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Back Pain / Sciatica

Back pain may be localized to an area of the back or radiate into one or both legs (“sciatica”); it may be due to an obvious cause (back injury, bulging disc, stenosis, compression, arthritis or other degenerative disease) or may begin without apparent cause (“insidious onset”). 

A thorough medical exam can rule out specific diagnoses, and a postural and functional exam may show contributory faults and problems. Whatever the original cause, problems associated with the hip, pelvis, spine, upper back and neck may be worsened by postural faults, which can begin at the feet.  By correcting these faults from the ground up, physical therapy may help normalize and balance body function to reduce pain and joint wear-and-tear. 
             
Everyone is born flat-footed, but when babies begin to walk, some don't develop strong foot muscles or “normal” gait mechanics. Children who remain flat-footed create foot and ankle strain, and set themselves up for adult knee problems and wear-and-tear of knees, hips and spine.  In addition, pregnancy or "extra pounds" can further contribute to back problems.  Tight muscles may create imbalances in the body and compression of the spine, affecting nerves and causing pain into the leg or arm (“sciatica” or “radiculopathy’). 

Thorough medical and physical therapy evaluations coupled with pelvic correction, exercise, gait work, functional training and shoe inserts can improve body mechanics and pain, often reducing deterioration of hips, pelvis, spine and neck.

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Treatment for Back Pain / Sciatica:
Now that you have read more about Back Pain / Sciatica, the next step is to seek help.

Frequently, people are hesitant to make the first step. Please know that our Institute is nationally recognized and our clinicians are ready to work with you.

In order to receive help the first step is to contact our Intake Coordinator.

For our Macklind office call 314-534-0200.

Our toll free number is 877-245-2688.

Our Intake Coordinator will match you to one of our clinicians who will evaluate your concerns and make recommendations to you.

The first step is an important one and only you can place the call.

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Your insurance coverage will also be reviewed by the intake coordinator.

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