Lower Back and Leg Pain

Sciatica is one of the most common problems noted in the elderly population due to weakening of bones and muscles, which can result in tremendous lower back and leg pain. Patients with severe sciatica can cause the patient to be bedridden and make it difficult for prolonged walking, standing, and sitting.

Physical therapy can relieve severe back pain by performing stretching and exercises, which relieves compression on the sciatic nerve root.

Physical therapy can also correct posture in elderly patients by providing visual feedback, which is also a common cause of lower back pain. Physical therapy helps to build muscle strength on the lower back and both legs which improves the patient’s functional activities and reduces their risk of a fall.

Source:
https://www.canaanhomecare.com/homecare-in-huntington-beach-ca-helping-seniors-sciatica

More Information:
https://www.reddycare.net/services/sciatica
https://www.reddycare.net/services/low-back-pain

Author

Amitkumar Bharatia Dr. Bharatia, DPT completed his Bachelors of Physical Therapy(2008) in India after which came to the USA to peruse his Masters in sports management and graduated in 2012. In 2017, he completed his Doctorate degree from Arizona to gain further knowledge to his professional career. Dr. Bharatia, DPT has been working as a physical therapist in the state of New York since 2012. He has worked in different environments such as outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and is currently working as a home care physical therapist at Reddy Care. He likes to work with geriatric populations and his specialty is to work with patients with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, total knee/hip replacement, and gait instability. He thinks his field gives him challenges every day and he is ready to deal with it.

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