Malvern PT: Struggling with Back Pain or Sciatica

Malvern PT: Struggling with Back Pain or Sciatica

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Common sciatica symptoms: The sciatica symptoms reported from patients tend to vary. Some may experience a deep ache in the buttocks, while others experience a severe pain radiating down one of their legs. It is also possible to feel a tingling or numbness in the back of the leg, calf, or foot. If left too long without proper treatment, irritation can become more severe and affect the strength of your leg muscles. Common sciatica treatment: The safest, easiest, and most effective mode of sciatica treatment is through physical therapy. Physical therapy examines the root cause of pressure on the nerve and works to quickly alleviate that pressure. Our licensed physical therapists will analyze the movements of the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve, in addition to the back and hip joints. They will design an individualized treatment plan based on the specific needs of each patient, in order to strengthen the affected muscles, improve joint flexibility, and prevent problems from occurring again in the future.

With chronic back pain, radiating leg pain, or stinging sensations across the sciatic nerve, it can be difficult to live your life to the fullest. If you find yourself in pain when bending down, standing up, or lifting objects, it’s time to see a physical therapist. At Pro-Active Physical Therapy, we are fully equipped to treat any back pain you may be experiencing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out more about how our services can benefit you! The differences between back pain and sciatica: It can be difficult sometimes to determine the differences between general back pain and sciatica. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain that is caused by a compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body – it is approximately 2 centimeters wide, extending all the way down your back, your buttocks, underneath the piriformis muscle, and to the backs of your legs and your feet. It is made up of several nerves that exit your lower back from the lumbar and sacral levels (L4-S3), transmitting sensation and muscle control. Common culprits of sciatica development include weakness in the gluteal muscles or tightness in the piriformis muscle, as they can compress and irritate the sciatic nerve.

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TIPS TO BETTER RELIEVE YOUR PAIN!

There are some tips you can follow to relieve your sciatica pain on your own. These can be done before coming in for treatments, or in tandem with your physical therapy treatments:

• Performing gentle stretching exercises.

• Avoiding prolonged sitting. Make sure to get up every 30 minutes and change positions frequently. • Putting a pillow behind your knees when sleeping on your back or between your knees when sleeping on your side. • Using your legs to bend down when picking up objects off the floor, rather than using your back.

their patients for physical therapy treatments early on in the diagnosis, their patients have shown significant improvement and lowered treatment costs. In this study, patients saved an average of $2736.36 for their low back pain treatment simply by being referred to a physical therapist in the beginning. If you are suffering with back pain or sciatica, consult with your doctor about physical therapy treatments, or contact our office to learn more about how you could benefit. At Pro-Active Physical Therapy, we aim for speedy and effective recoveries at low costs.

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• Alternating ice and heat on the buttock to reduce inflammation.

• Asking your doctor about coming to physical therapy, or giving us a call.

How successful is physical therapy for back pain? A study found in the medical journal SPINE proves both the physical and monetary benefits to treating back pain and sciatica with physical therapy. It demonstrates that when doctors refer • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins • 2 stalks celery, sliced • 4 tsp. sprigs fresh thyme • 4 tsp. sprigs fresh rosemary • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 bay leaf • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 10 c. low-sodium chicken broth • 8 oz. egg noodles CROCKPOT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts • 1 large onion, chopped INSTRUCTIONS In a slow cooker, combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaf and season generously with salt and pepper. Pour in broth. Cover and cook on low, 6 to 8 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Discard herbs and bay leaf. Return chicken to slow cooker and add egg noodles. Cook on low, covered, until al dente, 20 to 30 minutes.

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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS SIDELYING TRUNK ROTATION 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. 3 8 1 6 3 Helps Relieve Back Pain www.simpleset.net 4 7 5 3 6 7 5 9 6 2

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Staff Spotlight

Chelsea Cavenor Accounts and Insurance Specialist, Benton Physical Therapy

Chelsea and her husband are current residents of Benton, AR. They have a beautiful daughter and 3 dogs. In her spare time she likes to go cycling, spend time with her fami ly and doing anything outdoors.

She would love to win the lottery one day so she can do everything on her bucket list. Chelsea attended UALR and has been with our company since March, 2011.

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“It is very much a family atmosphere resulting in a pleasant experience.”

When asked what her favorite part of the job is she says: “The patients, I love the relationships that are built with each patient.” - Chelsea

“The staff is really professional, they listen and ask if you need anything. It is very much a family atmosphere resulting in a pleasant experience.” - R.M.

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