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Risk Factors For Back Pain And Sciatica The risk factors often associated with back pain are: • Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e., prolonged sitting)
thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the finding. Education — Understanding what is going on, and more importantly, what you can do about it, is one of the most effective solutions. Education seems small, but consistently it has been shown to help! Stay active — It is essential to stay active despite the intensity of the pain. Your physical therapist can help you identify modifications to painful tasks and help you be safe and active. Exercise — Supervised exercises are vital to a successful outcome. A physical therapist will tailor your exercises, monitor you, and progress you based on your individual needs. Manual therapy — Physical therapists often use manual therapy for their patients with sciatica. Manual therapies include a variety of techniques that move one or more joints within normal ranges of motion to improve spinal joint motion or function. It can also include soft tissue techniques that help to alleviate pain and allow for more mobility and improved function. Our therapists know the solutions that work. Supervised exercises that include movements, postural corrections, nerve mobilization, and/or strengthening effectively provide relief. Starting physical therapy treatments early in the diagnosis is the best way to quickly improve and resolve your pain. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, call Restore Physical Therapy today. Don’t live with the pain any longer – get relief with physical therapy!
• Limited muscle flexibility • Spinal/pelvic muscle weaknesses (aka “core” weakness) • Poor abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination (i.e., compensations due to injury)
• Spinal muscle and tissue damage (i.e., lifting strains or trauma from accidents) • Limited hip, spine, and pelvis mobility
In most cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated lumbar disc where the nerve root is irritated and/or inflamed by disc material ruptured. Risk factors for a herniated disk include: • Smoking • Repetitive lifting, bending and twisting • Sedentary lifestyle • Genetics • Excess body weight Physical therapy can help you identify what is causing your back pain and/or sciatica and resolve it successfully. The combination of education and activity modification can help set the stage for a successful outcome. How Physical Therapy Can Help With Sciatica If you’re experiencing back pain or sciatica, contact a physical therapist immediately. Your physical therapist will perform a It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up,
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Exercise Essentials
Seated Gentle Spinal Twist
1. Start by sitting up straight with your legs together straight out in front of you. 2. Bend one knee and cross that leg over your straight leg. 3. Gently twist your upper body across your bent leg using one arm to balance on the floor and the other to pull your knee closer to your chest.
suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! •Relieve hip and knee pain •Improve your gait •Save time •Save money •Improve your health naturally CALL 856-396-8131
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