Sciatica treatment in Overton, near Basingstoke
If pain is travelling from your back or bottom down your leg, you may be looking for sciatica treatment near Basingstoke. I’m Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath (no. 11480) at our Overton clinic. Call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk.
- Free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, before you book
- £60 for 45 minutes, pay as you go
- Free parking at the clinic
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is pain caused by the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, being irritated or compressed.[1] It usually affects your bottom and the back of one leg, with sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
The NHS says the most common cause is a slipped disc, when a soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine pushes out, and lists a few other causes.[1] I can’t tell which applies to you from a web page; your GP can arrange further tests if needed, and I will tell you if I think you need them.
How an osteopath may help with sciatica
Osteopathy may help with sciatica, but I can’t promise any result, and everyone responds differently. What I do depends on what I find:
- Assessment. I ask about your symptoms and health, look at how you move and do simple tests. If you need medical attention first, I will say so.
- Explanation. I explain what I think is going on, in plain English, and we agree a plan.
- Hands-on treatment, if you agree. This may include soft-tissue work, mobilisation and, where suitable, manipulation (my approach). You can ask me to stop at any time.
- Exercise advice. I will suggest exercises to suit you.
What happens at your first appointment
A full appointment is 45 minutes and costs £60: your story, an examination, an explanation, treatment if appropriate and you agree, and a plan. Pregnant women are welcome. A free 15-minute consultation comes first if you want one. You pay as you go and you don’t need a GP referral. More on fees and booking.
Some people feel sore or achy for a short time after hands-on treatment. I will explain what to expect before we start, and you can call me if you are worried.
Looking after yourself in the meantime
The NHS suggests staying as active as you can, gentle exercise, heat packs, and asking a pharmacist about painkillers, and says not to sit or lie down for long periods.[1] Not sure what’s right for you? Call me on 01256 578137.
Visiting us at our Overton clinic
Our sciatica treatment is at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton, Hampshire RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. Patients also come from Whitchurch, North Waltham, Oakley and Andover. Free parking, including an accessible bay. Wheelchair accessible, with a small step at the entrance. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm; Saturdays with me by arrangement. Directions and a map.
Sciatica questions
Can an osteopath help with sciatica?
Yes, osteopathy may help with sciatica. At Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy, Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath, assesses how you move, explains what he thinks is going on, and agrees a plan with you that usually includes exercises and hands-on care. No result can be promised.
What are the symptoms of sciatica?
Sciatica usually affects the bottom and the back of one leg, often including the foot and toes. The NHS lists sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness and weakness, possibly worse when moving, sneezing or coughing. If you only have back pain, it is probably not sciatica. Sciatica on both sides needs urgent hospital care: go to A&E or call 999.
When should I see my GP about sciatica?
Go to A&E or call 999 for urgent hospital care if you have sciatica on both sides, weakness or numbness in both legs, numbness around the genitals or bottom, or trouble starting or controlling pee, or controlling poo, that is not normal for you. Call 111 if you feel unwell or the pain is severe or getting worse quickly. See your GP if it is getting worse or not improving after a few weeks, and call Rob on 01256 578137 too.
Do I need a GP referral to see an osteopath for sciatica?
No. You can book directly with Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy without a GP referral. An appointment with Robert Green costs £60 for 45 minutes, pay as you go. A free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, is available first. Call 01256 578137 or book online.
Where can I see an osteopath for sciatica near Basingstoke?
Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy is at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. Patients also come from Whitchurch, North Waltham, Oakley and Andover. Appointments are Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm, with Saturdays by arrangement. Parking is free. Call 01256 578137.
Book an appointment
Choose a time that suits you below, or call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk first.
Get urgent help if you have any of these signs
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain or sciatica and:
- your sciatica is on both sides, or you have weakness or numbness in both legs that is severe or getting worse
- you have numbness around or under your genitals, or around your bottom
- it is hard to start peeing, you cannot pee or control it, or you cannot control your poo or do not notice you need one, and this is not normal for you
- you have pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs
- how your genitals feel during sex has changed, or you cannot get or keep an erection, or cannot orgasm
- you have chest pain
- it started after a serious accident, such as a car accident
Cauda equina syndrome: the NHS describes this as nerves at the bottom of your spine becoming compressed.[3] The first three signs above include the ones the NHS lists for it, and any of the signs above could mean another serious back problem. Either way, you need urgent hospital care. Do not drive yourself: ask someone to drive you, or call 999. Bring any medicines you take.
Optional: a printable cauda equina warning card from the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).
Call 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if you have back pain or sciatica and:
- you feel hot, cold, shivery or generally unwell
- the pain is severe and sudden, or getting worse quickly
Call 111 or get help from 111 online. Please don’t wait for an appointment with me.
See your GP and call me on 01256 578137 if you have sciatica and:
- the pain has not improved after a few weeks of home treatment, is getting worse, or stops your normal activities
- you have numbness in a leg that is new, spreading or getting worse
- you are worried about the pain or struggling to cope
Other back pain signs to tell your GP, and me, about
- you’ve lost weight without trying to
- a lump or swelling in your back, or a change in its shape
- pain that is no better after rest, or worse at night
- pain that is worse when sneezing, coughing or pooing
- pain at the top of your back, between your shoulders
Unsure? Ring me and I’ll talk it through.
Source: adapted from NHS Sciatica [1], Back pain [2] and, for the cauda equina description, Ankylosing spondylitis: Complications [3], accessed 3 November 2026. The 111 list and extra back pain items are from the Back pain page, adapted for sciatica. The “call me” lines and the list order are additions, not NHS wording.
Sources
- NHS. Sciatica. Accessed 3 November 2026.
- NHS. Back pain. Accessed 3 November 2026.
- NHS. Ankylosing spondylitis: Complications (cauda equina syndrome section; the NHS has no separate cauda equina page; page last reviewed 5 January 2023). Accessed 3 November 2026.