Sciatica Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
Sciatica can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that travels from the lower back into the buttock and leg, affecting walking, sitting, standing, and everyday activities. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized physical therapy to improve mobility, strength, movement, and functional comfort.
Treatment is tailored to your symptoms, activity level, and goals and may include mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, movement retraining, and activity education. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
Sciatica refers to symptoms associated with irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. Pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness may travel from the lower back into the buttock and leg.
Evaluation
Your therapist evaluates mobility, strength, sensation-related symptoms, movement patterns, gait, and functional limitations to determine an appropriate treatment approach.
Treatment
Treatment may include movement exercises, strengthening, mobility work, education, and strategies for managing activities that aggravate symptoms.
FAQ
What does sciatica feel like?
It may cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness extending into the leg.
Can physical therapy help sciatica?
Physical therapy can help address mobility, strength, movement, and functional limitations.
Should I exercise with sciatica?
The appropriate activity depends on your symptoms and should be individualized.
Can sciatica go away on its own?
Some cases improve over time, while persistent or worsening symptoms may require further evaluation.