Burning pain down the leg. Tingling. Numbness. Electric shock sensations. Pain while sitting, walking, coughing, or bending.
Sciatica is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — forms of spinal pain.
At RRMG, we specialise in assessing and treating sciatic and radicular pain using a precision-based approach focused on identifying the exact structures and mechanisms contributing to your symptoms.
Not all leg pain is the same.
Sciatica may originate from disc irritation, nerve compression, spinal narrowing, inflammation, or mechanical dysfunction within the lower spine. Understanding the true cause is critical in choosing the most effective treatment pathway.
Some patients experience:
Symptoms may fluctuate depending on posture, movement, sitting, walking, or physical activity.
In many cases, patients are told they simply have “back pain,” when in reality the symptoms relate to a specific nerve pathway within the lumbar spine.
Disc Prolapse / Disc Herniation
A spinal disc may bulge or protrude, irritating nearby nerve roots.
Foraminal Stenosis
Narrowing around the nerve exit pathways can place pressure on the nerve during standing or walking.
Nerve Root Inflammation
Inflammation surrounding the nerve can produce burning, hypersensitive, or electric pain patterns.
Mechanical Spinal Dysfunction
Instability, loading patterns, or spinal movement dysfunction can contribute to ongoing nerve irritation.
Degenerative Changes
Age-related changes in the spine may alter mechanics and nerve space over time.
Your assessment may include:
Our goal is to identify:
Our approach may include:
Our focus is not simply temporary pain relief.
We aim to:
Many patients arrive feeling frustrated, anxious, or confused after months of conflicting advice or recurring symptoms.
Our role is to simplify the process through:
No. Sciatica can result from multiple causes including disc irritation, foraminal stenosis, inflammation, spinal degeneration, or mechanical dysfunction.
Yes. Many patients improve with conservative management, rehabilitation, movement correction, and targeted non-surgical interventions.
Sitting can increase disc pressure and tension around irritated nerves, particularly in disc-related sciatica.
Yes. Tingling, numbness, burning sensations, and weakness may indicate nerve irritation or compression.
Injections are designed to reduce inflammation and assist recovery, but long-term improvement often requires addressing the underlying mechanical and functional contributors as well.
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Dr Rogers has had a rich and illustrious career so far, which is continuing to grow and develop. Everything Ralph has been involved in since qualifying has added value to his knowledge and experience, but there have been some impressive highlights to note:
2018 – Present Founder Medical Director: Rogers Regenerative Medical Group (RRMG)
2012 – 2024 Medical Advisor – National Basketball Association
2008 – 2018 Medical Director: The London Sports Injury Clinic London
2010-2011 First Team Doctor, Chelsea Football Club
2007- 2010 The Football Association (Team Physician for England under 19 and development squads)
2005-2006 Medical Advisor: Trinidad & Tobago World Cup Football Team
2002 – 2008 Club Doctor: Walsall Football Club, West Midlands England
1998 – 2009 Medical Director: Medical & Orthopaedic Sports Therapy,
2000 – 2005 Sports Physician: Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Birmingham
