A NEW TREATMENT FOR YOUR ARTHRI T IS PAIN
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As the cold weather creeps in, you might notice more joint aches, pains, and stiffness. These are some of the symptoms associated with arthritis, a condition that affects 54.4 million adults worldwide. This staggering statistic makes it one of the most common causes of disability for people whose conditions are classified into various types of arthritis. Depending on whether a patient struggles with inflammation, infection, or bleeding, each type of arthritis comes with its own unique presentation and can affect some age groups more than others. In the past, arthritis was treated primarily with a combination of medication, like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and corticosteroids, surgery, and activity restrictions. But due to the risks associated with these drug types — swelling, stomach ulcers, blood clots, bone loss, and cataracts — physical therapists all over the country are looking for new options to help relieve patients’ arthritic pain. Recent advancements in modern technology have demonstrated the beneficial effects of light on arthritic joints. Because the light increases your cells’ metabolism, it helps reduce inflammation in problematic areas. What’s more, laser therapy is also widely known for its ability to promote healing of the tissue area as well. In this way, not only does the reduced inflammation relieve pain, it can also help heal the area to prevent future swelling. Light therapy has been used successfully to treat arthritis and other types of pain for decades, and its popularity has grown due to the fact that it has no known side effects. The therapists here at The Physical Therapy Doctor do their best to provide you with the most beneficial and effective results, and they fully believe in the value of deep tissue laser therapy. If you have been taking medication for arthritis and are still in pain, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 718.747.2019 to see if laser therapy can work for you.
Recipe of the Month:
Inspired by The New York Times
SPICY, CREAMY SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they’re often the blandest thing on the table. Luckily that’s not the case with this recipe, which features Thai spices and coconut milk.
INGREDIENTS
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5 pounds sweet potatoes 1 cup canned coconut milk
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add the mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot.
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