UNDERSTANDING BACK PAIN
Beingeducatedaboutyourbackpaincanhelpyoumake the rightchoices toovercome itasquicklyaspossible.Oneof thebiggestproblemswithbackpain is that it lingers. This leads many people to deal with back pain for years on end without seemingly anyend insight.While there isbackpain thatdevelopsasa resultofstrainorsprain, there is also something called low back degenerative disc disease, which happens when thediscs inyourspineweaken.This frequentlydevelopsasa resultof repetitive back injury and can also develop as a result of age. With degenerative disc disease, thespacebetween thediscsbegins tocollapseandbecomeunstableandwillcause back pain to develop. When you work with a physical therapist to overcome back pain as a result of degenerative disc disease, your physical therapist will begin by strengthening core muscle groups, which includes the abdominal wall, and will provide you with targeted massage and stretching techniques to alleviate pain. Whilesomebackpain iseasy to identifyaspain,suchas is thecasewithdegenerative disc disease, there are other situations in which the pain may be a bit more complicated to understand. One of the most common back issues experienced in the United States is sciatica pain, and this sort of pain is often a lot more difficult to identify — especially by those who aren’t familiar with the problem. How can you tell the difference between back pain and sciatica pain? The answer is that sciatica pain is characterized by the following factors: • Constant pain is only present in one side of the buttocks or leg • The pain becomes worse when you are sitting • The leg pain develops more as a burning, tingling or searing sensation, and not as a plain ache • There is a sharp pain that occurs at times, making it sometimes difficult to stand or walk • The pain is radiating, shooting down the leg and sometimes even into the feet and toes
Sciatica pain develops in the nerves that connect the lower back to the legs, and so while the pain itself is generated from the back, a lot of time, the experience of the pain is more largely associated with the upper legs. What’s more, sciatica pain doesn’t always develop like pain in the traditional sense. Sciatica pain instead causes a buildup of tingling, numbness and weakness in the lower back and upper legs, and the pain isn’t consistent either. The sensation will typically run through the leg in waves, causing discomfort at seemingly unpredictable times. If you are experiencing back pain and you haven’t talked to a medical professional about the concern, then now is the time to take action. Working with a physical therapist can cut your time struggling with back pain literally in half. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us.
Source:https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica
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Hello all, Matthew Derrick, PTA here, with a message for past andpresentpatients.With thenewyearuponusmany of our new year’s resolution plans are in full swing. The clinic has seen an influx of returning and new patients seeking relief from returning arthritic pain. As many of us embark on achieving our 2020 fitness goals, it is important to nurture those tissues that may be experiencing some increased stress. Here are some tips to avoid being sidelined by old and new aches and pains. 1 Sleep. Sleep is important for your body to recover. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night; you will be much happier, more relaxed, and have less pain. 2. Diet. It’s important to give your body the nutrition it needs to function, eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and some starches at every meal to keep a balance in your nutrition. Above all else, drink 100oz of water a day. You must hydrate.
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