PhysioStudio_Is It Back Pain or Sciatica

BACK PAIN & SCIATICA: WHAT ’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Try this movement in order to strengthen your core. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH • Constant pain is only present in one side of the buttocks or leg • The pain becomes worse when you are sitting • The leg pain develops more like a burning, tingling or searing sensation, and not as a plain ache • There is a sharp pain that occurs at times, making it sometimes difficult to stand or walk • The pain is radiating, shooting down the leg and sometimes even into the feet and toes While some back pain is easy to identify as pain, such as is the case with degenerative disc disease, there are other situations in which the pain may be a bit more complicated to understand. One of the most common back issues experienced in the United States is sciatica pain, and this sort of pain is often a lot more difficult to identify — especially by those who aren’t familiar with the problem. How can you tell the difference between back pain and sciatica pain? The answer is that sciatica pain is characterized by the following factors:

Sciatica pain develops in the nerves that connect the lower back to the legs, and so while the pain itself is generated from the back, a lot of time, the experience of the pain is more largely associated with the upper legs. What’s more, sciatica 3

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pain doesn’t always develop like pain in the traditional sense. Sciatica pain instead causes a buildup of tingling, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and upper legs, and the pain isn’t consistent either. The sensation will typically run through the leg in waves, causing discomfort at seemingly unpredictable times. If you are experiencing back pain and you haven’t talked to a medical professional about the concern, then now is the time to take action. Working with a physiotherapist can cut your time struggling with back pain literally in half. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us. 4 4 7 5 3 6 7 5 9 6 2 7 9

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Source: https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know- about-sciatica

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DEAD BUG | HEEL TOUCHES Lie on your back with your hands and knees raise upward, keeping your core engaged. Slowly lower one heel to the ground, then alternate sides, keeping your core engaged. Repeat 6-10 times on both sides.

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