If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomatic of sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable.
STRUGGLING WITH SCIATICA PAIN? FEEL BETTER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
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STRUGGLING WITH SCIATICA PAIN? FEEL BETTER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomatic of sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable. What Is Sciatica? A Sciatica is pain that radiates alongside the sciatic nerve. This nerve, which branches from your lower back — spanning across your hips, buttocks and legs — can be injured or stressed in several ways. The most common cause of sciatica-related pain is inflammation along the spine, where compressed nerves are aggravated. While sciatica pain can be intense, it is treatable. A lot of sciatica cases, in fact, can be resolved without operation — and within just a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe sciatica spawned from leg weakness, bladder changes or nerve issues, there’s still hope. What Causes Sciatica? In most cases, sciatica occurs when one of the back’s discs are herniated. It can also happen if the spine narrows —an effect called spinal stenosis. Asweage,ourbacksundergoa lotofstress.Thisstresstakesatoll,causing inflammation inseveralareas. Ifthis inflammationreachesacertainpoint, it may compress these nerves — resulting in pain.
What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica?
Sciatica back pain is normally noticed as a pain radiating from the lower back. Often, this pain extends to the buttock, spiraling down the leg and extending to the calf. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain itself can be dull, aching or even sharp. In some cases, the compressed nerve may feel like it burns. In other cases, the compressed nerve may simply issue a sharp jolt of pain. Some people experiencing sciatica may experience leg numbness, tingling or weakness. If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility altogether. How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact a physician immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the-counter painkillers may alleviate pain, but in-depthphysicaltherapy isoftenneeded.Physicaltherapycanreduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. Thesetreatments,hand-pickedbyprofessionals,cancompletelyeliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals today, and ask about physical therapy options.Your mobility is important, and your back can be healed.
SELF EVALUATION A 3 0 S E C OND S E L F -T E S T F O R S C I AT I CA
• Do you have back pain or leg pain with standing or walking? • Do you have a shooting pain in your leg when you stand up? • Do you need to sit down for a minute for the pain to go away? 30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica 1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side. What It Means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have Sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. Call us to schedule an appointment Cornerstone PT can help you relieve your Sciatica pain. Sources: https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/what-is-sciatica#1 https://www. medicinenet.com/sciatica/article.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435
Take charge of your Sciatica pain by calling us or by visiting our website at www.cornerstone-pt.net. We can help get your life back.
EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO HELP SCIATICA PAIN
INGREDIENTS: • 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion • 2 cloves garlic • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves SLOW COOKER TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI DIRECTIONS: In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.
BRACE MARCHING While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down. Next, perform on your other leg. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. Repeat 10 times.
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HAVE YOU MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE?
Keep up with your physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and prevent further injuries. If your pain doesn’t subside, consult with your therapist about what other things might be causing pain. Call Cornerstone Physical Therapy for a complimentary injury consultation. We will guide you so you can get back to the activities you love. HAS YOUR PA I N COME BACK? 1 2 3 ORTHOPEDIC CARE • Strains/Sprains • Neck & Head Aches • Low Back/Spine Conditions • Arthritis/DJD • Tendonitis • Surgical Repairs/Reconstruction • Manual Therapy ONCOLOGY REHAB • Cancer Related Fatigue • Post-mastectomy Pain • Neuropathy (including balance and coordination) • Lymphedema • Surgical or treatment-related recovery SPORTS MEDICINE • Injury Assessment, Treatment, Education & Prevention • Knee, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle Rehab • Overhead Athlete (Throwing Injuries) • Sports Performance Enhancement
An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses.
This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2020. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
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