Back Pain & Sciatica Treatment in Costa Blanca
Understanding Back Pain and Sciatica
Back pain and sciatica are among the most common and debilitating conditions affecting people over 50. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve — the longest nerve in the body, running from your lower spine through your hips and down each leg — becomes compressed or irritated. The result is a sharp, burning pain that can radiate from the lower back all the way to the foot, often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness.
The most frequent causes include herniated discs, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), piriformis syndrome, and degenerative disc disease. Poor posture, a sedentary lifestyle, and excess body weight can all accelerate these conditions. Without proper treatment, chronic back pain and sciatica can severely limit your mobility and quality of life.
Why Expats Over 50 on the Costa Blanca Are Especially Affected
The Costa Blanca attracts thousands of British and Northern European expats who retire here seeking sunshine and a relaxed lifestyle. However, the transition to retirement — combined with less daily movement, changes in physical activity patterns, and the natural aging of the spine — makes people over 50 particularly vulnerable to developing or worsening back pain and sciatica.
Many expats also delay seeking treatment due to language barriers, unfamiliarity with the Spanish healthcare system, or the mistaken belief that pain is an inevitable part of aging. At NordicFysio, we specialise in exactly this group: English and Swedish-speaking patients on the Costa Blanca who want effective, expert physiotherapy without the language stress.
The NordicFysio Treatment Approach
At NordicFysio, we take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to back pain and sciatica. Your treatment begins with a thorough physical assessment to identify the root cause of your pain — not just the symptoms. We then create a personalised treatment plan that may combine:
- Manual therapy — hands-on techniques to mobilise joints, release muscle tension, and reduce nerve compression
- Electrotherapy — TENS, ultrasound, and other technologies to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing
- Therapeutic exercise — targeted exercises to strengthen the core, improve posture, and prevent recurrence
- Postural and lifestyle advice — practical guidance on how to sit, sleep, and move to protect your spine
Around 3 in 4 patients referred to NordicFysio as candidates for surgery achieve lasting pain relief without an operation. We are committed to helping you avoid the risks of surgery and recover your independence, comfort, and quality of life.
We have clinics in Punta Prima (Av. de California, 9, Local 11) and Ciudad Quesada (Av. de las Naciones, 55, Local 1), both in Orihuela Costa. Our full team communicates in English, and we also have Swedish-speaking staff.
Book Your Free Consultation
If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica on the Costa Blanca, do not wait for it to get worse. Book a free consultation with our English-speaking physiotherapy team today. We will assess your condition, explain your options, and design a treatment plan tailored to your needs — so you can get back to living the life you moved here for.
Ready to take the first step? Contact our Costa Blanca clinic now or call us on +34 966 941 715 (Punta Prima) or +34 623 204 610 (Ciudad Quesada).