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Does life ever feel like one large pain in the back? Back pain is difficult to deal with on a daily basis, yet for so many people, this is a total reality. By certain estimates, as many as 85 percent of adults in the United States struggle with back pain at some point in their lives. ..
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INSIDE: Is It Back Pain Or Sciatica Understanding Back Pain Patient Success Spotlight
Is It BackPainor Sciatica?
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Is It Back Pain or Sciatica? The most common type of back pain experienced is in the lower back, and it can happen for any variety of reasons. Being in a car accident can cause you toexperience lingeringbackpain foryearsafter theaccident.Accidents atworkcan lead tosimilar consequences.Butsometimes thecauseof your backpain isn’tasstraightforward.Backpaincanalsodevelopforanynumber of common reasons — things that you do every day without thinking twice. An old desk chair that doesn’t provide much lumbar support can take its toll over time, as can wearing shoes that don’t have much support, or even gaining weight, particularly around the stomach area. helpful strategies that can strengthen your back and reduce the severity of your pain. Physical therapy for back pain often includes a combination of targeted massage, flexibility and range of motion training, muscle building, and targeted stretching techniques. Using these strategies in combination with anti-inflammatory medication, as recommended by your physician, is often considered the most-efficient approach to handling back pain and is recommended by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Source https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica (continued from outside)
Too many people consider back pain a normal experience of their lives and don’t immediately seek support that could make the pain an issue of the past. Working with a physical therapist is, hands down, the best thing that you can do when you are looking to overcome back pain. A physical therapist can identify the cause of the back pain and present you with
If you are suffering from back pain, or think you might be dealing with sciatica, be sure to call your physical therapist at Nestor PhysicalTherapy at 401.356.4777!
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Understanding Back Pain
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 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 times, 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!
Being educated about your back pain can help you make the right choices to overcome it as quickly as possible. One of the biggest problems with back pain is that it lingers. This leads many people to deal with back pain for years on end without seemingly any end in sight. While there is back pain that develops as a result of strain or sprain, there is also something called low back degenerative disc disease, which happens when the discs in your spine weaken. This frequently develops as a result of repetitive back injury and can also develop as a result of age. With degenerative disc disease, the space between the discs begins to collapse and become unstable and will cause back pain to develop. When you work with a physical therapist to overcome back pain as a result of degenerative disc disease, your physical therapist will begin by strengthening core muscle groups, which includes the abdominal wall, and will provide you with targeted massage and stretching techniques to alleviate pain. 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 Try this movement for sciatica pain relief. Relieve Pain In Minutes:
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Four Point Trunk Flexion & Extension Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortably can, and hold.Then, arch your back the opposite direction as low as you comfortably can, and hold. Repeat 6 times.
“I came to PT when I had a severe injury to my lower back / sciatic nerve. I had trouble with every basic activity; driving, standing, lifting, etc. Then, after working that out/feeling significantly better, I got into two separate car accidents. Still staying in physical therapy, Dr. Nestor and Josh continually worked with me getting me to zero pain. I can do almost anything now and can even work out at the gym. Thank you. I will recommend you to everyone I can.” - Evan Sirois
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Rotisserie Chicken with Drip Pan Potatoes
Rotisserie is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken. The skin is crispy, and the meat is tender. Rotisserie attachments are easy to find and can be attached to almost all gas grills. There are also attachments for charcoal grills. Rotisseries can even be set up over a campfire…one of the original cooking methods. Use a whole chicken (about 4lbs). Lightly coat the chicken with olive oil. It helps to crisp the skin and helps the rub to stick to the chicken. Generously apply your favorite rub. I make a rub with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, fresh chopped thyme and rosemary, and lemon zest.
Truss the chicken with butcher’s string. It keeps the chicken in a compact uniform shape for even cooking. Run the spit through the chicken. I usually save some of the rub for after I run the spit through, since some of the rub will fall off. Wash and dry a bag of small white, red, or multi-colored potatoes. I also added sliced onion and whole garlic cloves. Feel free to add carrots, parsnips, or other root veggies. Mix the potatoes with olive oil, kosher salt, cracked pepper (and fresh herbs if you have them). Add potatoes to a foil pan. Put the spit on the grill and place potatoes underneath. The potatoes roast and will be basted with the chicken dripping (see picture). I spray the chicken with a lemon juice and white wine mix to help keep the chicken moist and it adds flavor. Cook the chicken until the temp is 165 on thermometer.
Slice the chicken and serve with potatoes. Enjoy!
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FIVE YEAR Anniversary!
IN CELEBRATION OF NESTOR PHYSICAL THERAPY’S FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! AWHOLE MONTH OF FREE CONSULTS
We will talk to you about the history of your condition. We will take measurements to test how well you are moving, test your strength and balance to evaluate and determine the CAUSE of your pain. Bottom line, we will determine what you need to feel better and enjoy life.
Who’s Eligible? We are celebrating another great year of service and we want our valued patients to enjoy it pain free. We are having ONE MONTH of completely Free Exams for: • All past patients who have not been seen in PT in the last month • All present patients who have another problem currently not being treated For over two decades, Steve Nestor has been helping our patients feel better and get back to the activities they love! This month, we are celebrating our fifth anniversary! To celebrate with you, we are providing FREE EXAMS for the month of November! The FREE CONSULT includes an exclusive 30-minute one- on-one appointment with one of our world-class physical therapists.
These consults are ideal for people suffering with pain from:
•Lower Back Pain •Arthritis •Sciatica
•Balance issues including fear of falling •Vertigo and Dizziness •Shoulder Pain •Knee Pain •Problems Walking
•Neck Pain •Headaches
• All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients
If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should schedule your exam now.
If you are a past or present patient then call 401-356-4777 to schedule your Free Exam Today!
If you are a past or present patient, or referring a friend, family member, or a stubborn spouse... Give them this insert and tell them to call us to schedule their free exam.
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Call us at (401) 356-4777 to schedule your FREE CONSULT! Offer Expires November 30th, 2018!
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FIVE YEAR Anniversary!
JOIN US FOR OUR FIVE-YEAR CELEBRATION ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2018! ALL PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PATIENTS WELCOME!
Come in for a chance to be entered in our raffle and win the GRAND PRIZE!
We want to celebrate our success with you! The ALL-DAY celebration will include (scheduled) free consults, games, contests, and a chance to spin the prize wheel!
Here’s How to Enter the Raffle:
25 tickets 20 tickets
20 tickets 10 tickets
Attend your scheduled appointment
Stop in to the clinic to say “Congratulations!”
Post, Share, Like and Check-In to Facebook to congratulate us!
Attend your free consult
Raffle winner will be drawn at the end of the day.
Additional entries for any contributions to our annual holiday food drive!
Call us at (401) 356-4777 to schedule your FREE CONSULT! Offer Expires November 30th, 2018!
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