People With Pain From Sciatica Should Start PT Early, Study Says

Common back pains from sitting all day, sleeping in a strange position, or minor exercise soreness generally resolve on their own. Back pain that permeates throughout the leg (sciatica1), however, may be lasting. Despite the common method of rest then recovery, a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine says starting physical therapy (PT) as early as possible is more effective for back pain with sciatica.