Dance Injuries - Physiotherapy.

 

Pain management is complete only when patient is a part of decision making.

 

Chronic pain management will see changes in the coming years. We have consistently helped patients to get right understanding of causes and pain management. It is tough to convey this message, considering the present trends of quick fix formulas yet we continue our commitment. 

Walking during severe back pain

LIMITED walking or mobility during an episode of severe back pain is mostly helpful with very few exceptions.

Bed rest isn't always necessary.

One should always consult an experienced Physiotherapist
before following any treatment plan that includes US + IFT + Diathermy for 10 days  along with bed rest. Ultrasound Therapy, IFT, Diathermy is not to be used like a fixed dosage of Pain Medication.

Patients must understand that Electrotherapy is only a part of #PHYSIOTHERAPY.Treatment with Electrotherapy alone is actually missing out on  most important aspect of PT that is BIO MECHANICS.

Most cases don't need MRI but if an MRI is taken then it shouldn't become a psychological barrier.

Pseudo Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome

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Everyone who has pain or numbness in leg, comes in with a self-diagnosed SCIATICA on mind.

Many patients even know the treatment to be done - Traction and Diathermy.

Sciatic pain is one which radiates from the origin of Sciatic Nerve in the Lumbar Spinal region and radiates down to the legs. Mostly it may radiate down on only one leg.

This sciatic pain is sometimes mimicked by another condition "Piriformis Syndrome". Piriformis is a small muscle in the upper gluteal region. This muscle may get over stressed and spasmodic due to sedentary jobs or may even have structural variations since birth. Sciatic nerve passing under / through the muscle gets compressed due to the above mentioned stress or structural variation. This leads to discomfort / tingling through the Sciatic Nerve route.

This condition is easy to treat once correctly diagnosed. Manual muscle release, Cryotherapy.

Stretches and treatment with Ultrasound therapy are very effective.

If this pain is because of permanent structural variation then minor surgical intervention may be required.

Infected muscle or direct impact on the nerve due to trauma may also lead to sciatic pain, so any such pain should not be ignored for too long. Early intervention shall avoid complications.

Sciatica Treatment @The Physical Health Consultants, Bangalore

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Sciatica pain is often associated with slip disc (intervertebral disc prolapse) in the lower lumbar spine.Sciatic nerve that is the main nerve supply to legs, is compressed due to the above and thus the sensation passes down to the legs.Pain is mostly felt in the back near nerve roots and radiates towards the legs as a pricking or numbing sensation.Disc compression may be mild or complete,severity of pain depends on that.There are many other factors that lead to similar pain sensation.
On proper physical assessment with manual tests,your physio may be able to trace the cause of pain.If needed,MRI or X ray may be done for accurate diagnosis.Radiating sciatic pain that comes due to muscular causes such as hamstring tightness or piriformis muscle spasm may need different approach towards treatment than other reasons such as slip,disc or joint inflammation.Treatment duration varies depending on the cause of pain.Generally disc prolapse cases take longest time to be treated.Follow up with back strengthening exercises help in avoiding recurrence.Every case is different from the other so generalized group exercise and self taught exercise may end up in more complications.Always consult your physio before joining any exercise program even if you suffer the mildest back pain.