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Do you have shooting pains down one leg? If you live with sciatica, you know how uncomfortable it can get. Sciatica is a condition that develops from compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. People with sciatica typically report feeling pain in their lower back, buttocks, and down their leg(s). Fortunately, physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica pains. At Eastern Shore Physical Therapy, our therapists can help you figure out what you are dealing with and resolve it! Physical therapy treatments can help relieve your sciatica pain and speed up the healing process. It is in your best interest to consult with a physical therapist before symptoms become too severe. If you livewith sciatica, or you think youmay be experiencing sciatica symptoms, contact Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today to discover how to help. How Physical Therapy Can Help Sciatica When patients begin their physical therapy sessions early enough, they can manage their pain quickly and in a straightforward manner. Targeted stretching and strengthening exercises are vital to treating sciatica pain. Our physical therapists will also teach you an exercise program you can do at home to manage your pain. Targeted stretches for sciatica are designed to resolve restrictions in the joints and muscles that contribute to your pain. The initial assessment will help your therapist establish what’s known as a PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SCIATICA PAINS

“directional preference,” meaning what helps the patient feel and move better. Strong core muscles can provide pain relief because they support the spine, keeping it in alignment and facilitating movements that extend or twist the spine with less chance of injury or damage. The core comprises muscles in the lower back, abdominals (stomach), gluteus (buttock), and hip muscles. Physical therapy is much more budget-friendly for the average person, especially when symptoms are addressed early. When physical therapy treatments are performed at the start, the need for expensive diagnostic tests or invasive surgeries typically becomes obsolete.

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3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you to come in for an appointment.

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

When Should I See A Physical Therapist?

to resume normal activities around your home. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability exercises designed to restore more vigorous activity and function. Our therapists also incorporate postural corrections and body mechanic instructions to stimulate your job’s everyday demands, and recreational pursuits have on your body.

A good rule of thumb is to come in for a consultation as soon as you begin to notice sciatic pains – from there, your physical therapist can let you know what the best course of action will be! If the pain goes from dull to severe or travels further down the leg, there are strong indications that physical therapy intervention is

needed. The severity of pain you feel can change depending on how compressed your sciatic nerve becomes. The more compressed it is, the more painful it will be and the more likely you will experience weakness in the leg.

Each visit you will spend one-on-one time with your therapist, and they will use hands-on techniques that get the joints, muscles, and nerves moving again. In addition we will also design a comprehensive exercise and education program to get you back to comfortably doing what you want to do. Call Today To Schedule An Appointment Contact Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today to learn more about our physical therapy methods for treating sciatic aches and pains. If you are ready to get rid of your sciatica symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Sciatica symptoms may include shooting pains down one leg or persistent numbness in the lower leg and foot. Severe pain, chronic pain, or persistent numbness or weakness along one side of the body are signs that physical therapy is needed.

Incontinence may also indicate that your sciatica is getting worse and immediate attention is needed. If your sciatic nerve becomes compressed in the area that

controls your bladder and/or bowel function, you may lose control of those functions. This is very rare, but it is considered a medical emergency where surgery is needed, and if performed within 24 hours of symptoms starting, complete resolution is likely. What To Expect In Physical Therapy Your physical therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on their findings. Typically the best way to resolve your sciatica pain involves directional preference and strengthening exercises.

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Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507908/ https://www.apta.org/article/2020/10/08/sciatica-study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5516132/

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We are a growing physical therapy practice that provides a team approach to treating all our patients. Our focus is on manual physical therapy, offering very light treatments however we are able to treat patients with manipulations. If you are interested in learning manual physical therapy, working with a great team, and enjoying interacting with the local community, we would like to meet you. Current Openings... • Physical Therapist • Physical Therapist Assistant • Office Coordinator Ifyouwould liketoapply, visitusonlineateasternshorept.com/careers today to access our application forms!

11 Quick Ways To Add Greens To Your Diet

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It’s not just kids who don’t like eating vegetables. Most adults struggle to get their daily greens requirements. Cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, and cabbage are powerful cancer fighters. Eating plenty of vegetables can also balance your blood sugar and stabilize hunger, supporting weight loss and possibly reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes. This is the power of prevention with greens! Eating more vegetables shouldn’t be a struggle. These 11 strategies can help make getting more vegetables convenient, simple, and delicious. 1. Make themmore interesting. Look up new recipes. 2. Prep ahead of time. 3. Get everyone involved. 4. Hide them in yummy dishes. Roasted vegetable Lasagna 5. Make an omelet. 6. Make them portable. 7. Slip ‘em into smoothies. 8. Upgrade starches. Zucchini fries 9. Double up in restaurants. Simple: Ask your server to skip the potatoes and add another green vegetable. 10. Make it a mission to try a new one. Restaurants usually find ways to make green vegetables taste amazing. Be adventurous and try something new. 11. Buy them fresh or frozen. Frozen vegetables today are far tastier than the ones you might have grown up with. They might also be healthier.

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While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.

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