“Is physical therapy advisable for sciatica pain?”
My mother has been suffering from sciatica pain over the past 3 months. We aren't sure how we can help her since she says the pain medication her doctors are prescribing her isn't helping. Would physical therapy help relieve some of this pain?
10 Answers
Good afternoon, Yes, absolutely seek physical therapy for this issue. PT commonly works with individuals with low back pain and sciatica. You should also look into Dean Volk and his YouTube videos. He is the sciatica guru. Best of luck!
Catherine Holway
Physical Therapist
Yes, physical therapy can be helpful for sciatica. It can not only directly treat the muscular issues triggering the nerve pain, it can also help restore proper hip and back alignment to relieve the dynamics.
Yes, physical therapy can definitely help not only narrow down the cause of the compression of her sciatic nerve, but also treat and give her guidance to decrease pain and help it from reoccurring or progressing.
All the best!
All the best!
Yes. Most sciatic issues are able to be taken care of doing skilled physical therapy provided by a therapist specializing in the spine. Look for OMPT or OMT physical therapist.
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Yes Physical Therapy will help for sure. Get her started immediately. It will help her relive pain along with recommendations from the doctor.
Regards
Dr. Ramky Kavaserry DPT
Yes Physical Therapy will help for sure. Get her started immediately. It will help her relive pain along with recommendations from the doctor.
Regards
Dr. Ramky Kavaserry DPT
Physical therapy will be great help in most of sciatica cases.
The goals of any physical therapy treatment plan are to reduce pain, increase function, and provide a maintenance program for back pain and sciatica.Typically, the treatment plan is comprised of two components - active exercises and passive modalities. The exercise regimen may consist of strengthening, stretching and aerobic conditioning. Core muscle training is also a part of a good lower back pain treatment plan. It’s important that these exercises are done properly and consistently.
All around, research has proven that physical therapy is effective for those who suffer from back pain or sciatica pain. It’s also safe. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highly recommends it. “Physical therapists partner with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to manage pain, often reducing or eliminating the need for opioids. Research has shown that a simple education session with a physical therapist can lead to improved function, improved range of motion and decreased pain.”
All around, research has proven that physical therapy is effective for those who suffer from back pain or sciatica pain. It’s also safe. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highly recommends it. “Physical therapists partner with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to manage pain, often reducing or eliminating the need for opioids. Research has shown that a simple education session with a physical therapist can lead to improved function, improved range of motion and decreased pain.”
Absolutely!!
Yes, physical therapy can be quite helpful.
You should go in and see a physical therapist for an evaluation.
