BRIDGING While lying on your back, raise your buttocks off the floor/bed. Repeat this move 10 - 15 times. Helps Stretch Lower Back Try this movement if you are experiencing pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
The Difference Between Back Pain & Sciatica
While some back pain is easy to identify as pain, such as is the case with degenerative disc disease, there are other situations in which the pain may be a bit more complicated to understand. One of the most common back issues experienced in the United States is sciatica pain, and this sort of pain is often a lot more difficult to identify — especially by those who aren’t familiar with the problem. How can you tell the difference between back pain and sciatica pain? The answer is that sciatica pain is characterized by the following factors: • Constant pain is only present in one side of the buttocks or leg • The pain becomes worse when you are sitting • The leg pain develops more as a burning, tingling or searing sensation, and not as a plain ache • There is a sharp pain that occurs at times, making it sometimes difficult to stand or walk • The pain is radiating, shooting down the leg and sometimes even into the feet and toes Sciatica pain develops in the nerves that connect the lower back to the legs, and so while the pain itself is generated from the back, a lot of time, the experience of the pain is more largely associated with the upper legs. What’s more, sciatica pain doesn’t always develop like pain in the traditional sense. Sciatica pain instead causes a buildup of tingling, numbness and weakness in the lower back and upper legs, and the pain isn’t consistent either. The sensation will typically run through the leg in waves, causing discomfort at seemingly unpredictable times. If you are experiencing back pain and you haven’t talked to a medical professional about the concern, then now is the time to take action. Working with a physical therapist can cut your time struggling with back pain literally in half. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us.
If you are unsure of completing these exercises or experience pain when doing so, stop and consult your physical therapist.
HEALTHY RECIPE Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon
INGREDIENTS
chives • Juice from half a lemon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • Pinch of pepper
• 1 salmon fillet - Thaw if frozen • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh
Source: https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up. Combine parsley, chives, Feta, lemon, salt and pepper on cutting board. Run knife through the combination several times, chopping up all ingredients tomix. Spread combined ingredientsonsalmonfillet. Bake for 20minutesor until cooked through. Serve! INSTRUCTIONS
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