IS IT BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA?
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The different mechanisms do not change the essential characteristic defining lower back pain; it is felt in the lower back and/ or buttocks.
the most effective solutions. It may seem insignificant, but it turns out to be one of the most important steps towards a solution. 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. EXERCISE THERAPY — 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. Supervised exercise therapy includes directional exercises, proper postural exercises, nerve mobilization, or strength exercises. Working with a physical therapist is, hands down, the best thing you can do when you are looking to overcome back pain or sciatica. A physical therapist can identify the cause of the back pain/sciatica and present you with helpful strategies to reduce your pain, strengthen your back and improve your function. If you're experiencing back pain or sciatica, don't wait. Call Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today and schedule your first appointment to have your condition assessed and get the guidance you need to get back to life! Call 254-301-7374
Often people are told they have sciatica when they experience pain in the buttock, but sciatica is a different classification and has its characteristics. 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. It can be so severe that people struggle to do everyday activities.
SCIATIC NERVE
Sciatica pain develops in the nerves that exit the spinal canal and travel into the legs, and so while the pain itself technically starts in the back, the experience of the pain is felt in the leg(s). What's more, sciatica pain doesn't always develop like pain in the traditional sense. Sciatica can be tingling, numbness, and weakness in the leg(s). How Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Relief If you are experiencing back pain or sciatica and haven't talked to a physical therapist about your concerns, then now is the time to take action. Working with a physical therapist can help you understand what you are dealing with and, most importantly, how to resolve it once and for all! Whether you come to physical therapy with lower back pain or sciatica, your physical therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the finding. EDUCATION — Understanding what you are experiencing and how to manage it can help you be proactive and find a solution. Understanding what is going on, and more importantly, what you can do about it, is one of
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EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
This exercise helps to strengthen back & core. BIRD DOG 4-POINT ARM & LEG RAISE Begin by placing your knees and hands on the floor, with your hips and shoulders at a 90° angle. While keeping stable and engaging your core muscles, lift one arm and an opposite leg straight out toward the horizon, with your thumb pointed to the ceiling. Place both arm and leg back down to starting position. Perform 10 repetitions and then repeat this exercise with the opposite arm and leg. To build stability, this exercise can first be performed using only the arm or leg, and the opposing arm or leg can be added once ready for progression.
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