The Spinal Series: Human Spine By SportsMed Physical Therapy The Spinal Series that we just completed was intended to provide you with general information on the most common spinal issues. In order to have complete knowledge of the subject, it’s important to also have a basic understanding of the human spine! Human Spine: The Vertebral Column The human spine or vertebral column is composed of… Read More...
The Spinal Series: Sciatica By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Sciatica? The term sciatica is used to describe pain that shoots down your leg. Sciatica can affect the back, hip, and outer part of the one or both legs. Pain can be constant, come in jolts or can be spurred on by certain movements such as getting up off a chair. Causes of… Read More...
What is Sciatica? By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Sciatica? You have probably heard of someone suffering of sciatica. But what is sciatica? Sciatica is a condition in which the sciatic nerve that runs down your leg becomes irritated due to pressure. The pain can affect the back, hip, and outer part of the leg. Pain may come in jolts or be pretty constant,… Read More...
