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THE SOLUTION YOU NEED Finally No More Back Pain & Sciatica!

Didyouknowthat over 80%of peopleacross theworldwill suffer an episode of back pain at some point in their lifetime? If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you knowhowhindering it can be. With chronic back pain, radiating leg pain, or stinging sensations across the sciatic nerve, it can be difficult to live your life to the fullest. If you find yourself in pain when bending down, standing up, or lifting objects, it’s time to see a physical therapist. At Pittman Physical Therapy, we are fully equipped to treat any back pain youmay be experiencing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find outmore about how our services can benefit you! The Differences Between Back Pain and Sciatica: It can be difficult sometimes to determine the differences between general back pain and sciatica. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain that is caused by a compression

or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body – it is approximately 2 centimeters wide, extending all theway down your back, your buttocks, underneath the piriformismuscle, and to the backs of your legs and your feet. It is made up of several nerves that exit your lower back from the lumbar and sacral levels (L4-S3), transmitting sensation and muscle control. Common culprits of sciatica development include weakness in the gluteal muscles or tightness in the piriformis muscle, as they can compress and irritate the sciatic nerve. Common Sciatica Symptoms: The sciatica symptoms reported from patients tend to vary. Somemay experience a deep ache in the buttocks, while others experience a severe pain radiating down one of their legs. It is also possible to feel a tingling or numbness in the back of the leg, calf, or foot. If left too long without

proper treatment, irritation can become more severe and affect the strength of your leg muscles. Common Sciatica Treatment: The safest, easiest, and most effective mode of sciatica treatment is through physical therapy. Physical therapy examines the root cause of pressure on the nerve and works to quickly alleviate that pressure. Our licensed physical therapistswill analyze the movements of themuscles surrounding the sciatic nerve, in addition to the back and hip joints. They will design an individualized treatment plan based on the specific needs of each patient, in order to strengthen the affected muscles, improve joint flexibility, and prevent problems fromoccurring again in the future. Contact us today at 901-850-5246. We can help you find the cause and the solution to your back pain and sciatica.

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