Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
BRING IN THE NEW SEASON WITHOUT BACK PAIN
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• Farewell Griffin & Cass
• Healthy Recipe
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlights
Did you know that over 80% of people across the world will suffer an episode of back pain at some point in their lifetime? If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering 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 Activa Physical Therapy, we are fully equipped to treat any back pain you may be experiencing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out more about how our services can benefit you! Thedifferencesbetweenbackpainandsciatica. Itcanbedifficultsometimes todetermine thedifferencesbetweengeneralbackpainandsciatica.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 the way down your back, your buttocks, underneath the piriformis muscle, and to the backs of your legs and your feet. It is made up of several nerves that exit your lower back from the lumbarandsacral levels (L4-S3), transmittingsensationandmuscle 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 sciaticasymptoms. Thesciaticasymptoms reported frompatients tend to vary. Some may 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 therapists will analyze the movements of the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve, in addition to the back and hip joints. Theywilldesignan individualized treatmentplanbasedon thespecificneeds of each patient, in order to strengthen the affected muscles, improve joint flexibility, and prevent problems from occurring again in the future. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for back pain relief today!
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