WAPT_Sciatica : Back Pain

Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet.

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STANDUP TO SCIATICA Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, youmay be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. If you are suffering from sciatica, it is important to find its root cause. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If there are changes in posture,musclestrengthor pelvicalignment,thenerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. “Enjoy The SeasonWithout Fear Of Pain!”

Manypeopleoftenthinkanx-rayorexpensiveMRI isfirstneeded to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find its root cause. Recent studies show that nearly 1million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause.Withanew imagingtechniquecalledmagneticresonance neurography,69%ofthepatientswerefoundtohaveatrapped sciaticnervedeep inthebuttockbyamusclecalledthepiriformis. It is known that in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. TRADITIONS

The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It even reaches down to the foot and therefore, can be irritated anywherealong itspath.Withsciatica,theconsequentachecan befeltanywherefromthebaseofthespine,thebuttocksorthe backofthethighand legs.Eventinglingsensations inthetoescan be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.

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Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain Someseeminglyharmlesshabitscanalsocontributetothe irritation of the sciatic nerve. A frequent bad habit is crossing of the legs for extended periods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica ThespecialistsatWAPTplayacrucialrole inevaluatingandtreating sciatica, as well as other common back problems. Our physical therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. WhencomingtoWAPT,ourfriendlyandknowledgeabletherapists spendtimewithyou.Wetrainyouonspecificandeasyexercisesthat willrelievethepain inyourbackand legs.Inaddition,ourspecialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you canfeel likeyourselfagain.Ourcutting-edgetreatmentsaredoctor recommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals.

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Knowing all this should give you a head start in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall.

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2 Special Offers Only for Former and Current PT Patients To Celebrate the Holidays we are offering free screens to current and former patients. Back sore from putting up the lights? Are your knees getting sore from walking the mall? Do your feet get sore from standing and making all those holiday cookies? Don’t ignore your aches and pains Your body is telling you something important.

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