Understanding Back Pain & Sciatica
Back pain and sciatica are common in today's world. We rely on our backs to do repetitive tasks each day. To make matters worse, regular exercise is one of the most effective, evidence-based ways to alleviate pain caused by arthritis, a leading cause of neck and shoulder pain. But when your neck pain becomes too great, or your shoulder pain becomes too much, you might not be able to exercise at all—which can lead to increased sedentary activity and even more pain and dysfunction.
Our team at PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness can help you get out of this vicious cycle and find effective relief. Call us to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist and get started on your personalized neck and shoulder pain treatment plan.
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Signs & Symptoms
Back pain and sciatica can present themselves in many ways. If you are currently experiencing any of the following symptoms, physical therapy could be a great place to start.
You may be feeling:
Dull ache
Shooting pain in limbs
Reduced mobility
Pain while sitting, standing, laying down, or moving in between stages
What to Expect From Physical Therapy
You will have a private 1-1 evaluation with a physical therapist. The evaluation includes your medical history, a movement analysis, and an assessment of your posture, muscles, and nerves.
EMOTIONS YOU MAY BE FEELING
- Depressed living with chronic pain
- Fearful/worried that you can’t keep up with life's demands
- Cheated out of enjoying retirement
- Concerned over the longevity of your back
TYPICAL TREATMENT
- Education on body awareness/ mechanics
- Stretches and strengthening exercises to balance muscles
- Manual treatment to balance muscles, joints, and decompress nerves
Get your desired outcome
- Be able to take care of the kids/family
- Be active without constantly worrying about back going out
- Avoiding/reducing days off work
- Able to sit through the day at work/at the computer
- Able to continue gardening
- Avoid injections or surgery
Let's Get Started!
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Patient Stories
Lynn’s Story
Meet Lynn, an avid swimmer, and hiker!
When Lynn first came through our doors she just wanted to get rid of her pain. We loved working with Lynn and getting her back to doing the things she loves most. We hope you enjoy hearing about her journey from her point of view!
"I had a total knee replacement in October 2015. I was referred to physical therapy by my orthopedic surgeon at Stanford. I searched Yelp reviews to find the best physical therapy clinic in the Los Altos area. I was amazed by the ratings and reviews left by PhysioFit patients. The near 5-star ratings and glowing reviews were almost too good to be true, but I quickly learned that they were absolutely spot on. The therapists and staff at PhysioFit are absolutely fabulous: friendly, helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. I’ve been working with my therapist, Mika, for more than 6 months to rehab my knee. She has done a fantastic job rehabbing my knee, and is the most supportive and caring medical professional that I know. I can walk up and down stairs, ride a bike, and exercise for 40 minutes on an elliptical—all things I couldn’t do for the last three years. The road to recovery has been a long one, and I couldn’t have done it without the staff at PhysioFit. I would give Mike and PhysioFit my highest recommendation. If I ever need physical therapy again, I’ll be back at PhysioFit in a heartbeat!"
Calbert Lai
59, Los Altos
Physical Therapists at PhysioFit
Our pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapists have helped thousands of patients all of Los Altos, CA.