Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt -- and sometimes also the leg. That's because the pain travels along the sciatic nerves, the longest nerves in your ...
You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on ...
Sciatica exercises can be a #blessing when it comes to easing the pesky (… understatement of the century) nerve pain. Sure, ideally we’d put preventative measures in place to stop sciatica developing, ...
Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt – and sometimes also the leg. That’s because the pain travels along the sciatic nerves, the longest nerves in your ...
When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain sufferers, the path to relief actually involves moving through the pain. That ...
Lower back, knee, and shoulder pain rank among the top contributors to hindrances to functional movement and participating in physical activities we enjoy. Sitting at desks all day or mustering ...
This image of poor Jason Day was taken at the 2016 World Golf Championships. Long time ago, but when you think about Day's career, that's how long—if not longer—he has been dealing with back issues.
When sciatica pain is severe, it can be difficult to walk properly and without pain. Even so, walking is low impact and generally safe and effective for managing sciatica. Walking can reduce pain, ...
Low back pain may be an easy fix: Try correcting your posture and exercising regularly, first. If that doesn't work, look into physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. If your back pain persists ...