Stop Sciatica in Its Tracks: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Sciatica is one of the most common—and often misunderstood—causes of low back and leg pain. If you've ever experienced sharp, shooting pain down your leg or a deep ache in your lower back that just won’t quit, you might be dealing with sciatica.
The Top 5 Causes of Low Back Pain (and How to Address Each One)
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work, limit physical activity, or seek medical care. It affects up to 80% of adults at some point in their lives—and it doesn’t discriminate. Whether you're a desk worker, an athlete, a parent, or someone who stands all day, low back pain can disrupt your quality of life. Fortunately, with the right combination of massage therapy, targeted exercise, and mindful movement practices like Pilates, many people can find lasting relief.
Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica: What’s Really Causing Your Hip Pain?
Hip pain can be frustrating, limiting, and—let’s be honest—confusing. One day it’s a dull ache, the next a sharp, shooting pain down the leg. If you’ve ever been told you have sciatica or piriformis syndrome, you might be wondering: what’s the difference? And more importantly, how do you find relief?
Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can better understand what’s really going on—and how therapeutic massage and bodywork can help.