Sciatica
Welcome to Unified Rehabilitation, your trusted outpatient physical therapy clinic for sciatica relief! Are you struggling with persistent lower back pain, tingling sensations, or weakness in your legs? Sciatica can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily life and limits your mobility. At Unified Rehabilitation, we understand the challenges you face, and we're here to provide you with effective and personalized outpatient physical therapy for sciatica.
Causes of Sciatica
Herniated Disc: One of the most common causes of sciatica is a herniated disc. When the soft inner core of a disc in your spine protrudes and puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can result in pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs.
Spinal Stenosis: This condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the nerves, including the sciatic nerve, causing pain and discomfort.
Degenerative Disc Disease: As you age, the discs in your spine may break down, leading to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.
Piriformis Syndrome: The piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, can irritate or compress the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica-like pain.
Spondylolisthesis: This occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it, potentially pinching the sciatic nerve.
Symptoms of Sciatica
Sharp or Burning Pain: Sciatica often presents as a sharp, shooting, or burning pain that starts in the lower back or buttocks and travels down the leg, typically on one side of the body.
Numbness or Tingling: You may experience numbness, tingling, or a "pins-and-needles" sensation in the leg or foot.
Muscle Weakness: Weakness or difficulty moving the leg or foot, particularly in severe cases, can be a symptom of sciatica.
Worsening Pain: Pain may worsen with prolonged sitting, coughing, or sneezing, as these activities can increase pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Radiating Pain: The pain usually radiates from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of the leg, sometimes reaching the foot.
Our Approach to Sciatica Treatment
Comprehensive Assessments: At Unified Rehabilitation, our experienced physical therapists begin your journey to relief with a thorough assessment of your condition. We evaluate your medical history, conduct physical examinations, and may utilize imaging studies to accurately diagnose the root cause of your sciatica.
Personalized Treatment Plans: After a detailed assessment, we create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. Our goal is to relieve your pain, improve your mobility, and enhance your overall quality of life.
Targeted Therapeutic Techniques: We employ a variety of proven therapeutic techniques to address your sciatica symptoms. This may include manual therapy, targeted stretching and strengthening exercises, nerve gliding techniques, postural corrections, and modalities like heat or cold therapy.
Education and Self-Management Strategies: Understanding your condition is crucial to long-term success. We educate you about sciatica, its causes, and how specific exercises and lifestyle modifications can alleviate your pain and prevent future flare-ups.
Collaborative Care: Our team collaborates closely with you and your healthcare providers to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to your treatment. We believe in a team effort to optimize your healing and recovery.
Progress Tracking and Adjustments: Throughout your treatment, we monitor your progress closely and make necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. We focus on achieving milestones and work with you to set achievable goals.
Why Choose Unified Rehabilitation for Your Sciatica Treatment?
Experienced and Caring Team: Our skilled and compassionate physical therapists have extensive experience in treating sciatica and related conditions. They stay updated with the latest advancements in the field to provide you with the best care.
Patient-Centered Care: We prioritize your comfort, needs, and preferences throughout your journey to recovery. Your satisfaction and well-being are at the heart of our service.
State-of-the-Art Facility: Our clinic is equipped with modern equipment and resources to deliver cutting-edge physical therapy treatments for sciatica.
Holistic Approach: We consider your overall health and well-being, aiming to address the root cause of your sciatica and not just manage symptoms.
Proven Results: We take pride in the success stories of our patients who have experienced relief from sciatica and improved functionality after undergoing treatment at Unified Rehabilitation.
If you're ready to take the first step towards a pain-free, active life, contact Unified Rehabilitation today to schedule your initial consultation. Let's work together to overcome sciatica and restore your mobility, comfort and take the first step towards a pain-free, active life.