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Sciatica

A1 Pilates offers spa-quality, therapeutic massage in a peaceful, relaxing setting to
help relieve your pain associated with sciatica.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica, also known as sciatic nerve pain, is a severe pain in the leg, usually the
back of the leg, extending down the leg to the calves, feet or toes.
Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of the nerve roots exiting the spine
that form the
sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerves are the largest and
longest nerves of the body.

There are a number of reasons the
sciatic nerve could become compressed,
entrapped, or irritated.  In "true"
sciatica displaced spinal vertebrae, and herniated
or degenerated lumbar spinal disc(s) are structures which can compress the nerve
roots and cause irritation.  Each of these can be caused by or made worse by
abnormally tight or adhered tissues in the area including muscles, and fascia.   
Other reasons this can occur include postural issues such as having
a "long leg", or a pelvic tilt.

A1 Pilates offers massage therapy and other complementary therapies to help
sciatica, sciatic nerve pain, and conditions which mimic sciatica.  Massage
therapy can help relax muscles, release trigger points and abnormal tissue
adhesions, and improve posture to relieve the pressure on
nerve roots and other sensitive structures.


Enhance your experience with a spa-quality therapeutic massage!
............Calm your mind, strengthen your body
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