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Sciatica: How Physical Therapy Can Help
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1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side. Follow these steps: Self-Test for Sciatica
If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact a physician immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the-counter painkillers may alleviate pain, but in-depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. These treatments, hand picked by medical professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals today, and ask about physical therapy options. Your mobility is important, and your back can absolutely be healed. Are you letting back pain hold you back? Call Breckenridge Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
What it means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tinglingdoesnotgoupashighas the other leg,you likelyhavesciatica.Your nextstep istoseewhat iscausingthe pressure on your sciatic nerve.
Staff Spotlight
DR. ELLIE ALLAN, DPT is welcoming new clients who are motivated, looking for a place to optimize their health and wellness and seeking compassionate care. As a ski and pilates instructor Ellie developed a passion for sharing the therapy of movement. As a new mom she is sensitive to the needs of clients who are challenged by the demands of daily life and is excited about sharing her own experience in learning to prioritize her own health after the birth of her daughter last year. Ellie studied biology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and physical therapy at Regis University in Denver. She loves working with all types of patients across the life span including those who have any type of general orthopedic injuries, long and short term neurologic conditions and amateur/competitive athletes. Her current clinical passion is working with and advocating for men and women with pelvic health issues. Her approach to pain management is unique and sensitive to the changing needs of her clients. Ellie’s clinical tool box includes manual therapy skills, pilates-based physical therapy and trigger point dry needling. Ellie and her family; husband Matt, daughter Hailey and dog Tyndall, spend most of their quality time biking, camping, climbing skiing and traveling the world. This long time Summit County local would love to become part of your health care team.
Call Breckenridge Physical Therapy at 970.485.3421 , or visit our website at breckenridgephysicaltherapy.com to schedule your appointment today!
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