FyzicalLasCruces: PT Beneficial For Sciatica Pains?

FyzicalLasCruces: PT Beneficial For Sciatica Pains?

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR MY SCIATICA PAINS?

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR MY SCIATICA PAINS?

Whether you have pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at the location nearest you!

Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica pains. If you are living with sciatica, you know how uncomfortable it can get. Many people with sciatica describe their symptoms as “shooting pains,” typically down one side of the body. While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, they can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process. Because of this, it is in your best interest to consult with a physical therapist before symptoms become too severe. If you are living with sciatica, or you think you may be experiencing sciatica symptoms, contact FYZICAL today to discover how we can help. How can physical therapy help me? In a study published by Spine, a respected medical journal, physical therapy treatments for sciatica pain were seen to be a highly effective option. When a patient begins their physical therapy sessions early enough, they are able to manage their pain quickly and straightforwardly. Additionally, physical therapy

is much more budget-friendly for the average person, especially when symptoms are addressed early.

This study found that over a one-year period, people who had taken 10 sessions of physical therapy had better results for their sciatic pain than those who were only given guidelines for treatment. The authors attributed the cost-effectiveness of the physical therapy approach in part to using it as a first line of defense against sciatic pain and back pain. When physical therapy treatments are performed at the start, the need for expensive diagnostic tests or invasive surgeries typically become obsolete.

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WHEN SHOULD I SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?

A good rule of thumb is to come in for a free 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. Sciatica symptoms may include shooting pains down one leg, buttock, or persistent aches and/or numbness in the lower back. Additionally, any dull or piercing aches along the sciatic nerve may be an indication of sciatica. If pain goes from dull to severe, that is a strong indication 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. Severe pain, chronic pain, or persistent numbness or weakness along one side of the body that doesn’t seem to go away are all signs that physical therapy is needed. Incontinence may also occur as an indication that your sciatica is getting worse – if your sciatic nerve becomes compressed in the area that controls your bladder and/or bowel function, you may lose control of those functions. How can I get started? Why wait to find relief? Contact FYZICAL today to find out more about our physical therapy methods for treating sciatic aches and pains. Physical therapy treatments will include targeted stretches and exercises to help strengthen the muscles around the sciatic nerve. Treatments may also focus on range of motion and postural improvement, in order to decrease stress on the sciatic nerve and prevent pain from returning in the future.

At FYZICAL, we offer free consultations that will allow you to speak with one of our licensed and experienced physical therapists to learn their professional opinion regarding your condition. From there, if you decide to proceed, you will begin an examination process that will help determine the best personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. If you are ready to get rid of your sciatica symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’ll get to the root of the issue so you can get back to living your life comfortably!

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INGREDIENTS •1 cup fresh orange juice

•1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) •1/2 cup frozen strawberries •1/2 cup mango •1/2 cup pineapple •1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) •Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter DIRECTIONS

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At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

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