Back Pain & Sciatica in North Charleston, SC

The integrated care team at Premier Physical Therapy brings clarity to back and nerve pain relief by pinpointing root causes and then delivering customized, progressive treatment combining gentle hands-on care with self-care education for sustained comfort.

What Causes Back Pain & Nerve Issues?

The intricate spinal anatomy contains layers of delicate structures vulnerable to strain that manifest in painful ways when irritated including:

Herniated/Bulging Discs

• Description: Gel leaking through protective rings presses on nerves, causing irritation and pain.
• Impact: This can lead to radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area.
• Treatment: Options include rest, physical therapy, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.

Sciatic Nerve Compression

• Description: Tension on the lengthy nerve from the lower spine down the leg, often resulting in sharp pain or tingling sensations.
• Impact: Can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
• Treatment: Physical therapy, stretching exercises, medication, or in severe cases, surgery.

Facet Joint Dysfunction

• Description: Degenerative stiffness/inflammation in joints linking vertebrae, leading to restricted movement and pain.
• Impact: This can result in localized back pain, stiffness, and difficulty bending or twisting.
• Treatment: Options include, physical therapy, steroid injections, or in severe cases, surgical intervention.

Muscular Trigger Points

• Description: Overexertion forms hardened spasmed muscle bands, causing localized pain and stiffness.
• Impact: This can lead to muscle tension, restricted movement, and referred pain in surrounding areas.
• Treatment: Techniques such as massage therapy, trigger point injections, stretching exercises, and relaxation techniques can help alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence.

Of course most patients present with multidimensional symptoms from various interrelated sources. Our holistic perspective identifies all contributing elements during evaluations so they can be addressed through customized care for lasting relief.

What makes the pain/tingling from sciatica worse?
Actions like extended sitting on hard surfaces, forceful spinal twisting or wearing bulky wallets compressing nerves rapidly intensify sciatica symptoms. Maintaining good spinal flexibility through frequent movement, targeted stretches and posture awareness helps keep symptoms quiescent.

How can I relieve irritation of my sciatic nerve at home?
Top at-home sciatica remedies include applying cold packs to effectively numb acute sore areas, performing nerve mobility exercises like knee pulls into the chest, using ergonomic lumbar cushions, and frequently shifting positions between sitting, standing, and walking to prevent compressed nerve aggravation.

Life-Changing Back Pain Relief in North Charleston, SC Is Possible

While back and nerve conditions grow progressively worse without strategic intervention, patients at Premier Physical Therapy report rapid positive shifts in function, stamina, and pain levels through our personalized, multi-specialty treatment plans designed to resolve the very root sources of spinal and sciatic discomfort at their origin for lasting results. We consider it a privilege to help patients live pain-free and actively again following debilitating back and leg pain challenges. Don’t wait another day before taking the first step toward relief by scheduling an evaluation with one of our caring specialists right away. Let’s eliminate your pain at its cause.

About The Author

Imagine overcoming limitations and regaining your physical strength. Jill Boorman, a licensed Clinic Owner, Licensed Physical Therapist in McKenzie Method, Mulligan Concept, and Physical Therapy, has helped countless individuals like you do just that. Practicing at Premier Physical Therapy in North Charleston, SC, Jill Boorman believes in tailored care and utilizes innovative techniques to create unique solutions for each patient’s journey.