The technical name for sciatica is “lumbar radiculopathy.” Sciatica is a specific type of back pain, and it is usually reported as being extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, it is also usually very simple to diagnose. People with sciatica experience pain along their sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in your body. If you are suffering from sciatica, working with one of our highly-trained physical therapists in Sugar Land & Rosenberg, TX can help relieve the discomfort and restore your health.
Physical therapy may even eliminate your need for harmful pain-management drugs, such as opioids, or an invasive surgical procedure. If you are experiencing sciatica, contact First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center today. We are helping people in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land, the Richmond/Rosenberg area, Needville, Wharton, and El Campo. Our skilled physical therapists will create an individualized treatment regimen for you, focusing on your relief and recovery.
Why does sciatica occur?
The sciatic nerve begins at your lower back and then splits at the base of your spine, extending down to your buttocks, legs, and finally to the bottom of each foot. The sciatic nerve can become “pinched,” which in turn causes a “stinging,” “burning” or “shooting” sensation in your lower back, buttocks, legs, or feet.
Those who develop this condition are typically between 30 and 50 years of age. Many different types of injuries can cause the development of sciatica, such as bone spurs, arthritis, or any other injury that impacts the sciatic nerve. Common injuries resulting in sciatica include harsh falls, sports-related collisions, or anything that occurs gradually over time through repetition, overuse, or general “wear and tear.” Underlying conditions, such as herniated discs, can lead to sciatica.
How can I get help?
Luckily enough, sciatica is completely treatable through the use of physical therapy. Our Sugar Land & Rosenberg, TX physical therapists will create a treatment plan for you that is dependent upon your diagnosis. In the early stages of your physical therapy treatments, you and your physical therapist will work closely to focus on pain relief. This may include any combination of manual therapy, light exercises, posture improvement, ice and heat therapies, or any other treatment that your physical therapist deems fit.
Once you begin to improve, your physical therapist will expand on your exercises and stretches, increasingly making them more intensive over time. These will help in focusing on increasing your strength and range of motion.
If you are suffering from sciatica, your physical therapist will implement specific leg stretches into your treatment plan that are focused around loosening up the sciatic nerve. The overall goal of physical therapy for sciatica is to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the body. The goal is for you to get back to doing your normal daily activities without worrying about pain or discomfort.
Contact our physical therapy clinic on William Trace Blvd in Sugar Land, University Blvd in Sugar Land or Reading Rd in Rosenberg, TX to schedule an appointment. No matter how severe the pain may be, First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center will help you get on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.
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