You’ve probably cracked your neck many times throughout your life. While some people do it purposefully to help neck pain, others may do it by accident while turning in a certain direction. Regardless of how it occurs, neck cracking is bound to happen. But is it bad...
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6 things you need to know about how to treat sciatica with physical therapy
Experiencing sciatic pain? Understanding how to treat sciatica with physical therapy can help produce a successful outcome. When seeking physical therapy for your sciatica, it is often helpful to understand the essential elements of a treatment plan. Learning more...
Yoga for sciatica: Does it work?
Sciatica is a type of pain that may occur along the sciatic nerve when an individual has a bone spur or herniated disc in their vertebral column. The sciatic nerve extends all the way from the lower back down into the buttocks and through both legs. People who have...
How to sleep more comfortably with back pain and sciatica
Anyone with back pain or sciatica knows how difficult it can sometimes be to sleep through the night. Many people are left wondering things like, “Why do I have lower back pain?” or “How can I sleep more comfortably with back pain and sciatica?” This problem is fairly...
Four reasons you’re feeling lower back and buttock muscle pain
Muscle pain in the lower back and the buttocks can make sitting down and standing back up painful tasks. The pain might be radiating while you’re doing certain tasks throughout the day, or it might be felt acutely when you’re in a particular position. Regardless of...
Can sciatica cause the knee pain I’m feeling?
As many as 40% of people will experience sciatica at least once in their lifetime. Your sciatic nerve starts in the lower spine and then branches off to travel down each leg. It is responsible for all the feeling in your legs. When you injure your legs or lower back,...
What causes sciatica and what can you do to prevent it?
The largest single nerve strand is located in your lower back and legs. It’s known as the sciatic nerve, and it runs from the lower back and splits down the back of each of your legs. When this nerve is irritated, inflamed or compressed, you’ll experience pain in your...
Is sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy normal?
It’s no secret that pregnancy takes a toll on women’s bodies. What might surprise you is the many different ways it can affect you. As the baby grows, you will carry extra weight on the front side of your body. This can strain your back muscles and your spine, which...
Why you need physical therapy for sciatica pain
Have you ever had pain that starts in your lower back and spreads into one of your legs? Did this pain come with any numbness or tingling sensation? If the answer is yes, you’re probably experiencing the symptoms of sciatica. The sciatic nerve is a long nerve that...
Four tips for improving your quality of life when you suffer from prolonged pain at the base of your spine
Pain at the base of the spine in your lower back can be related to a number of conditions. These conditions can make it difficult for you to enjoy your daily life and accomplish simple tasks like getting dressed or tying your shoes. It’s important to take certain...
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