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IS SCIATICA KEEPING YOU FROM ENJOYING LIFE?
Do you have shooting pains down one leg? If you live with sciatica, you know how uncomfortable it can get. Sciatica is a condition that develops from compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. People with sciatica typically report feeling pain in their lower back, buttocks, and down their leg(s).
Targeted stretches for sciatica are designed to resolve restrictions in the joints and muscles that contribute to your pain. The initial assessment will help your therapist establish what’s known as a “directional preference,” meaning what helps the patient feel and move better. Continued Inside.
Fortunately, physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica pains. At Physical Therapy Specialties, our therapists can help you figure out what you are dealing with and resolve it! Physical therapy treatments can help relieve your sciatica pain and speed up the healing process. It is in your best interest to consult with a physical therapist before symptoms become too severe. How Physical Therapy Can Help Sciatica When patients begin their physical therapy sessions early enough, they can manage their pain quickly and in
a straightforward manner. Targeted stretching and strengthening exercises are vital to treating sciatica pain. Our physical therapists will also teach you an exercise program you can do at home to manage your pain.
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