Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: How Disc Bulges and Fascial Tension Cause Symptoms and What You Can Do

Sciatica, Back Pain, and Disc Bulges: A Dual-Method Approach at INPEAK

At INPEAK, we specialise in resolving complex back pain and sciatica using a comprehensive, body-wide approach that combines Spiral Stabilisation and Fascial Manipulation.

Many people experience sciatic symptoms—pain radiating from the lower back down through the leg—without understanding the root cause. That’s where our expertise comes in.

Sciatica: One Symptom, Multiple Causes

Sciatic-type pain can come from two broad sources:

1. Structural compression – such as a disc bulge or herniation pressing on a nerve root (discopathy)

2. Fascial and muscular compression – where tight tissue compresses the sciatic nerve along its path

These issues can produce nearly identical symptoms—burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain—yet require very different solutions. That’s why we start with a comprehensive biomechanical and fascial assessment to pinpoint what’s driving your pain.

Method 1: Spiral Stabilization for Disc-Related Back Issues

When a disc problem is present, Spiral Stabilization offers a proven recovery path by:

• Activating spiral muscle chains to offload pressure from the spine

• Encouraging natural spinal elongation and decompression

• Supporting the reabsorption of disc bulges by relieving compression on the disc space

By creating traction through coordinated muscle activation, Spiral Stabilization reduces nerve root irritation, improves posture, and helps address herniated or degenerated discs.

Method 2: Fascial Manipulation for Nerve Compression from Tight Tissue

When scans show no disc issues but sciatic pain persists, the cause is often fascia—the connective tissue network surrounding the body.

Nerves travel through and alongside fascial lines. When these lines tighten or densify from injury, inflammation, or poor biomechanics, they can compress or irritate nerves, leading to:

• Muscle spasms

• Radiating pain

• Reduced mobility

Through a detailed fascial assessment, we identify which fascia lines are restricting nerve flow and apply precise hands-on techniques to release them. This restores tissue glide, improves movement, and relieves nerve pressure.

Often, We Use Both

Many cases involve a combination of structural and soft tissue factors. That’s why we integrate both methods:

• Spiral Stabilization – to decompress the spine and reduce disc pressure

• Fascial Manipulation – to release tightness affecting the nerve pathway

This hybrid approach allows us to address nearly any cause of sciatic or lower back pain—and we often see improvements immediately during movement retesting.

What Makes INPEAK Different

• We identify the cause, not just the symptom

• We assess fascia, posture, and biomechanics together

• We combine two advanced, science-backed methods

• We create a tailored plan based on your body—not guesswork

  
  

Summary

Whether your pain stems from a disc issue, fascial tension, or a mix of both, INPEAK has a solution. Our dual-method approach pinpoints and treats the real source of your pain for fast, lasting relief.

If you’ve been struggling with sciatica or back pain without answers, let us show you how we can help you move—and live—better.

Ready to move faster, stronger, and more freely? Contact INPEAK Alderley Edge today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards optimized sports performance and lasting injury prevention.