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.
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If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility altogether.
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? 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. As we age, our backs undergo a lot of stress. This stress takes a toll, causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammation reaches a certain point, 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.
How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact a physician immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the-counter painkillersmayalleviatepain,but in-depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. These treatments, hand-picked by professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals today at 337-264-9856, and ask about physical therapy options. Your mobility is important, and your back can be healed. Sources: webmd.com/back-pain/what-is-sciatica#1• medicinenet.com/sciatica/article.htm•mayoclinic.org/ diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc- 20377435 • medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7619.php
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30-SECOND SELF-TEST FOR SCIATICA 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? Take this 30-second self-test to see if you might have SCIATICA: 1. Sit on a chair and keep good posture.
Join us in celebrating 1 year withournewtherapistsShelby and Taylor and 27 years of Boulet PT & Wellness. As a thank you to our current and pastpatients,and their friends and family, we are providing a week of FREE EXAMS . You Will Receive: • A 30-minute one-on-one appointment with the physical therapist of your choice, who will listen to your problem and measure your level of movement and strength. •Thecauseofyourproblemand atreatmentplanforsuccessful recovery. Who’s Eligible? •Allpastpatientswhohavenot hadPTformorethan2months.
•Allpresentpatientswhohave another problem not currently being treated. • All loved ones, family, or friendsofourpastandpresent patients. This Exam is Ideal for People Suffering with Pain from: • Low Back • Neck
2. Straighten one of your legs out in front of you, while pointing your toes to the sky. Pay attention to how high your leg can go and if you have any pain, numbness, or tingling. 3. Place your leg backdown to the floor at resting position and repeat the same movement (steps 1-3) with the opposite leg.
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What Your Results Mean: 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 thepressureonyoursciaticnerve.Call 337-264-9856 today tosetupanappointmentsowecanhelpyourelieveyourSciaticapain.
MEET OUR TEAM: TAYLOR FONTENOT PT, DPT Igrewupshadowingmydad inhisveterinaryclinic which influenced me to seek a science degree in the medical field and eventually led me to physical therapy.
enjoyed being close to family and eating boiled crawfish and good boudin more often. I’ve got a lot to look forward to this year as my wife Morgan ispregnantwithour firstchilddue this fall. Education: • University of Louisiana Lafayette: Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science • UniversityofSt.Augustine,Austin,TX:Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy Specialty Training: • Completed Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program • Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling
Beingaphysical therapisthasbeenamazing. It isa field inhealthcarethathasadvancedsignificantly in recent years. It’s rewarding to use your knowledge and skill to improve a person’s health without medicine or surgery. Istartedmycareer3yearsago inTexasaftergoing to physical therapy school in Austin. My wife and I hadsomegreatworkexperiences inTexasbutboth ofourLouisianarootsrundeepandwewereready to return home after being away for several years. We have now been back home for a year and have
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Do you or someone you know struggle with pain? Want to find out how you can return to your active life without the fear of injury? Attendees of our workshops will learn about what successful treatment looks like without the use of drugs, surgery, or injections. Common causes of problems are discussed, self-management skills are taught, and tips on doing the correct exercises are covered. A Questions and Answers session is held after the workshop is complete. Patricia Boulet is the presenter for all workshops.
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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. HAS YOUR PA I N COME BACK?
I bent over to give a lovely, eight- year-old-girl a hug in the beginning
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of 2017. When the girl picked up her legs, all seventy pounds hung on my neck like a monkey on a branch. I felt a pop and my back and neck have not been the same since. For two years, I struggledwithsitting forashortand longperiod of time; getting comfortable is literally a pain in the neck... and back. I saw an orthopedic doctor and was told, thankfully, it was only muscular. When I started therapy at Boulet’s, I believe I was one of Shelby’s first clients. We worked out a simple but intense plan that has helped me out tremendously.” - E. B.
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Brace Marching While lying on your back with your knees bent, tighten your stomach by drawing in your belly button close to your spine. Slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down, and continue as if marching for two minutes. Try not to move your pelvis or back while moving your legs. Drawing in your stomach helps to keep your spine from moving. Next, perform the same exercise with your other leg. Repeat 10 times.
GUACAMOLE DIP • 6 large avocados • 1 can of green chilies, diced • 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 1/2 small onion, diced • 1/3 cup salsa • garlic salt to taste
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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