Most people have heard of sciatica, and many have experienced this debilitating pain. However, not everyone understands its source. Sciatica is the term that refers to pain that travels along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the hip, gluteus, and down the leg.
Pain can occur anywhere along the nerve pathway – it can be localized to the lower back but often follows a path to the gluteus and the back of the thigh and calf. Occasionally, numbness in the leg or foot or weakness in the leg can also result. Pain can also be felt in the hip or groin. Usually, only one side is affected at a time. This pain can be a mild ache or a sharp, shooting pain. Often, it is exacerbated by sitting or stooping for long periods. Coughing or sneezing can cause jolting pain.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. This same pain can be felt with dysfunction in the SI (sacroiliac) joint. The SI joint connects the iliac bone (pelvis) to the sacrum (the lowest part of the spine just above the tailbone). Both of these conditions can be very painful and prohibit normal daily activities.
One of the leading causes of this type of pain is the psoas (pronounced SO-as) muscle. The psoas muscle is the deepest muscle in our core and the only muscle that connects our legs to our torso.
The psoas connects to the lowest thoracic (mid-spine) vertebrae through the lumbar (low back) vertebrae, through the hips, and attaches to the top of the femur. This integral muscle is responsible for many functions in the body and is one of the large muscles that can become shortened and contracted. This can be caused by many factors, such as sitting for long periods, excessive running and walking, or core exercises – even stress can cause this muscle to contract!
Once the psoas muscle is shortened, it can put considerable pressure on the spine and SI joint, which can cause compression and/or joint dysfunction. This can result in sciatica or SI joint pain.
What Is Robotic Muscular Therapy?
With other treatments, no amount of stretching or massage can effectively lengthen this muscle. However, an innovative therapy called Robotics Muscular Therapy can lengthen the body’s large muscles, including the psoas muscle. This non-invasive technology applies gentle, sustained pressure and vibration to a specific muscle, allowing contracted muscle fibers to relax and lengthen. This lengthening process is what makes this therapy unique.
The difference between manual massage and robotic therapy is that a human cannot create the sustained pressure required to fully release tension.
As the muscle relaxes fully, muscle fibers release contraction, and the muscle lengthens back to its natural state. Pressure is then taken off the vertebrae and the SI joint. This releases compression on the sciatic nerve and SI joint, improving function and eliminating pain. Robotic technology can resolve pain in a way no other therapy can.
How Robotic Muscular Therapy Works
- Customized Treatment: Based on a biomechanic evaluation, we determine the area of dysfunction and create a plan specifically for you.
- Non-Invasive and Painless: Non-invasive therapy – no need for surgery, drugs, or extensive recovery periods. And the treatment is virtually painless, providing a comfortable experience for those seeking relief.
- Faster Recovery: RPT promotes faster healing and recovery times, allowing you to resume daily activities with reduced downtime.
- Pain Resolution: By lengthening muscle fibers, pressure on joints and nerves is relieved, often resulting in complete pain resolution rather than mere pain management.
- Long-Lasting Results: By addressing the root cause of pain, this therapy aims to provide lasting relief, potentially reducing the need for ongoing therapies and pain management.
This patented method of treating pain is not only beneficial for sciatica but many other types of pain. By targeting different muscle groups, many conditions can be relieved. Neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and headaches have been helped by Robotic Muscular Therapy. Clients often report decreased pain after one session.
By applying static pressure to muscles, muscle fibers are lengthened back to their proper state, correcting imbalances. This lengthening process alleviates the tension on the bone structure and nerves. Once this occurs, it greatly increases mobility and decreases pain, allowing clients to get back to doing the activities they enjoy.
For those living with pain, Naples Robotic Pain Relief can be the answer you’ve been looking for. Many clients tell us they “have tried everything” before finding us.
We offer a complimentary consultation so clients can learn more about this revolutionary technology. We learn about your condition, and you discover whether this therapy can help you. You truly have nothing to lose – except your pain. Theresa Edmunds is a Certified Health Coach and co-owner of Naples Robotic Pain Relief. She is passionate about helping people feel better.
To schedule a no-cost consultation or for more information, contact 239.778.6842 or visit: naplesroboticpainrelief.com.