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Sciatica And How Physical Therapy Can Help

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve in the back becomes compressed or irritated. It encompasses a general feeling of pain in the legs. The pain usually starts in the lower back and makes its way down the sciatic nerve, which is located on the back of the legs. Some symptoms of sciatica include pain on only one side of the buttocks or leg, as sciatica rarely causes pain in both, a burning sensation that gets a lot worse with sitting, and difficulty moving the afflicted area. Sciatica can be what is causing your pain, regardless of how frequently it occurs.

Physical therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of sciatica without requiring surgery. A physical therapist may perform several different treatments on you to help get you back to normal. Strengthening is an important part of the process, as it can relieve pain by supporting the spine, as well as reducing further injury. Hamstring stretches will also relieve pain caused by sciatica, as well as stretching muscles that have tightened up. A physical therapist may also employ low impact aerobic techniques. These can promote a better setting for the healing of the sciatic nerve, as aerobics increases the exchange of nutrients. This also releases endorphins, which can help further the painkilling process.

If sciatica is something you, or a loved one, is possibly suffering from, don’t hesitate. While permanent damage occurring is rare, severe pain is not something that is pleasant to live with. Call Park Physical Therapy today, to schedule an appointment and begin the road to recovery at the best physical therapy on Long Island.

Did you know that you have Direct Access to Physical Therapy? No referral is needed. We offer the best Physical Therapy on Long Island where you can get help from our trusted and expert Physical Therapists. To start your Physical Therapy evaluation, call Park Physical Therapy at (516) 798-3789 today!