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A 30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica

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NEWSLETTER November 2018

NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy has opened a brand-new location in Thornwood, NY! Visit us here for a 30 minute consultation, meet our staff, and find out how physical therapy will advance you through your road to recovery. OUR NEW LOCATION!

Is Your Pain Sciatica Or Just Back Pain? Understand what is causing your pain and how to fix it naturally. If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomatic of deeper issues. You might be facing sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable. Below, we’ll cover sciatica back pain.  What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain that radiates alongside the sciatic nerve. This nerve, which branches from your lower back — spanning across your hips, buttocks and legs — can be injured or stressed in several ways. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed the most common cause of sciatica-related pain: inflammation along the spine, where compressed nerves are aggravated. While sciatica pain can be great, it can be treated. A lot of sciatica cases, in fact, can be resolved without operation — and in a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe sciatica spawned from leg weakness, bladder changes or nerve issues, there’s still hope.

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838 Scarsdale Avenue Scarsdale, New York 10583 914-722-9200 “The staff at NY Sports and Spinal are second to none. They are caring, knowledgeable and dedicated. They worked around my super busy schedule and always took me in for my appointments on time. Their hand sp cialist even came in on an off day to see my daughter. The care we received was amazing. They helped me fix a back issue that had plagued me for years and helped my daughter successfully through a long-term recovery after hand surgery. I cannot recommend them enough”. - Amanda K. Patient Review SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. Loosens Lower Back 635 Commerce Street Thornwood, New York 10594 914-579-2722

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What Causes Sciatica?

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Inmostcases,sciaticaoccurswhenone of the back’s disks is herniated. It can also happen if the spine narrows — an effect called spinal stenosis. As we age, our backs undergo a lot of stress. This stress takesa toll,causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammation reachesacertainpoint, itmaycompress these nerves — resulting in pain. What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? Sciatica back pain is normally noticed as a pain radiating from the lower back. Often, this pain extends to the buttock, spiraling down the leg. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain can even extend to the calf. Thepain itselfcanbedull,achingoreven sharp. In some cases, the compressed nerve may feel like it burns, causing considerable pain. In other cases, the compressed nerve may simply issue a sharp jolt of pain. Some people experiencing sciatica may even have leg numbness, tingling or weakness. If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility altogether.

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How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica If you’re experiencing sciatica, 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 reduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. These treatments, hand picked by medical professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals today, and ask about physical therapy options. Your mobility is important, and your back can absolutely be healed.

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Do you have back pain or leg pain with standing or walking? Do you have a shooting pain in your leg when you stand up? Do you need to sit down for a minute for the pain to go away? 30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica 1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side. What it means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have Sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. Call us to schedule an appointment..NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy can help you relieve your Sciatica pain. A 30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica Find out if your pain is Sciatica!

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• Manual Therapy • Hand Therapy • Laser Therapy • Graston Technique

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• Kinesio Taping • Trigger Point Therapy • Running Analysis • Spinal Decompression

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following: • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently & securely • Sit for long periods comfortably

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