Sciatica is a common cause of pain in the lower back, backside, and legs, resulting in uncomfortable symptoms that make it difficult to stand, sit, or enjoy everyday life. To learn more about this condition and how it can be treated with muscular therapy to relieve pain, keep reading.
About Sciatica
Sciatica is the pain that occurs when the sciatic nerve in your body is compressed. This compression can be caused by a number of conditions, including herniated spinal discs, spinal stenosis, and most commonly, piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle, located behind the hip, becomes tightened, which in turn irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain. Additionally, trigger points in the gluteus minimums muscles can cause pain in the sciatic nerve.
Symptoms of Sciatica
Sciatica symptoms result from nerve compression, most often manifesting as pain that occurs in the back, buttocks, and legs. This pain or discomfort may create a traveling or shooting sensation along the backside and leg; in some cases, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness is also felt. Symptoms may become worse with sneezing, coughing, or sitting.
Treatment for Sciatica
Treatment for sciatica caused by piriformis syndrome focuses on relieving pain and returning range of motion, most often through practices such as muscular therapy. Muscular therapy techniques aim to relax and lengthen the piriformis muscle, thus relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve and addressing the pain, discomfort, and weakness associated with nerve compression. Your muscular therapist will pinpoint trigger points and abnormal tissue adhesions to give you effective and lasting pain relief for significantly improved quality of life.
Don’t let sciatica be a pain in your backside—address it with help from Massé Neuromuscular Therapy of Everett. We specialize in muscular therapy for the relief of back and leg pain so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. To learn more about our services and team of muscular therapists, visit us online or call (877) 460-4139.
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