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COULD YOUR BACK PAIN BE SCIATICA? DON’ T LET PAIN KEEP YOU DOWN THIS YEAR!

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What Is Sciatica? Sciatica ispain that radiatesalong thesciaticnerve. Thisnerve,whichbranches fromyour lowerback— spanningacrossyourhips,buttocksand legs—can be injured or stressed in several ways. The Mayo Clinic has pinpointed the most common cause of sciatica-relatedpain: inflammationalong thespine, where compressed nerves are aggravated.

Whilesciaticapaincanbe intense, itcanbe treated. In many cases where patients experience sciatica, resolution of symptoms can occur with physical therapy treatment within a few weeks.This avoids the potential need for surgery.

If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches andpinchednervescouldbeawarningsign thatyou have sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’sentirelycurable.Below,we’llcoversciaticapain. 

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

WHAT CAUSES SCIATICA? Educate yourself on your symptoms and what they mean.

Our physical therapists at Bay State PhysicalTherapy are health care professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages. From newborns to the elderly, we treat various medical or other health- relatedconditions.Thesymptoms of these conditions may or may not be painful, limit movement, and impact performance of functional activities. Here is where we can help: At your first visit, one of our physical therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation to gather information about your symptoms, and the impact on your daily life. During the next partof theevaluation,ourphysical therapist examines you through various tests and measures.This allows for a better understanding of the root cause of your symptoms, and to determine the areas in which physical therapy canhelp.Beforeyou leave thefirst visit, the physical therapist will discusswithyouan individualized treatment plan and length of process. Through our hands- on approach, we work with you

to reduce pain, strengthen and improvestability,andprevent loss of function. Our comprehensive evaluations are performed on patients with all diagnoses, ranging from orthopedic conditions to neurological impairments. Throughout your course of care and upon discharge, the physical therapist will provide you with home exercise programs to help decrease pain, improve strength and flexibility and promote a healthierandmoreactive lifestyle. Through decreasing your symptoms and improving your function, you will be more confident in your abilities. In the continuation of your home exercise programs, as well as participation in other forms of exercise, you can improve your overall health. Schedule your evaluation today, and see how Bay State Physical Therapy can help you!

Therearemultiplecausesofsciatica. In some cases, sciatica occurs when one or more of the discs in the low backareherniated. Itcanalsohappen if the spinal cord or nerves coming from the spinal cord are compressed - a condition called spinal stenosis or neuroforaminal stenosis. As we age, our backs undergo a lot of stress. This stress takes a toll, causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammation reaches a certain point, it may compress these nerves — resulting in pain. What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? Sciatica typically presents as a pain radiating from the lower back. Often, this pain extends to the buttock, radiates down the leg. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along thisnervepathway, from the lowback to the foot. The symptoms can include pain, numbnessand/or tinglingandmuscle weakness.Thesesymptomsoriginate

from thecompressednerve in the low back. Without treatment, the injury to the nerve can result in long term pain weakness, loss of sensation, and possibly impact your day to day mobility. How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica Ifyou’reexperiencingsciatica,contact a physician immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the- counter painkillers may alleviate pain, but in-depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reducesciaticasymptomsbycarefully introducing exercises and manual treatments. These treatments, handpickedbymedicalprofessionals, cancompletelyeliminatesciaticaover time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait.Calloneofourprofessionalstoday, andaskaboutphysicaltherapyoptions. Yourhealth is important,andyourback canabsolutelybehealed.Forhelpwith your pain call 1-866-296-BSPT today!

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Patient Success Spotlight

Joe Pedini, left sided sciatica

Tim Kiley, DPT

In October 2018, Joe started treatment at Bay State Physical Therapy in Halifax for low back pain and radiating symptoms into his left leg. He reported a long history of pain symptoms impacting his ability to complete daily activities. Joe’s daily activities recently increased with his wife’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, adding to his motivation to maximize his recovery. Joe’s physical therapy treatment plan included muscle strengthening, manual interventions and exercises for balance to improve his core muscle strength and lower body flexibility. His treatment also included improvinghisawarenessofpropermovementpatterns inorder todecrease his risk for re-injury. “I have been coming to Bay State Physical Therapy since October. I was experiencing back pain and numbness on my left lower back and left leg. The therapist there took charge and began treating me with various exercises and massage treatments. After just a week of treatments I started feeling better and actually looked forward to going for my treatment. I can thank Brittany, Ryan, Erin, Alex, and Hannah for making me feel so much better. I would recommend Bay State Physical Therapy to my family, friends, neighbors and anyone who is in need of physical therapy treatments.” We are thankful for Joe’s referrals of his friends and family, and are happy to report that his wife is also experiencing success at Bay State Physical Therapy!

Timgraduatedfrom theUniversityofMiami,FL in2006earningaDoctorate inPhysicalTherapy.Tim joinedBayStatePhysicalTherapyasamanaging partner in 2011 opening our office in South Boston, where he resided at the time. Tim and his growing family moved to the Metro West area in 2016 and settled in Hopkinton where his wife Jen had grown up. Eager toexpandwithinBayStatePhysicalTherapyhedecided toopenasecond practicewithin theBoroughsFamilyYMCA. This facilitysitsat the junction ofseveral towns includingWestborough,Shrewsbury,andNorthborough. It services an even bigger community as it has a wide array of services including summer camps, indoor and outdoor pools, and many family friendlyactivities. Tim isexcitedabout theopportunity tobringhispractice skills into thisareaandhelpassist those inneedofskilled therapyservices. Tim’s professional interests include advanced treatment of post-surgical shoulder and knee patients, management of running related injuries, and manual therapy of the spine. Tim uses a hands-on approach to assess deficits during a thorough evaluation, then implements a plan of care for an individualized treatment plan. Tim is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and works on developing treatment plans forpatientsafter theircourseofphysical therapy,so that theycancontinue to improve their overall health and fitness. Along with spending time with his family, Tim enjoys playing basketball, volleyball,running in local5kraces,halfmarathonsandmarathons(finished BostonMarathon2015,2017)and followingBostonsports.Healsoenjoys being active in the community and has spent time as a coach at the high school and middle school level.