How Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Massage therapy can be an effective treatment option for alleviating the symptoms associated with sciatica. Here are several ways in which massage can help: 1. Reducing Muscle Tension Massage therapy helps to relax tight muscles in the lower back, hip