How Physical Therapy Can Help If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact your physical therapist as soon as possible. Although Medical News Today asserts that over- the-counter painkillers may help alleviate pain, in-depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reduce sciatica compression with manual therapy techniques and by carefully introducing stabilization exercises, nerve glides and relaxation techniques.
1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side. Follow these steps: Self-Test for Sciatica
What it means: If you experience pain, numbness or tingling ineither legorone legdoesnot lift as high as the other leg, you may have sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciaticnervebycontactingyourphysical therapist.
These treatments, tailored specifically to your complaints and physical findings, can help eliminate your sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back or leg pain, don’t wait. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Let us help improve your mobility and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
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We have added a 9:00 am Pilates class on Wednesdays starting February 6th. We are happy to add new classes as needed so let us know if you are having difficulty getting into class. We do have classes throughout the day and great instructors so please be open to various times and instructors. Weare runningaspecialpromotion from February1st toFebruary22nd on select Pilates or Yoga Class packages. Please look for the email describing the promotion in your inbox as of January 31st and the flyers that will posted in the clinic.
QUADRUPED ALTERNATING ARM & LEG LIFT Startonyourhandsandknees.Engageyour lowerabdominalsbypullingyour belly button to your spine. Slowly raise your opposite arm and leg without shifting your trunk to the side or arching your back. Return the arm and leg to thestartingposition.Repeatwiththeoppositearmand leg.Hold for3-5seconds and repeat 10 times on each side.
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