Butt, hip, or leg pain that just won’t go away — but your scans look “fine”? You’re not alone, and it may not be where the pain actually starts. In this episode of Ask Giri – The Physio Show, registered physiotherapist Giri Srinivasan breaks down the real story behind sciatica — and why it’s often misunderstood. In this video, you’ll learn: What sciatica really is (and why it’s not one diagnosis) The difference between referred pain, radicular pain, and radiculopathy Why leg pain can come from your lower back, even without back pain How sneezing, bending, or sitting can trigger nerve-related symptoms Warning signs you should never ignore (weakness, numbness, loss of control) Why expert assessment matters more than guessing or Googling symptoms Through real patient stories, this episode explains how nerve pain can show up in unexpected ways — dull aches, sharp lightning pain, or even silent weakness — and how physiotherapy helps identify the true source. If your pain feels confusing, stubborn, or doesn’t add up, this video is for you. 👉 Book a physiotherapy assessment and let a trained professional decode your pain pattern. 👉 Subscribe for more evidence-based insights on pain, movement, and recovery. Your comeback starts with understanding what your body is telling you. #Sciatica #LegPain #BackPain #NervePain #Physiotherapy #AskGiri #PhysioEducation #PainExplained #RadicularPain #Radiculopathy #ReferredPain #SpineHealth #LowerBackPain #MovementMatters #EvidenceBasedPhysio #PainRelief #PhysioLife #InStepPhysio

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