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At Kriz Physical Therapy, we take a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding what activities are most important to each person. Rather than focusing only on where the pain is felt, we evaluate how the entire body moves to identify the underlying factors contributing to sciatica.
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What is Sciatica ?
Sciatica is more than just pain in the leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, often causing symptoms that travel from the lower back into the buttock and down the leg. While the discomfort may be felt primarily in the leg, the underlying cause is often related to how the lower back, hips, and surrounding structures are functioning.
Sciatica can make everyday activities far more difficult than they should be. Getting out of bed, putting on shoes, driving, sitting through dinner, working in the yard, picking up grandchildren, or enjoying hobbies like golf, tennis, or pickleball may suddenly become uncomfortable. Even simple tasks around the house can feel like a challenge.
Several conditions can contribute to sciatica, including:
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc changes
- Arthritis
- Facet joint irritation
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Muscle tightness or weakness
- Limited mobility
- Poor movement mechanics
For many people, more than one factor contributes to sciatic nerve irritation. Identifying those contributing factors is an important step toward lasting improvement.
What are the symptoms of Sciatica ?
Sciatica affects everyone differently, but one of its most recognizable features is pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg. The symptoms may come and go or gradually become more persistent over time.
Common symptoms include:
- Pain that radiates into the buttock or down the leg
- Lower back pain
- Stiffness and reduced mobility
- Pain while sitting or standing for extended periods
- Difficulty bending or lifting
- Muscle spasms
- Pain when walking
- Discomfort getting out of bed in the morning
- Increased pain during activities such as golf, tennis, or pickleball
As symptoms continue, many people begin avoiding activities they once enjoyed. Exercise, travel, sports, yard work, household chores, and even spending quality time with family can become difficult. Instead of planning life around meaningful experiences, many begin organizing their days around avoiding activities that may aggravate their symptoms.
What Is Our Approach To Treating Sciatica ?
Many people try to manage sciatica with pain medication, muscle relaxers, rest, heating pads, ice, massage, generic stretches found online, or injections. While these treatments may temporarily reduce symptoms, they often don’t address the movement problems, mobility restrictions, or strength deficits contributing to ongoing nerve irritation.
At Kriz Physical Therapy, we take a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding what activities are most important to each person. Rather than focusing only on where the pain is felt, we evaluate how the entire body moves to identify the underlying factors contributing to sciatica.
Every treatment plan is personalized and may include:
- Hands-on manual therapy
- Mobility restoration
- Progressive strengthening exercises
- Core stability training
- Movement retraining
- Balance and functional exercise
- Education on activity modification when appropriate
- Evidence-based treatment technologies when clinically indicated
Our goal is to help reduce irritation to the sciatic nerve while improving strength, mobility, and movement quality so you can return to the activities that matter most with greater confidence.
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If sciatica has started limiting your ability to stay active, understanding what’s causing your symptoms is the first step toward finding the right solution. Download your free copy today to learn more about sciatica and discover practical strategies that can help you get back to enjoying the activities that make life meaningful.
