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Sciatica Physical Therapy

Sciatica Physical Therapy
Long-term, Effective Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief

What is Sciatica?

Generally, Sciatica is a term that is commonly used to describe pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling that radiates down the back of the leg. Typically, the symptoms follow the distribution of the sciatic nerve, but there can be some confusion as to the source of the pain especially when the patient’s symptoms are referred.

Signs & Symptoms

  • Pain in the rear or leg when sitting down
  • Burning or tingling feeling down the leg
  • Weakness, or problems with moving your leg or foot
  • Contact pain in the buttock

Possible Causes

  • Sciatic nerve and piriformis muscle irritation or pinching usually by a herniated disc
  • Bone spur or overgrowth in your spine
  • Spinal stenosis or narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back
  • Degenerative disc disease

Dr Tim Vidale is a miracle worker. I have been with him for about 8 weeks and am amazed by the improvements throughout my neck, upper and lower back. He knows the human body like a map and can pinpoint targeted areas that need work/treatment. Dr Vidale has also been very helpful advising me on ergonomic positions while using the computer, as extended sitting was uncomfortable for me and wrote a letter on my behalf advising my employer to provide a standing desk. He obviously deeply cares about his patients, which is one of the many outstanding traits of his practice.

– Matt E.

I walked into Therpaydia with awful lower back pain and after several weeks of treatment, I am able to function without pain. The environment is very welcoming. Dr. Vidale knows what he is doing and explains everything thoroughly.

– A.H.

Jennifer is fantastic. After only two weeks my back pain is significantly less. She zeroed in immediately on the problem. Other PTs will watch you do exercises. That’s a waste of time and money. You can do those on your own time. Here they work on the problem. It can be painful, but so worth it.

– Steve K.