Did you know that over 80% of people across the world will suffer an episode of back pain at some point in their lifetime? If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering it can be. With chronic back pain, radiating leg pain, or stinging sensations across the sciatic nerve, it can be difficult to live your life to the fullest. If you find yourself in pain when bending down, standing up, or lifting objects, it’s time to see a physiotherapist.
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
SEPTEMBER 2020
STRUGGLING WITH BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA?
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
SEPTEMBER 2020
Stand Taller with Physiotherapy STRUGGLING WITH BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA?
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• Struggling with Back Pain or Sciatica? • Tips for Sciatica & Back Pain Relief • October is Physiotherapy Awareness Month • Help Your Child Stay Back Pain Free • Healthy Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema CALL IN! Call for your FREE SCIATICA & BACK PAIN ANALYSIS Call us today to schedule your first step out of pain! (345) 943-8700
Did you know that over 80% of people across the world will suffer an episode of back pain at some point in their lifetime? If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering it can be. With chronic back pain, radiating leg pain, or stinging sensations across the sciatic nerve, it can be difficult to live your life to the fullest. If you find yourself in pain when bending down, standing up, or lifting objects, it’s time to see a physiotherapist. At The Physiotherapy Center, we are fully equipped to treat any back pain you may be experiencing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out more about how our services can benefit you! The differences between back pain and sciatica: It can be difficult sometimes to determine the differences between general back pain and sciatica. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain that is caused by a compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body – it is approximately 2 centimeters wide, extending all the way down your back, your buttocks, underneath the piriformis muscle, and to the backs of your legs and your feet. It is made up of several nerves that exit your lower back from the lumbar and sacral levels (L4-S3), transmitting sensation and
muscle control. Common culprits of sciatica development include weakness in the gluteal muscles or tightness in the piriformis muscle, as they can compress and irritate the sciatic nerve. Common sciatica symptoms: The sciatica symptoms reported from patients tend to vary. Some may experience a deep ache in the buttocks, while others experience a severe pain radiating down one of their legs. It is also possible to feel a tingling or numbness in the back of the leg, calf, or foot. If left too long without proper treatment, irritation can become more severe and affect the strength of your leg muscles. Common sciatica treatment: The safest, easiest, and most effective mode of sciatica treatment is through physiotherapy. Physiotherapy examines the root cause of pressure on the nerve and works to quickly alleviate that pressure. Our licensed physiotherapists will analyze the movements of the muscles surrounding the sciatic nerve, in addition to the back and hip joints. They will design an individualized treatment plan based on the specific needs of each patient, in order to strengthen the affected muscles, improve joint flexibility, and prevent problems from occurring again in the future.
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There are some tips you can follow to relieve your sciatica pain on your own. These can be done before coming in for treatments, or in tandem with your physiotherapy treatments. • Performing gentle stretching exercises. • Avoiding prolonged sitting. Make sure to get up every 30 minutes and change positions frequently. • Putting a pillow behind your knees when sleeping on your back or between your knees when sleeping on your side. • Using your legs to bend down when picking up objects off the floor, rather than using your back. • Alternating ice and heat on the buttock to reduce inflammation. • Asking your doctor about coming to physiotherapy, or giving us a call at (345) 943-8700. How successful is physiotherapy for back pain? A study found in the medical journal SPINE proves both the physical and monetary benefits of treating back pain and sciatica with physiotherapy. It demonstrates that when doctors refer their patients for physiotherapy treatments early on in the diagnosis, their patients have shown significant improvement and lowered treatment costs. In this study, patients saved Refer A Friend Care enough to share how physiotherapy helped you? Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? Send them our way! They will thank you, and so will we. TIPS FOR SCIATICA & BACK PAIN RELIEF
an average of $2736.36 for their low back pain treatment simply by being referred to a physiotherapist in the beginning. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, consult with your doctor about physiotherapy treatments, or contact our office at (345) 943-8700 to learn more about how you could benefit. We aim for speedy and effective recoveries at low costs. Don’t live with back pain any longer – stand taller with physiotherapy. Source: Primary Care Referral of Patients With Low Back Pain to Physical Therapy: Impact on Future Health CareUtilization and Costs Fritz, JulieM. PT, PhD, ATC*; Childs, JohnD. PT, PhD†; Wainner, Robert S. PT, PhD‡; Flynn, Timothy W. PT, PhD§ Spine: 01 December 2012 - Volume 37 - Issue 25 - p 2114–2121
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With October fast approaching, now is a great time to fine-tune your body and get back into doing the things you love. The Physiotherapy Center is committed to providing our patients with high-quality rehabilitation. Our expert team of physiotherapists is devoted to helping our patients make a full recovery from their injuries. Physiotherapy tends to be associated with sports injuries, along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery, and balance issues. Yet, you may not realize the range of problems in which physiotherapy can help -- both for pain management and to help ease other symptoms. Do you have hand pain and stiffness? Physiotherapists treat hand and wrist conditions ranging from carpal tunnel to “trigger finger.” Tennis elbow and rotator cuff injuries can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the general public may not associate with physiotherapy are pelvic floor dysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. We understand that injuries and pain can make everyday activities way harder than they should be, as well as add unnecessary stress. We strive to empower you to achieve your full
potential and maximum functional level in work, sport, and life activities. Take the time this month to start figuring out the most important things you need to know about the benefits and perks of physiotherapy. 1. Physiotherapy is most beneficial when used before an issue becomes chronic. So many people wait until they’ve been dealing with pain for an elongated period before seeking support from a physiotherapist. But there is no reason to wait! Physiotherapy can have the biggest impact if used shortly after your initial injury. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to heal. 2. Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. The longer you let your pain go untreated, the more severe the pain is likely to become and the more difficult the pain will be to treat. The best thing that you can do is seek treatment
immediately following the development of your pain as possible. Physiotherapy can have a huge impact on alleviating pain from muscle and joint aches, but the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. 3. Physiotherapy is the best strategy to overcome back pain and is helpful at all ages. About 30% of adults over 18 struggle with back pain, and that number is even higher for those who are over 65. Your physiotherapist will tailor therapy methods to your needs helping you achieve the best results possible. 4. Physiotherapy can be a better choice than prescription opioids. In the early days after an injury or an operation, painkillers help patients function without crippling pain. But with each day that passes, the risks opioids pose outweigh the rewards. Physiotherapy is a natural solution that can be beneficial for many conditions, from fibromyalgia, low back pain, to knee or hip arthritis.
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Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students Aching backs and shoulders? Tingling arms? Weakened muscles? Stooped posture? Does your child have these symptoms after wearing a heavy school backpack? Carrying too much weight in a pack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to pain and strain. Parents can take steps to help children load and wear backpacks the correct way to avoid health problems. Loading the backpack: • A child’s backpack should weigh no more than about 10% of his or her body weight. This means a student weighing 100 pounds shouldn’t wear a loaded school backpack heavier than about 10 pounds. • Load the heaviest items closest to the child’s back (the back of the pack). • Arrange books and materials so they won’t slide around in the backpack. • Check what your child carries to school and brings home. Make sure the items are necessary for the day’s activities. • If the backpack is too heavy or tightly packed, your child can hand carry a book or other item outside the pack. • If the backpack is too heavy on a regular basis, consider using a book bag on wheels if your child’s school allows it. Wearing the backpack: • Distribute weight evenly by using both straps. Wearing a pack slung over one shoulder can cause a child to lean to one side, curving the spine and causing pain or discomfort. HELP YOUR CHILD STAY BACK PAIN FREE CORRECT Wide, padded straps on both should rs !
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