Sciatica & Physical Therapy
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 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 be healed.
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
What it means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as theother leg,you likelyhavesciatica. Your next step is to see what is causingthepressureonyoursciatic nerve.
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Sources americanmigrainefoundation.org/understanding-migraine americanmigrainefoundation.org/understanding-migraine-cat/migraine-triggers www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3072494
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Congratulations! Congratulations to our outstanding employee, Amanda Altemus, for her acceptance into the PTA Program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge this summer! We are so proud of you.
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