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Do you have shooting pains down one leg? If you live with sciatica, you know how uncomfortable it can get. Sciatica is a condition that develops from compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. People with sciatica typically report feeling pain in their lower back, buttocks, and down their leg(s). Fortunately, physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica pains. At Eastern Shore Physical Therapy, our therapists can help you figure out what you are dealing with and resolve it! Physical therapy treatments can help relieve your sciatica pain and speed up the healing process. It is in your best interest to consult with a physical therapist before symptoms become too severe. If you livewith sciatica, or you think youmay be experiencing sciatica symptoms, contact Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today to discover how to help. How Physical Therapy Can Help Sciatica When patients begin their physical therapy sessions early enough, they can manage their pain quickly and in a straightforward manner. Targeted stretching and strengthening exercises are vital to treating sciatica pain. Our physical therapists will also teach you an exercise program you can do at home to manage your pain. Targeted stretches for sciatica are designed to resolve restrictions in the joints and muscles that contribute to your pain. The initial assessment will help your therapist establish what’s known as a PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SCIATICA PAINS
“directional preference,” meaning what helps the patient feel and move better. Strong core muscles can provide pain relief because they support the spine, keeping it in alignment and facilitating movements that extend or twist the spine with less chance of injury or damage. The core comprises muscles in the lower back, abdominals (stomach), gluteus (buttock), and hip muscles. Physical therapy is much more budget-friendly for the average person, especially when symptoms are addressed early. When physical therapy treatments are performed at the start, the need for expensive diagnostic tests or invasive surgeries typically becomes obsolete.
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3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you to come in for an appointment.
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
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