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IS IT BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? EITHER WAY, RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU FIND RELIEF! Do you experience pain when bending down or lifting objects? Are you experiencing pain in your leg or numbness in your foot? You could be suffering from back pain and sciatica. If you find yourself in pain, it’s time to see a physical therapist at Restore Physical Therapy.
Sciatica is often a debilitating condition that is a result of compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The condition most commonly is associated with pain radiating down the leg. While “sciatica” may sound severe, it’s entirely curable. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering it can be. It can be so severe that people struggle to do activities of daily living. Fortunately, we are experts at treating any back pain or sciatica you may be experiencing. Contact Restore Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how physical therapy can help you find relief! What Is The Difference Between Back Pain & Sciatica? Lower back pain starts in and around the spine itself. The source of the pain comes from injury or irritation of
the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments, and other soft tissue. Although sciatica is a commonly used term, it may also be confusing because it is sometimes used to describe any type of back or leg pain. But true sciatica refers to pain that radiates downwards from the lower back/buttock region along the course of the nerve into the thigh and lower leg. Sciatica may include paresthesias (i.e., numbness and tingling), weakness in the muscles of the foot and lower leg. In severe cases, it can include changes to bowel and bladder function. While back pain and sciatica can be intense, both are treatable with physical therapy, often within a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe pain, there’s still hope!
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