Find Lasting Relief from Sciatica with Physical Therapy

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Are you experiencing pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg? Tingling, numbness, or weakness in your buttock, thigh, or foot? You may be suffering from sciatica.

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At Active Spine Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping patients throughout Omaha find lasting relief from sciatica without relying on pain medication or surgery. Our one-on-one, spine-focused approach is designed to identify the root cause of your symptoms and help you return to the activities you enjoy.

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Schedule an evaluation today and take the first step toward pain-free movement.

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What Is Sciatica?

​Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower spine and travels through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg.

When the nerve becomes irritated, symptoms can include:

• Pain radiating from the low back into the buttock and leg

• Burning or shooting pain

• Numbness or tingling

• Muscle weakness

• Increased pain with sitting, bending, or prolonged standing

Sciatica can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with work, exercise, and daily activities.

 

Common Causes of Sciatica​

Several conditions can irritate the sciatic nerve, including:

• Herniated or bulging discs

• Degenerative disc disease

• Spinal stenosis

• Joint dysfunction in the lower back

• Muscle tightness or irritation

• Poor posture and prolonged sitting

• Sports injuries and repetitive strain

Because multiple conditions can cause sciatica, an accurate evaluation is essential for successful treatment.

 

How Physical Therapy Helps Sciatica

At Active Spine Physical Therapy, we focus on finding the true source of your symptoms—not simply treating the pain.

Your personalized treatment plan may include:

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Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques can help restore mobility, reduce stiffness, and decrease irritation around the affected nerve.

Targeted Exercises

Specific exercises are prescribed to improve flexibility, strengthen supporting muscles, and reduce pressure on sensitive structures.

Movement Assessment

We identify movement patterns, postures, and daily habits that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Core Strengthening

Improved core stability can help support the spine and reduce stress on the lower back.

Treatments including Lumbar Traction, Dry needling, Kinesiology Taping

Following assessment of your sciatica, our therapists may apply one or more of these treatments.

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Are you ready to be ACTIVE and get BACK to normal? 

Call us at 402-932-2888 to set up a consultation at one of our two Omaha, NE locations.

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