Watch the video to find out if IDD Therapy can help you with sciatica, stenosis, or disc problems 

Are you wondering whether IDD Therapy can actually help sciatica, spinal stenosis, or disc problems - and you’re in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire?

I might be able to help you!  What I want to do is guide you through the conditions that IDD therapy can help with so you know if IDD therapy its going to be right for you. 

What IDD Therapy? (in plain English!)

IDD stands for Intervertebral Disc Decompression. It’s a non-surgical, computer-controlled treatment designed for disc-related and nerve-related back/leg pain. You lie comfortably supported while the system gently targets the exact spinal level shown on your MRI.

• A precise stretch helps take pressure off the nerve.

• A gentle oscillation (a therapeutic “wiggle”) encourages fluid back into the disc - think of it like pumping up a tyre.

• With better pressure and fluid balance, the irritated nerve has space to settle.

Watch the video 'Can a herniated disc cause leg pain or sciatica'?

If you’ve felt sharp pain travelling from your lower back into your leg, you might be wondering if it’s sciatica and whether a herniated, slipped or bulging disc is the cause.

At Harpenden Sports & Spinal, we see this every day, and the good news is that most people recover without surgery.

If you know or suspect a disc issue, you can read more here. More information on Herniated Disc Treatment 

If you want to understand what's going on and what your can do to fix your disc injury - I'll guide you here.

What is a herniated disc?

Your spine is made of vertebrae separated by discs that act like shock absorbers.

A herniated disc (often called a “slipped disc”) happens when some of the soft inner material pushes through the tougher outer wall.

When this occurs in the lower back, it can irritate or compress the sciatic nerve. For a deeper dive into symptoms and how to get help, see our page on More informatio...

Watch the video 'What are the symptoms of sciatica and can a private clinic help?'

If you’ve ever felt sharp, shooting pain travelling from your lower back into your leg, you may be experiencing sciatica.

It can really effect your quality of life and ability to sleep well, do your job, look after children or grandchildren and do the activities you love. 

I'm going to help you understand what sciatica is but more importantly how you can get help. 

Sciatica is is one of the most common conditions we see at Harpenden Sports & Spinal, and the good news is that effective treatment is available at a private clinic without needing surgery.

 Find out more about Sciatica and Disc Pain

What is sciatica?

Sciatica is the name for pain that comes from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve  - the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower spine, through your hips and buttocks, and down each leg.

When a disc in the spine bulges or herniates, or if there’s narrowing of the sp...

Watch the video - what is the best treatment for sciatica in Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire?

Are you wondering what the best type of treatment is for sciatica and you live in the Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire area?

You’re in the right place.

I've been a specialist in sciatica pain for over a decade and  I know its a minefield of advice out there and a lot is not helpful. .So, I've put together a sciatica guide to simplify it for you so you know your next right step.

First: what is sciatica (and how it feels)

Sciatica is that sharp, shooting pain from your buttock down the leg. Because the sciatic nerve is involved, you may also feel:

• Burning, tingling, pins and needles

• Altered sensation or numbness

• Loss of strength/power in the leg

A common cause is a disc problem (slipped/herniated/prolapsed), though there are other reasons too.

Two phases to think about: acute vs. chronic

1) Acute phase (roughly the first 4 weeks)

Your body is in a rapid healing phase.

Su...