If You’re Currently Living With Back Pain or Sciatica, There Might Be More Reasons Why It Could Be Lasting Longer Than It Should

For over 20 years of treating people with back pain and everyone has the same questions:

"How did this happen.. I never injured my back"

"I thought it would eventually heal but it's been a few months without a change...?"  

"I've rested it but it doesn't seem to make a difference...actually feels like is getting worst"

"I'm worried if something is really wrong with my back...does this ever get better?"

Like many conditions like the common cold they typically go away with time. Most people put out hope that just a little bit more time and it will disappear.  

Does this sound like you?

In other cases back and sciatica pain sufferers have contacted the doctor only to be given painkillers and told to take it easy. Well known among back specialists bed rest over 3 days makes things worse.

Eventually when that doesn't work he refers you to a specialist that orders a series of tests that show a bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc or arthritis.

All of which is very common in patients over 40 years of age sometimes even younger.

Than the specialist prescribes more intense medications that have even more potential side effects and risk of addiction.

Has this ever happened to you or someone you know?

In the case of back and sciatica pain it can be very confusing where the pain is coming from- even for experts.  The chiropractor says the leg pain is coming from your back than the orthopedist says coming from your arthritic hip or maybe it's a little bit of both.

 And your spouse's it said it's because you're too stressed you should get some counseling. With all these experts and family members disagreeing he decided to do nothing and another three months go by.

Is this how you feel?

As experts in back and sciatica pain there common reasons why back pain doesn't go away (maybe not so commonly known). Here is the short list:

-You had it before and it went away in the past.

-You just assumed as part of being older and you have to take it to your grave

-Your mom and dad had back and sciatica pain and it never got better so I just assumed it was in my genes

-You've had overbooked corporate physical therapy that never worked so why try again

-You've had physical therapy from a busy physical therapist that had untrained aides do most of the work and answer most of the questions.

-You've done exercising internet and nothing seemed to work

-You've been worse off after getting massage and self stretching

These are just some of the common reasons patients don't seek care for back and sciatica pain from a physical therapist.  I really don't blame you.  

We also have a specific method of evaluating from New Zealand the allows us tell rather quickly whether our physical therapy will help you.

Another question that comes up is:

"What can physical therapy do to get rid of my back and sciatica pain?"

-You have to first accept that you need help and committed to put it on your schedule like an activity for your kids or meeting at work.

 Many people are caught in limbo because they just can't make a decision. Everyone worries about making the wrong decision....then nothing changes or it gets worse.

-We need to work together to find the right movement and timing of exercises. Many times we see patients from other therapists or chiropractors and it was the the timing of the exercises that was the difference not the type of exercises.

- Provide the correct exercise with specific instructions and how often, how many times a day and most importantly when to stop! A good exercise can become a bad exercise if done at the wrong time.

-Educate you on activities that can "help" and "hurt" your recovery. A common one is "Do not sit or drive for more than 20 minutes at a time" Simple but very important.. Staying in one position is not good for most back and sciatica sufferers. .As we said before knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do.

-Make you aware of your posture and sitting and also sleeping. How to use simple lumbar supports and night pillows can lessen the strain on your back. Most importantly how to use them so they work!

-Get an evaluation followed by treatment by a physical therapist who is specialist in back and sciatica pain. Also make sure you have the same physical therapist every time you receive treatment so you have the fastest path to recovery!

( Ask about our 20 minute Discovery Session or 10 minute phone consultation ) Call now at 201-251-2422 or a dedicated cell number at 201-694-5010

Why is a physical therapist at Apex uniquely qualified to get rid of my annoying and irritating back and sciatica pain?  

Good question!

-We can take your back and sciatica pain away after a detailed exam and talking about your goals. When you see a ton of something you get really good at treating it.

-We don't just treat the symptoms we find the cause in a the first visit

-We know how to get you past the pain to enjoy the things you want to do best without the pain returning or the need for medications injections or surgery to natural therapies

-We are trained to identify the right movement or position to reduce or take away your pain

-We won't waste your time with long waits in our waiting room and weeks before you can get your first appointment

-We won't waste your time with long waiting days for an appointment, unnecessary blood tests and MRI and xrays that aren't really necessary

-Get you to the point where you get a good nights sleep without relying on sleeping pills or pain pills.

-We also know when you need to see a doctor fast when their serious concerns.  Just part of our training!

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