Professional Care: Sciatica Back Pain

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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. We’ve 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. What Causes Sciatica? In most cases, sciatica occurs when one 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 takes a toll, causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammation reaches a certain point, it may compress these nerves — resulting in pain. 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 STOP SCIATICA IN ITS TRACKS

discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain can even extend to the calf.

What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? The pain itself can be dull, aching or even 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. 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. Are you letting back pain hold you back? Call Professional Care Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

Sources https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/what-is-sciatica#1 https://www.medicinenet.com/sciatica/article.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7619.php

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I T ’ S OUR ANN I VERSARY !

“I find myself frequently, and especially around our anniversary, reflectingonhowfortunateandgratefulIamtobeapartofProfessional Care Physical Therapy. I am constantly reminded how proud my staff and I are to be able to serve the community of Riverhead and surroundingareasoftheEastEnd. Ibelieve itallstartswithavisionat thetopfromourowners,GeorgeandJim,tomakeProCarePTaplace everyone (both patients and staff) enjoys being, while simultaneously providingthehighestqualitycarepossibletoourpatients. It isaculture where everyone feels like family and pulls for each other. I am very lucky to have been able to build such a tremendous staff (past and present) who’s professionalism, empathy, work ethic, and ability to have fun are second to none. I want to personally thank George and Jimforthisopportunity,ouramazingpatients,andofcoursemystaff, who have made this journey fun, rewarding, and exciting, and I hope you know we are successful because of you.” -Brooks Comeno, Clinical Director, Riverhead, NY

Pictured left to right: Dr. Dan Anderson, Dr. Sarah Geary, and Clinical Director, Dr. Brooks Comeno

This month marks the three-year anniversary of our Riverhead, NY location! Whenwebeganthe journey inRiverhead, itwasourgoaltoprovide thesameservicethatourpatientscometoexpect inourPatchogue, NY office. Hands-on, one-on-one individualized care for each patient we treat. WeareproudofthehardworkandcommitmentofourProfessional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Staff, and the dedication and support of our patients!

If you’re interested in therapy or personal training, visit professionalcarept.com or call us at 631.775.0971 (East Patchogue) or 631. 591.0838 (Riverhead) to schedule your appointment with Professional Care PT today!

M E E T O U R T E A M ! S T A F F S P O T L I G H T

during their road to physical recovery throughout the years. In addition to his commitment to treating his patients, Dr. Candelore will now be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operationsforourPatchogue,NYProCareFacility. “Each patient is an individual with different experiences shaping their symptoms, much like a puzzle you have to piece back together. I like working with all types of people and I like solving puzzles.” - Dr. Darek Candelore

Dr. Candelore graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Kinesiology, then went on to graduate from Sacred Heart University’s Physical Therapy program with honors. Darek was originally drawn to Physical Therapy through injury while studying Marine Biology at URI. After seeing the care and value involved in the rehab process, he changed majors and hasn’t looked back since. Darek has been a valuable addition to our already dedicated and wonderful staff at Professional Care PT, since joining our team in June of 2014. His attention to detail and empathetic nature have helped our patients

Dr. Darek Candelore

It gives us great pleasure to announce the promotion of Dr. Darek Candelore to Clinical Director of our Patchogue, NY location!

PAT I ENT SUCCESS STORY

Professional Care PT has been nominated for BESTOFLONG ISLAND in theHealth&Wellness Category! Show your support by voting for us from now until December 15! To vote, please follow these 5 easy steps: 1. Visit bestof.longislandpress.com 2. Choose the Health & Wellness section 3. Choose the Physical Therapist category 4. VOTE for Professional Care Physical Therapy 5. REPEAT DAILY until December 15th!

E X E R C I S E E S S E N T I A L S TRY THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE SCIATICA PAIN Congratulations to Jasmine Agme, this month’s Patient Spotlight! Strength and flexibility are two of the most important things to any dancer. Just ask this month’s ProCare Patient Spotlight, Jasmine Agme. Jasmine, sixteen years old and a Junior at West Hampton Beach High School has studied contemporary dance for fourteen years. After a back injury due to an improper extension, Jasmine was referred to Professional Care Physical Therapy by her dance instructor. Jasmine’s hard work and dedication toward her recovery over the course of these past few months have helped her flexibility tremendously and she is now pain-free! We look forward to hearing all about Jasmine’s future performances and we are truly happy that she has become part of our ProCare family!

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Four Point Trunk Flexion And Extension Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortably can, and hold. Then, arch your back the opposite direction as low as you comfortably can, and hold. Repeat 6 times.

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PAT C H O G U E V I L L A G E FA L L F E S T I V A L

The staff at Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was honored to be in attendance at this years’ Annual Patchogue Village Fall Festival which was held on Saturday, October 13th. The festival, inclusive of local merchants and businesses brought the community together to celebrate the traditions of the season with lots of family fun activities such as a Halloween Costume parade, face-painting, petting zoo and much more!