pain

sciatica knee pain

Treatment for Sciatica Knee pain is crucial for not only helping to reduce pain but also help with quality of life and return to a sense of normalcy. 

According to Alliance Physical Therapy Partners, “Sciatica is not a medical condition itself, but is a symptom of whatever condition is affecting your sciatic nerve.”

Myofascial Release

Your myofascial tissue is a network of tissue that spreads throughout your entire body. This gentle constant massage helps to release tightness and pain throughout your myofascial tissues. 

Myofascial release is used to find the condition affecting the nerve and treat it. Manual techniques to release areas of tension and pain in the body. 

This can help reduce pain, increase circulation and improve range of motion.

The massage therapists at Easy Cozy Wellness in Abbotsford, BC, are experienced in helping to treat sciatica knee pain. Call Easy Cozy Wellness today to book your appointment.






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Are Sciatica and Sciatica Knee Pain Connected?