SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? FIND RELIEF TODAY!

Sara36027 Nov, 2023Health

Are you in the Lansing, Okemos, Dewitt, Mason, or Grand Rapids areas and experiencing back pain or sciatica? Peak Performance Physical Therapy is here to help! Continue reading our blog to learn more about back pain and sciatica, and how physical therapy can help. Lumbar radiculopathy, commonly referred to as sciatica, is a common condition that many people experience. It occurs as a result of irritation to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve of the body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks, and pain from irritation is typically felt in the lower back. However, sciatica pain can also ensue in the buttocks, thigh, or lower limbs, which can pose challenges in mobility. Sciatica is commonly caused by a herniated disc; however, a back trauma or disc degeneration can also result in the condition.