Reddy Care: Back Pain or Sciatica

Reddy Care: Back Pain or Sciatica

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STRUGGLING WITH BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? YOU CAN STAND TALLER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY BAYSIDE CLINIC & AQUATIC THERAPY COMING SOON!

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STRUGGLING WITH BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? YOU CAN STAND TALLER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY

Did you know that over 80% of people across the world will suffer an episode of back pain at some point in their lifetime? If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering it can be. With chronic back pain, radiating leg pain, or st inging sensat ions across the sciat ic nerve, i t 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 Reddy Care, we are fully equipped to treat any back pain you may be experiencing. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA: I t can be d i f f i cul t somet imes to de termi ne the d i f ferences between general back pain and sciatica. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain that is caused by a compression or irri tat ion 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. I t is made up of several nerves that exi t your lower back from the lumbar and sacral levels (L4- S3) , transmi tt ing sensat ion and muscle control. Common culprits of sciat ica development include weakness in the gluteal muscles or tightness in the piriformis muscle, as they can compress and irritate the sciatic nerve. COMMON SCIATICA SYMPTOMS: The sciat ica 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 , eas iest , 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 l icensed physical therapists will analyze the movements of the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve, in addi t ion to the back and hip joints. They wi l l design an individual ized treatment plan based on the specific needs of each patient, in order to strengthen the af fected muscles, improve joint flexibi l i ty, and prevent problems from occurring again in the future. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out more about how our services can benefit you!

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THE TOP TIPS FOR SCIATICA RELIEF

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 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 from back pain or sciatica, consult with your doctor about physical therapy treatments, or contact our office to learn more about how you could benefit.

There are some t ips you can fol low to rel ieve your sciat ica 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.

At Reddy Care, we aim for speedy and effective recoveries at low costs. Don’t live with back pain any longer – stand taller with physical therapy.

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

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

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WE H AV E O P E N E D 2 N EW C L I N I C S T H I S Y E A R . . MO R E T O C OM E I N T H E N E A R F U T U R E !

Reddy Care’s NEW Woodbury clinic is focused on one-on-one care. Reddy Care recently par tnered and acquired Greenhaus PT to continue their legacy in the community. The Greenhaus staff has been around for many years and has created great relat ionships wi th their pat ients. We look forward to seeing you join our Woodbury fami ly.

Our Nor th Shore Towers cl inic is conveniently located and available to residents and non-residents! Our NEW clinic in the North Shore Towers is located in Pouran’s Spa. We are now open and we are seeing patients, give us a cal l to get star ted!

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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS

HELPS TO RELIEVE YOUR SCIATICA OR BACK PAIN

DOUBLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lay flat on your back with your knees bent. Draw both knees up to your chest as far as you can. Wrap your arms around your thighs and gently pull, feeling for a stretch. Relax slowly back down. Repeat as necessary.

This exact LightForce laser is used by the most reputable medical professionals such as HSS and professional athletic teams like the Rangers. You can get the same care at Reddy Care! This Class IV laser therapy is designed to help you achieve a more consistent , posi t ive outcome for your most difficult clinical conditions. Laser therapy treatments last between 5 and 10 minutes depending on the condition being treated. You will feel a soothing warmth as the therapy is administered.

** Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. **

R E D D Y CA R E R E V I EW I N-HOME PHYS I CAL & OCCUPAT I ONAL THERAPY

“ I NO LONG E R F E E L AS THOUGH THE ROOM I S SP I NN I NG ! ”

A l l s t a f f a r e f o l l owi ng t he mandated precaut ions by the CDC. Each pat ient is given a KN95 mask. Therapists wear KN95 masks, booties, face shield, gloves, gowns, safety glasses & carry sanitizing solutions and no-touch thermometers.

Home therapy has been great! Kevin is such an amazing physical therapist. He has treated me in the past and is also the reason why I will hopefully become a

physical therapist myself! I’m so inspired by how hard he works to make sure his patients receive the best care. Kevin has helped me regain so much mobility in my neck. It feels a lot less tense and my pain is gone. My dizziness has also gotten so much better. I no longer feel as though the room is spinning! I feel great and I owe that to Kevin.” - Reddy Care Patient

*WE GIVE ALL OF OUR PATIENTS A KN95 MASK*

If you don't qualify for home health care through a certified home health care agency or have been discharged and need more therapy, then WE CAN HELP!

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