Back Pain and Sciatica
Millions of Americans are adversely impacted by back pain each year. Studies show that, at one point or another, approximately 80% of the U.S. population will be affected.
While there are a lot of treatment options available, many of these only address the symptoms and don’t target the actual cause of the pain or how to handle it in the long term.
The three main causes of low back pain and sciatica are
- Herniated Discs
- Arthritis
- Pelvis issues
Without identifying the correct cause of your pain there is no way to develop the proper treatment plan.
Our physical therapists will find the actual cause of your back pain. The goal of effectively resolving your low back pain or sciatica includes…
- Identify the true cause
- Create a unique plan for your specific condition
- Relieve your pain
- Restore your normal motion, flexibility, mobility
- Strengthen the supporting muscle
- Return to your normal activities
Here at Hampton Physical Therapy one of our specialties is Back and Neck Pain. Our Physical Therapists are very experienced and have the knowledge and skills to provide a number of different ways to reach your goal of getting back to your normal self again.
Common conditions that we treat
- Back Pain
- Lumbar sprains/strains
- Herniated or Bulging Disc (HNP)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Facet pain
- Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Compression fractures
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
Ready to learn more? Explore our related posts below all written by our own team at Hampton Physical Therapy.
Posts About Back Pain and Sciatica
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Chronic pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!
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by Dr. Katherine Thibault, DPT Proper posture is something most of us struggle with. For as long as I can remember, my mom used to frequently remind me to stand up straight with my shoulders back. As a kid I never understood the importance of good posture. However,...
Spinal Stenosis – What is it and What can I do about it?
By NICOLE CARVILLE, DPT – Hampton Physical Therapy South Spinal stenosis is an extremely common diagnosis that I see patients with daily as a Physical Therapist. Some patients present with x-ray or MRI findings diagnosing “lumbar spinal stenosis” at a certain spinal...
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I have a painful neck and back, should I see a Physical Therapist or go to a chiropractor?
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Sitting for long periods of time during Covid-19?
by KATE SERODIO, DPT Does Pre-Covid-19 seem like forever ago? We’re now in week 4 and many of us are feeling like it’s been an eternity. We no longer have our luxury at work desks, chairs, and routines. But instead we’re left in our personal homes with our new work...
Low Back Pain and Imaging Explained
By Jess Leberman, DPT – Hampton Clinic ~ Low back pain (LBP) is a significant condition in the general population making it the leading cause of daily activity and work related limitations and absences. It is estimated the lifetime prevalence of non-specific low back...
Sciatica Pain – Causes and Remedies
by Katherine Younes, PT, DPT- Hampton Physical Therapy – Hampton, NH Clinic Do you have a nagging pain that radiates down the back of your leg? These are the symptoms that everyone refers to as “sciatica”. Did you know that these symptoms can be a pain pattern...
Proper Lifting Technique: Low Back Injury Prevention
By Kristin Keafer, DPT, Hampton Clinic The prevalence of low back pain across America and the entire world is growing out of control. A recent survey taken by the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) reports that nearly two thirds of Americans experience low...
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