Category: houghton pt

Aug28th 2025

Sciatica Causing Leg Weakness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Sciatica is more than just back and leg pain — in some cases, it can cause leg weakness that makes walking or standing difficult. This type of sciatica, often called paralyzing sciatica, happens when compressed nerves in the lower back disrupt normal muscle function. The good news? With early treatment, guided physical therapy, and advanced non-surgical options like Shockwave and Stimpod therapy, most people make a full recovery and prevent flare-ups in the future.

Jul25th 2025

What Really Works for Tennis Elbow? Advanced Physical Therapy Solutions

Tennis elbow—or lateral epicondylitis—is a frustrating and painful condition that affects far more people than just athletes. If you’ve been dealing with aching, burning, or weakness in the outside of your elbow, you’re not alone. The good news? There are highly effective, evidence-based physical therapy treatments available that don’t involve rest alone or relying on painkillers.