Sciatica is pain that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. When irritated, this nerve causes pain that ranges from mild to severe. As this pain is usually experienced in the lower regions of the spine, most people suffering from it tend to dismiss it as general back pain. It is important to note that this nerve runs from the lower back to the legs. It ends just below the knee making it the longest and widest nerve in the body.
Symptoms
- Patients seem to exhibit pain between the lower back and the knee (along the sciatic nerve)
- Loss of feeling (Numbness)
- Tingling sensation especially in the feet and toes
Physical therapy
By undertaking your physical therapy at Absolute Physical Therapy in Sugarland, TX you will be provided different pain management options that should make sciatica bearable. There is active treatment and passive treatment for sciatica.
Active treatments
Our physical therapists in Sugarland, TX will put you through aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching routines. These treatments will help you cope with any pain caused by movement.
Passive treatments
These passive treatments are believed to help in the successful treatment of sciatica. The physical therapy regimen in Sugarland, TX will also help you undertake the following exercises:
- Aerobics– under the guidance of your physical therapist, this form of exercise releases natural pain-relieving hormones into your body.
- Strength Training – this will help you avoid future injuries and creating proper posture.
Visit Absolute Physical Therapy in Sugarland, TX for the best sciatica care.