06/13/2026
π¨ Sciatica? Don't Forget the Other Side.
One of the biggest mistakes I see is focusing only on the side that hurts.
Now don't get me wrongβthe painful side absolutely deserves attention. But if we ignore the compensation patterns the body develops, we may miss part of the picture.
The body is incredibly good at adapting. When one side becomes painful, the other side often starts working harder, tightening up, or changing the way you move.
That's why my clinical approach includes:
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Addressing the painful side
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Assessing compensation patterns
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Looking at the body as a whole
Pain is important. Compensation is important too.
Have you ever noticed one side of your body feeling tighter or working harder than the other?
π Let me know in the comments.