Non-Surgical Orthopedics
SCIATICA TREATMENT
Serving the South East Tucson Area including Green Valley, Sierra Vista and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
Sciatica is a symptom wearing the costume of a diagnosis. People say "I have sciatica" the way they'd name a condition, but it's really just a description of pain traveling along one particular nerve.
That nerve, the sciatic nerve, is the largest in your body. It forms in the lower back, passes through the buttock, and runs down the back of the leg. Anything that presses on or irritates it along that route sends pain firing down the whole length, which is why the leg hurts while the actual trouble sits higher up.
The cause is what matters, and it varies. Sometimes a disc is pressing on a nerve root. Sometimes bony narrowing has left the nerve less room than it needs. Sometimes a tight muscle deep in the buttock is crowding it. Those want different treatment, which is why identifying yours comes before anything else.
The encouraging part is that most sciatica settles with conservative care. Surgery is uncommon. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of South East Tucson, AZ, we find what's irritating the nerve and calm it down.
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Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get you looked at soon.
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Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We ask what brings it on and what eases it, test your movement, strength, and reflexes, and find which positions reproduce your symptoms. Imaging comes in when it'll change the plan.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
We take pressure off the nerve with targeted movement and hands-on work, then build the core and hip strength that keeps your back from loading it again.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track how the leg responds, advance the plan as symptoms ease, and address the daily habits that kept setting it off.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Had a rib out of place and resulting back pain. Noah and his team had me feeling better after 1 visit, and 90% pain free after 6 weeks. I kept up the exercises at home and can’t remember the last time I had back pain. They were even flexible with all the traveling I do for work.
Paolo L.
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Noah and his team are amazing! I love that they not only focus on getting you out of pain but also teach you how to prevent it and other injuries from recurring. I feel like not only has he addressed my immediate pain but he has improved my total health and fitness.
Audra A.
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I enjoyed my time as a patient here! Not only did they help me get back to normal and pain-free, but everyone there is so personable, kind, caring and helpful. I always looked forward to my visits there because it was such a great environment. If I had to do physical therapy again, I’d definitely go back!
Paige B.
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What Are You Experiencing?
You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If you are experiencing severe or unbearable pain, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.
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Answering Your Questions
How far down the leg should the pain go?
It varies with how much the nerve is irritated. Some people feel it only to the buttock or thigh; others all the way to the foot. Pain traveling further generally means more irritation, and improvement often shows up as the pain retreating upward.
Is it normal for the pain to move around?
Fairly common, yes. Symptoms can shift as inflammation changes and as you move differently. Pain pulling back toward your spine is usually a good sign, even if it feels more intense there temporarily.
Can I sleep in a way that helps?
For many people, yes. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees keeps the spine neutral. Some do better on their back with a pillow under the knees. Worth experimenting.
Does everyone with sciatica have a disc problem?
No. Discs are one common cause among several. Bony narrowing and muscle compression in the buttock both produce the same symptoms, and each responds to different treatment.
When should I be concerned?
Real weakness in the leg or foot, or any change in bladder or bowel control. Those warrant prompt attention. Numbness and tingling on their own are common and usually not urgent.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
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CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.
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