Are you ready to manage your Sciatica?

Sciatica occurs when pressure is applied on the sciatic nerve causing radiating pain. The sciatic nerve starts in your lower back through your hips, buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica can occur suddenly or over time depending on the cause. You may experience sciatica at any age but it is mostly common in people between the ages of 30 and 50. The greatest risk factors of sciatica are:

• Obesity
• Occupations that are physically demanding
• Diabetes
• Living an inactive/ sedentary lifestyle
• Poor posture

People with sciatica may experience symptoms such as moderate to severe pain. You may feel numbness and weakness in your lower back, hips, buttocks or down your legs. You  may also experience pins and needles in your feet.

Causes of sciatica may include:

• Herniated discs
• Slipped discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Injury or trauma
• Osteoarthritis
• Tumors 
• Nerve disorders

Reddy Care physical therapists and occupational therapists can help reduce sciatica symptoms, increase mobility and improve muscle strength and flexibility. Your physical therapist will provide exercises that will help reduce the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Your exercise program may include stretching, strengthening, balancing and aerobic conditioning. Your physical therapy program may also include heat and cold therapy, ultrasound therapy, electric stimulation and laser treatment.

Your Reddy Care occupational therapist will help you participate in your daily activities without aggravating your encourage you to be able to self manage your pain. Your occupational therapist will practice safety lifting techniques to help prevent straining your back as well as correcting your posture when you are sitting or standing.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are safe and effective treatments for sciatica. Stop your sciatica pain today by calling Reddy Care Physical, Occupational and Aquatic Therapy. 

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021   Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243-0247

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In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030 

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Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224-8480 *coming soon*

Sources:

https://www.reddycare.net/services/sciatica

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12792-sciatica

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.