effects, does not carry the risk of dependency and addresses a person’s mobility as well as pain reduction. One recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine also reported that physical therapy is as effective as surgery for treating low back pain conditions, without the risks or recovery time. PAIN RELIEF Many people already associate physical therapy with movement, balance and mobility, but few understand the role physical therapy can have in pain relief. Manual therapies such as trigger point therapy, joint mobilization andmassage play a big role in physical therapy’s ability to relieve a patient’s pain. When combined with other physical therapy modalities, manual therapies are more effective than pain medications and provide long-term relief. STRENGTHENING EXERCISES The fact that more than three-fourths of adults who participated in the walking study were overweight or obese is not coincidental. Those who carry extra weight are more likely to experience low back pain than adults who maintain a healthy weight. They are also more likely to experience problems with their balance, gait and posture that make walking itself a painful process. Physical therapy programs use strengthening exercises to address core weakness, foot placement and balance issues and help them get back on their feet without the pain that limits their ability to walk. A SURE FOUNDATION Physical therapists are concerned with all of the body’s systems that work together to create movement. One of the most often overlooked parts of the way we walk is our feet. We take them for granted every time we stand, sit, squat, and lift, but many times our feet are the source of pain when we walk. A physical therapist can recommend correct shoes for your gait, order custom orthotics, or prescribe exercises that will strengthen the weak muscles in your feet and ankles that may prevent you from walking without pain. For low back pain sufferers, the key to relief is found in more movement. Combining physical therapy and a walking program is the most effective way to treat low back pain rather than mask it with pain relievers and muscle relaxers. Find out how you can start walking the path to back pain relief. Contact our office today for a consultation, to find out if physical therapy and a walking plan are right for you.
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GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH SRIRACHA SLAW INGREDI ENTS
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro • Juice of 3 limes, divided • kosher salt • black pepper • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/4 head red cabbage, shredded • 1/4 c. mayonnaise • 1 tbsp. sriracha • 4 medium tortillas
INSTRUCT I ONS In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, cilantro, and 1/3 of the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to a baking dish and pour over mixture. Toss until completely coated and let marinate 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make slaw: In a large bowl, toss cabbage with mayo, remaining lime juice and sriracha. Season with salt. Heat grill to high. Skewer shrimp and grill until charred, 3 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until charred, 1 minute per side. Serve shrimp in tortillas with slaw.
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