Effective Solutions for Back Pain and Sciatica Relief in Calgary, AB
Back pain and sciatica are common issues that can significantly impact your daily life and overall well-being. At Move to Move , our skilled therapists provide comprehensive care to alleviate pain and promote lasting relief from back pain and sciatica in Calgary, AB.
Identifying the Source of Your Discomfort
Muscle Strain Lifting, twisting or a sudden movement can overstretch the muscles and ligaments of the back, causing pain, spasm and stiffness. How we treat it: Most back strains improve within a few weeks, and staying gently active speeds recovery. We ease muscle spasm with soft tissue therapy, massage or dry needling, restore movement with mobility work, then build strength so your back can handle lifting and daily tasks.
Poor Posture and Prolonged Sitting Long hours at a desk, in the car or on the couch can leave your back stiff and sore, especially when the muscles that support your spine aren’t conditioned for it. How we treat it: We loosen stiff joints with hands-on care, strengthen your core, hip and back muscles, and help you adjust your workstation and daily habits. Changing positions often matters more than holding one “perfect” posture.
Herniated or Bulging Discs The discs between your vertebrae can bulge or herniate and irritate nearby nerves, causing back pain that may spread into the buttock or leg. How we treat it: Many disc problems improve without surgery. We use specific exercises and positions that reduce nerve irritation, manual therapy and adjustments to ease pain, and a gradual return to bending, lifting and activity.
Sciatica Irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve causes pain, numbness or tingling that runs from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. How we treat it: We first identify what is irritating the nerve, often a disc, a stiff joint or tight muscles around the hip. Treatment combines nerve-calming exercises and positions, hands-on care and progressive strengthening. If leg weakness or numbness is getting worse, we help you get a medical referral.
Arthritis and Degenerative Changes Wear-and-tear changes in the spinal joints and discs are a normal part of aging, but they can cause stiffness and pain, especially in the morning or after sitting. How we treat it: Regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for spinal arthritis. We build a program to maintain mobility and strength, use manual therapy to ease stiffness, and show you how to stay active without flare-ups.
Physiotherapy Solutions
Physiotherapy takes an evidence-based approach to address the root causes of your back pain and sciatica. Here’s how we can help:
Thorough Assessment
We start with a detailed evaluation to identify the factors contributing to your pain. This includes examining your posture, muscle strength, mobility, and movement patterns.
Personalized Exercise Programs
We design customized exercise routines to strengthen the muscles supporting your spine (i.e., core muscles), improve your mobility, and restore your function. These exercises help alleviate pain and prevent future issues.
Manual Therapy
Our therapists use hands-on techniques, such as joint mobilization and myofascial release, to relieve pain, improve mobility, and increase blood flow to minimize inflammation and promote healing.
Education and Self-Management
We empower you with knowledge about your condition and teach you techniques to manage your symptoms at home. This includes advice on proper body mechanics, ergonomic adjustments, and pain management strategies.
Postural Training
We focus on correcting poor posture habits that may contribute to your pain. We help you maintain a healthy posture through targeted exercises and ergonomic recommendations throughout your daily activities.
Chiropractic Solutions
At Move to Move , we understand how debilitating back pain and sciatica can be. Chiropractic treatment uses a variety of techniques to address these issues. We start with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your pain and can help with common issues like herniated discs or muscle strains. We use advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint spinal joints and nerves.
- Manipulative Techniques/Adjustments: Manual thrusts are applied to specific spinal joints to help restore proper alignment and improve mobility. For sciatica, we focus on relieving pressure on the affected nerve. We complement these adjustments with gentle spinal mobilization, which involves passive stretching to enhance mobility further and reduce pain.
- Soft Tissue Therapy: We use techniques to focus on the muscles and fascia surrounding your spine to relieve tension, improve circulation in the affected areas, and promote healing.
- Exercise Routines: Tailored exercises to restore and improve mobility. We’ll also guide you through specific exercises designed to strengthen your core and back muscles, improving stability and preventing future issues.
Our holistic approach also includes lifestyle advice on ergonomics, posture, and other factors to prevent future injuries and support long-term spinal health.
Manual Osteopathic Therapy Solutions
At Move to Move , we understand how debilitating back pain and sciatica can be. Our manual osteopathic therapists (MOTs) use a variety of techniques to address these issues. We start with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your pain and can help with common issues like herniated discs or muscle strains. We use advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint spinal joints and nerves.
- Manual Techniques: MOTs utilize various manual techniques to improve your spine’s mobility and alignment. This may include gentle manipulative adjustments to specific spinal joints, similar to chiropractic adjustments, but with a more holistic approach that considers the entire musculoskeletal system. For sciatica, we focus on relieving pressure on the affected nerve. We complement these techniques with gentle spinal mobilization, which involves passive stretching to further enhance mobility and reduce pain.
- Soft Tissue Therapy: We use techniques to focus on the muscles and fascia surrounding your spine to relieve tension, improve circulation in the affected areas, and promote healing. This is similar to the soft tissue therapy offered by chiropractors.
From Back Pain Relief to a Stronger Back
Back pain is one of the most likely problems to come back. The best protection is a strong, mobile back and the confidence to keep moving.
At MOVE TO MOVE, our treatment rooms and movement studio are under the same roof. Once your pain settles, you can move from one-on-one care into supervised training that builds on your rehab. Clinical Pilates strengthens your core and the deep muscles that support your spine. Personal training and Movement School classes help you rebuild safe lifting, bending and rotation for work, sport and everyday life.
Your therapist and movement teacher work together, so your training picks up where your treatment leaves off.
Start Your Path to Back Pain Relief in SE Calgary, AB Today!
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