What we treat |
Back Pain and SciaticaHow do you know if your back pain has become chronic?All of us have pulled a back muscle at some point, needing to spend a day or two cozied up to an ice pack and a heating pad. But when serious back and lower body pain, as well as stiffness or numbness problems, make it hard to function, you may well have sciatica.
What is sciatica?When nerves in your lower back become pinched or compressed, the resulting pain, tingling and numbness affect your back, buttocks, groin and legs. Often, you’ll feel it on one side only.
What types of physical therapy treat back pain and sciatica?Working on strength, flexibility and circulation are all crucial components to treating sciatic back and lower body pain. Among the most common categories of treatments for sciatica in physical therapy are:
Ready to eradicate your pain?Our patients are often referred to us by their primary physicians or by a specialist, and we’ll continue to work with your medical team to treat the specific cause of your pain. Our highly trained physical therapists will also give you a full evaluation, including a spinal alignment assessment, simple tests to evaluate muscle strength in the areas that support your back and lower body, and range-of-motion evaluations. To get started on your back pain and sciatica relief treatment plan, call our dedicated team of physical therapists today. Learn more about What we Treat and How we Treat it...Sources http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/basics/symptoms/con-20026478 |