Nerve Pain & Neurodynamics Physiotherapy - Sciatica & Referred Pain, Sydney
Neurodynamics refers to how nerves move, slide, and tolerate load as the body moves. Healthy nerves are designed to glide smoothly through surrounding tissues and adapt to stretch and compression without producing pain. Symptoms can arise when nerves become sensitised or restricted, often due to prolonged postures, repetitive movements, injury, inflammation, or reduced movement variability. Neurodynamic-related pain is common and does not necessarily mean nerve damage, but rather that the nerve is not coping well with current demands.
Common Signs and Symptoms
Aching pains, or sharp, burning, tingling, or electric-type pain
Pins and needles or numbness in the arms or legs
Pain can be localised in the neck or low back, or refer down the arms of legs
Sensations of tightness or pulling, pain
Symptoms that fluctuate with posture, activity, or load
How Atlas physiotherapy Can Help
Detailed assessment of symptom behaviour, aggravating movements, and daily loads
Neurodynamic testing to assess nerve sensitivity, mobility, and tolerance to movement
Evaluation of contributing factors such as posture, spinal movement, strength, and control
Education to explain nerve-related pain and reduce fear around symptoms
Graded nerve mobility and loading exercises tailored to your tolerance
Manual therapy and exercises to address surrounding joint or soft tissue restrictions affecting nerve movement
Progressive return to normal movement, work, and exercise with improved nerve resilience
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Atlas Physiotherapy is located in Leichhardt, easily accessible from across Sydney's Inner West, including Annandale, Balmain, Petersham, Stanmore, Newtown, and Glebe.