SCIATICA
Sciatica (also known as radiculopathy) describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve which runs from your lumbar spine (lower back), down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The main nerve that travels from your lower back to your leg is your sciatic nerve. Irritation or pinching of your sciatic nerve can cause severe leg pain known as sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. The spinal sections it originates from include L4, L5 or S1. Sciatica can be misdiagnosed, and treatment duration may vary from person to person. Leg pain can have various sources. It can be a local leg injury, or it may even be referred from your lower back. It is important to know: Sciatica is a description of symptoms, not a diagnosis. A herniated disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis can all cause sciatica.
Sciatica and its symptoms respond well to a tailored personal exercise plan with a focus on reducing pain and improving your tolerance to daily activities and function. Your physiotherapist would be able to assess you and determine the diagnosis of your sciatica symptoms and tailor a rehabilitation and symptom modification program. The choice of exercise may include strengthening, stretching, mobility and aerobic styles. No one form of exercise is the answer - the severity and intensity of sciatic symptoms can vary from presentation to presentation and person to person resulting in a need to be flexible with the exercise and rehabilitation plan.
Examples of exercises may include:
At Articulate Physiotherapy our physiotherapists can thoroughly assess and diagnose both symptoms of sciatica and it's causes. We'd love to see you soon - why not call us on 07 3706 3407 or email info@articulatephysiotherapy.com.au to make an appointment with one of our incredible physios!
Sciatica and its symptoms respond well to a tailored personal exercise plan with a focus on reducing pain and improving your tolerance to daily activities and function. Your physiotherapist would be able to assess you and determine the diagnosis of your sciatica symptoms and tailor a rehabilitation and symptom modification program. The choice of exercise may include strengthening, stretching, mobility and aerobic styles. No one form of exercise is the answer - the severity and intensity of sciatic symptoms can vary from presentation to presentation and person to person resulting in a need to be flexible with the exercise and rehabilitation plan.
Examples of exercises may include:
- Walking
- Hydrotherapy
- Pilates on apparatus (equipment) like we have here at Articulate Physiotherapy
- Yoga
- Hamstring and gluteal stretches
- Abdominal, spine and pelvic strengthening exercises
At Articulate Physiotherapy our physiotherapists can thoroughly assess and diagnose both symptoms of sciatica and it's causes. We'd love to see you soon - why not call us on 07 3706 3407 or email info@articulatephysiotherapy.com.au to make an appointment with one of our incredible physios!