Back Pain & Sciatica Relief
What’s Causing Your Back Pain?
Back pain commonly results from a muscle strain or injury; however, sometimes the back pain you’re experiencing is the result of sciatica.
Sciatica is a common and very specific type of back pain. People who experience sciatica typically report a painful sensation in the lower back, legs, or buttocks, as it is a condition that develops from issues surrounding the nerves.
Whether you’re experiencing general back pain or sciatica, one of our Vitality physiotherapy clinincs practices can help. Contact Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre today at 613-425-7700 to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed Vitality physiotherapists and find the best treatment plan for back pain relief!
Understanding the difference between back pain and sciatica:
Back pain
The pain you experience may either be acute or chronic, depending on what caused your back in the first place. Acute pain means that it lasts for a short time and is usually severe. Chronic pain means that it lasts generally three months or longer and it can either cause dull or severe persistent pain. The pain you experience is typically either rooted in your back muscles or the bones in your spine.
Sciatica
Why do I have back pain or sciatica?
Sciatica typically affects people between the ages of 30-50, and it can develop for a number of reasons. Certain conditions can lead to sciatica, such as bone spurs, arthritis, or any injury that affects the sciatic nerve. Injuries can also lead to sciatica, such as herniated discs, harsh falls, sports-related collisions, or anything that occurs gradually over time through overuse, repetition, or general “wear and tear.”
Find back pain relief with Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre:
If you have been living with back pain or sciatica, don’t hesitate to contact Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre for safe and effective treatment options. Our highly-trained Vitality physiotherapists will design an individualized treatment plan just for you. In order to provide you with immediate pain relief, you may be prescribed any combination of ice and heat therapies, manual therapy, posture improvement, targeted stretches, and exercises, or any other treatment that our Vitality physiotherapist deems fit.
As you improve throughout your treatment program, your exercises and stretches will become more intense over time. This is done in order to improve your strength and range of motion. Those diagnosed with sciatica will also likely be prescribed specific leg stretches, in order to loosen up the sciatic nerve.
At Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, our main goals are to help you relieve your pain, improve your strength, and reach your optimum levels of function. If your back pain or sciatica symptoms have been limiting your daily life, contact us today! We will help you reach your physical goals so you can get back to living your daily life, free from back pain or sciatica discomfort.