SELF-TEST FOR SCIATICA
What it means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. 1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side. Follow these steps:
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treatment plan that may include Chiropractic to correct the spinal movements and Physiotherapy or Athletic Therapy to help reduce the inflammation and to teach stretching and exercise programs. Your treatment may also include Spinal Decompression, Lasers, ultrasound, orevencustom footorthotics ifyour feetarecontributingtoyoursciatica. If you are suffering with sciatica or any other condition, call us to book an assessment with one of our health professionals.
What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? Sciatica is normally felt as a pain radiating from the low back to the buttock, before spiraling down the leg sometimes to the foot. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along the Sciatic nerve’s pathway. The pain itself can be dull, aching, burning or even sharp and stabbing. Some people experiencing sciatica may have leg numbness, tingling or weakness and difficulty walking or even standing up straight. If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility and cause chronic ongoing pain. Treatment for Sciatica Due to the many causes and components involved in Sciatic pain, a multidisciplinarytreatmentplan isrequired. Afterathoroughexamination, we will determine the cause of your pain and design a customized
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SEASONAL RECIPE
ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD
MICHAEL J. COOK Registered Massage Therapist KANUKUMAR NAKUM, Physiotherapist Kanu graduated with an Honour Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011, from India. Throughout his University placement, he gained skills and experiences working with a variety of populations, including Orthopedic Conditions, N urological Conditions, Vestibular Rehab, Michael combines the best aspects of Massage, Acupuncture and Athletic Therapy to provide a safe but aggressive and effective, individualized rehabilitation programs ensuring the patient reaches their optimal goals quickly and
• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1cup freshcranberries • 1teaspoonorangezest • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice • 1 egg
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups white whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
economically. Sp rts Reh bilitation, Post-Surgical Rehab, Chronic Pain, etc. Since then, Kanu had completed many post-graduate courses like Advance Cervicothoracic Complex, Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, etc. He believes that “THERE IS NO REASON WE HAVE TO LIVE WITH PAIN.” Kanukumar is looking forward to meeting you and helping you achieve all your goals in the clinic.
DIRECTIONS Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, addwhitewholewheatflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,cranberries, and orange zest. Gently stir. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add coconut oil, fresh orange juice, and an egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir to combine everything together. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/moist-orange-cranberry-bread
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