Sciatica
You may hear “Sciatica” commonly used to describe any hip or thigh pain that radiates down the leg.
Specifically, Sciatica refers to irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body. The sciatic nerve receives inputs from the sacral plexus, which refers to the nerves that come off the sacrum into the pelvis. True “Sciatica” can present in many different ways.
Cause
Possible causes of sciatica include: tight or hypertonic piriformis, which is the muscle overlying the sciatic nerve as it exits the pelvis (see the section on Piriformis syndrome on our website to learn more), pelvic floor muscle spasm, or low back spasm.
Symptoms
Pain that originates in the deep gluteal region (back of the hip) and sends pain down the back of the thigh, sometimes as far as the foot.
Feelings of weakness, numbness, tingling, or burning, which are typical signs of nerve irritation/compression
Typically, symptoms are worsened with prolonged sitting, walking, standing, squatting, or lifting.
The Good News
Hope and Healing are always possible.
Do not suffer with this pain, come in and let us help with pelvic physical therapy. Treatment is comprehensive and tailored to the individual. Treatment will be geared toward decreasing pain, restoring stability and control of motion of the pubic symphysis during everyday tasks.
Sarton Physical Therapy is home to some of the best pelvic health physical therapists in Orange County. The physical therapists at Sarton PT have an eclectic perspective in treating pregnancy and pubic pain with their successful interventions. Let our advance board certified physical therapists help, please contact us with any questions or requests for additional information.
