Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain with Expert Therapy

Sciatica is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, often affecting people who spend long hours sitting, lifting heavy objects, or experiencing poor posture. This condition occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body, becomes pinched, irritated, or compressed, leading to pain that can radiate from the lower back down through the buttocks and legs. 

Common Causes of Sciatica

Sciatica can develop from a variety of conditions that put pressure on the sciatic nerve, including:

• Herniated discs in the lower spine (most common cause)
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Muscle imbalances or tightness in the hips and lower back
• Poor posture or long periods of sitting
• Pregnancy, due to increased pressure on the lower spine

How Physical Therapy Can Help

While sciatica can be painful and disruptive, the good news is that it can often be effectively managed without surgery. Physical therapy is one of the most successful, non-invasive treatments for sciatica relief.

• Targeted exercises to strengthen your core and improve spinal alignment
  Stretching routines to relieve tight muscles and reduce nerve compression
• Manual therapy to ease pressure and improve mobility
• Heat and cold therapy to reduce inflammation and muscle tension
• Ultrasound therapy to promote deep tissue healing
• Electrical stimulation (TENS) to help manage pain and muscle spasms

When to See a Physical Therapist

You should consult a physical therapist if you experience:

• Persistent pain lasting more than a week
• Pain that radiates below the knee
• Numbness or weakness in your leg or foot
• Difficulty standing or walking due to discomfort
  
  

Call to schedule your initial evaluation today! 

Our expert team of therapists at Reddy Care Physical, Occupational & Aquatic therapy, located throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan can help . 

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

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005  Tel. (516) 344.0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224.8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992.2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580.0125

Bay Shore: 1470 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore NY, 11706 Tel:(631)-446.1480

Amityville: 565 Albany Ave Amityville NY, 11701 Tel:(631)-532.0906

Rockaway Beach - NEW LOCATION: 2-30 Beach 102nd Street, Suite 28, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Tel. (718) 945.9575

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): Tel: (516) 829.0030 

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

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.