SCIATIC PAIN MASSAGE IN HOLLAND
Is radiating pain making it impossible to sit, stand, or sleep? Sciatica isn't just a backache—it’s a disruptive, sharp, or tingling sensation that travels from your lower back through your hip and down your leg. It can make the simplest tasks, like driving down US-31 or sitting at your desk, feel unbearable. At Massage Sci, I specialize in evidence-informed massage therapy designed to calm the sciatic nerve and release the muscular tension that keeps you in pain.
why choose Massage Sci?
Sciatica is often a symptom of something else happening in the body. Whether it’s a disc issue, piriformis syndrome, or simply "protective guarding" from the surrounding muscles, your nervous system is likely in a state of high alert. My approach includes:
beyond the "knot": I don't just poke at the painful spot. I look at how your hips, pelvis, and lumbar spine are interacting. What kinds of activities make it better or worse. Sleep position. Ergonomics at work. It all has a part to play.
nervous system desensitization: Nerve pain requires a "strategic and methodical" touch. Aggressive "brute force" can often make nerve inflammation worse; I use techniques that encourage the nervous system to let go of its protective grip.
evidence-informed techniques: My massage therapy sessions blend myofascial release, nerve gliding concepts, and functional movement to help you relax.
I provide evidence-informed massage and specialize in chronic or persistent pain, with a biopsychosocial lens. The techniques I use are often called sports or medical massage. I use a strategic and methodical approach over brute force -- no one with pain should leave with more of it. I may also provide recommendations for at-home care.
common symptoms
Whether the pain just started, or has been with you for years, or for as long as your can remember. You're not alone. Many of my clients from Holland, Zeeland, and surrounding West Michigan come in seeking relief from:
radiating pain: Sharp, searing, or electric-like pain that travels into the glutes or legs.
numbness & tingling: That super annoying "pins and needles" sensation that makes it hard to trust your footing.
deep aches: Often felt deep in the buttock (sometimes called Piriformis Syndrome).
positional pain: Discomfort that gets significantly worse after sitting for long periods or upon standing up. Or all of the above.