NAT Trigger Point Course | Treating Sciatic Nerve Pain (1 hrs)
Treating Sciatic Pain
3 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Stuart Hinds
Sciatic pain is one of the most common complaints encountered by rehabilitation and manual therapy professionals, yet it is often misunderstood and oversimplified.
Treating Sciatic Pain provides a practical, clinically focused approach to understanding and managing the many causes of sciatic symptoms, including trigger points, soft tissue dysfunction, peripheral nerve entrapments, and movement-related contributors.
Presented by internationally respected sports massage therapist Stuart Hinds, this course combines manual therapy techniques, assessment strategies, therapeutic exercise instruction, and clinical reasoning to help practitioners work more effectively with clients experiencing sciatic pain.
Course Overview
This 3-hour CE/CPD certification course explores the assessment and treatment of common forms of sciatic pain using a combination of soft tissue therapy, manual therapy, movement assessment, trigger point therapy, and therapeutic exercise strategies.
Participants will learn how trigger points may contribute to sciatic symptoms, how peripheral nerve entrapments can mimic or aggravate pain patterns, and how to develop a more complete understanding of the factors influencing client presentation.
The course integrates practical treatment demonstrations with therapeutic exercise videos designed to support long-term recovery, movement quality, and functional improvement.
Supported by video instruction, illustrated course materials, companion course content, lesson quizzes, final examination, certification, subtitles, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured framework for working with one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in practice.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Sciatic Pain Mechanisms | Understanding the common causes and contributing factors associated with sciatic symptoms |
| Trigger Points & Referred Pain | Recognising how myofascial trigger points may contribute to pain patterns that resemble sciatica |
| Peripheral Nerve Entrapments | Identifying common nerve entrapment patterns and differentiating them from other causes of sciatic pain |
| Assessment Strategies | Developing a structured approach to clinical evaluation and treatment planning |
| Manual Therapy Techniques | Applying practical soft tissue and manual therapy interventions |
| Therapeutic Exercise | Using movement and exercise strategies to support recovery and long-term function |
Course Content
The course combines trigger point therapy, soft tissue treatment, nerve entrapment concepts, therapeutic exercise, clinical assessment, and practical treatment demonstrations.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Understanding Sciatic Pain | Common causes, presentations, and contributing factors |
| Trigger Points and Sciatic Symptoms | Referral patterns and myofascial contributors to pain |
| Peripheral Nerve Entrapments | Assessment and management of common entrapment patterns |
| Manual Therapy Applications | Soft tissue techniques and treatment demonstrations |
| Therapeutic Exercise Progressions | Exercise strategies to support movement quality and recovery |
| Clinical Integration | Combining assessment, treatment, and exercise into effective management plans |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, nurses, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, and fitness professionals.
It is particularly valuable for practitioners who regularly work with clients experiencing low back pain, buttock pain, leg pain, nerve irritation, movement dysfunction, or suspected sciatic symptoms.
About Stuart Hinds
Stuart Hinds is one of Australia's leading soft tissue therapists and a highly respected educator in sports massage and remedial therapy.
He regularly lectures on remedial soft tissue techniques at Victoria University in Melbourne and is internationally recognised for his work with Australian Olympic teams across four Olympic Games.
With decades of experience working with elite athletes and complex musculoskeletal conditions, Stuart combines practical clinical reasoning with highly effective treatment approaches that can be immediately applied in practice.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | Online video tutorials covering assessment, treatment techniques, and therapeutic exercise applications |
| Fully Illustrated Workbook | Supporting course text covering sciatic pain, trigger points, nerve entrapments, and treatment principles |
| Companion Course | Structured learning modules designed to reinforce key concepts and clinical application |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks throughout the course to reinforce learning |
| Final Exam | Online examination and certification included |
| Certificate | 3 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Unlimited access to all course materials |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
Treating Sciatic Nerve Pain
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Stuart Hinds explains sciatic nerve pain in a clear and practical way. The course helped me better understand the difference between true sciatic symptoms and referred pain patterns.”
“The assessment sections were very useful. I now feel more confident thinking through lower back, gluteal, and leg pain presentations.”
“I appreciated how the course looked beyond the nerve itself and considered trigger points, soft tissue restriction, and movement factors.”
“The demonstrations were practical and easy to follow. Stuart’s treatment approach felt realistic for everyday clinic work.”
“This course helped me understand why so many clients describe leg pain as sciatica when the cause may be more complex.”
“The explanations around piriformis, gluteal trigger points, and peripheral nerve irritation were especially helpful.”
“A well-structured course that connects anatomy, assessment, manual therapy, and rehabilitation considerations.”
“The course gave me a better framework for deciding when hands-on treatment may help and when referral is appropriate.”
“I found the discussion of nerve entrapment and pseudo-sciatica very valuable for clinical reasoning.”
“Stuart presents the material with clarity and confidence. The course made a confusing topic much easier to manage.”
“The treatment demonstrations around the hip, glutes, and lower back gave me several techniques I could apply immediately.”
“I appreciated the emphasis on careful intake, symptom behaviour, and not assuming every posterior leg pain case is sciatic nerve compression.”
“The course helped me explain sciatic-type symptoms to clients in a more accurate and reassuring way.”
“A practical course for therapists who regularly see clients with lower back, buttock, and radiating leg pain.”
“The material helped me connect posture, movement, hip mobility, and soft tissue findings into a more complete picture.”
“Stuart’s clinical examples were clear and made the assessment process feel much more organised.”
“The course improved how I approach clients with recurring gluteal pain and symptoms travelling into the leg.”
“I liked the focus on clinical reasoning, symptom patterns, and appropriate treatment choices.”
“The course was clear, practical, and immediately relevant to the types of cases I see in sports massage practice.”
“A very useful course for understanding sciatic nerve pain, referred pain, and the soft tissue factors that can complicate both.”
