Back Pain & Sciatica in Fresh Meadows
Do you often wake up with back pain or feel discomfort in your back, buttocks, or legs? If you're limiting your movements out of fear of making it worse, physical therapy may be the solution.
Back pain typically affects the upper, middle, or lower back, while sciatica causes radiating pain through the buttocks, thighs, or legs. Some people also experience numbness, tingling, or sharp pain from conditions like herniated discs or nerve compression.
Instead of masking the pain with medication, physical therapy targets the root cause—offering lasting relief without the risks of opioids or surgery.
How can physical therapy relieve my back pain or sciatica?
Back pain and sciatica are treatable with physical therapy. At first, your therapist will focus on relieving pain. As symptoms ease, therapy will shift to core strengthening, flexibility, and teaching you proper posture and movement habits to avoid future injury. If you're dealing with sciatica, specific stretches will be included to help release pressure on the sciatic nerve and speed up recovery.
How do I know whether I’m experiencing back pain or sciatica?
Back pain can result from injuries, poor posture, or conditions like herniated or degenerative discs. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, leading to sharp or burning pain from the lower back down to the legs. It’s most common in people aged 30–50 and often caused by tight muscles, arthritis, or spinal issues. Physical therapy can help diagnose and treat both conditions effectively.
How does balance and gait therapy work?
We begin with a gait and balance assessment to identify any issues with posture or muscle strength. This helps guide your personalized therapy plan.
Common causes of balance problems include weak hips, ankles, and poor posture. To address these, we use targeted exercises such as seated leg lifts, knee marching, single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, and visual tracking with your eyes and thumb.
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Our physical therapists offer targeted, drug-free treatments to relieve lower back pain and sciatica. Physical therapy eases pressure on the sciatic nerve, promotes natural healing, and provides long-term relief, not just temporary symptom relief. Contact us today to learn more and book your consultation.
