Newsletter by Star Physical Therapy
October, 2017 NEWSLETTER
RAVI BATES, PT Getting To Know The Star PT Staff
Ravi Bates, owner/partner, holds 12 years experience in the field of physical therapy. His commitment to local community and passion for the growth and success of New Orleans has helped him better serve his patients over the years. Mr. Bates specializes in the treatment of orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions, spine and extremities. His “hands on approach” enables him to assess and implement the correct plan of care which is patient tailored to meet the best possible outcomes. As a graduate fromTulane University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences he has worked with many athletes both collegiate and professional. He finished his post-graduate studies in physical therapy to receive a Masters from the University of Alabama Birmingham, a “top ten best” physical therapy program at the time. Ravi Bates has had the opportunity to work and learn from the best scholars in the industry. Mr. Bates has completed continuing education coursework and certifications to learn a variety of techniques that help assist
his patients including vestibular rehab, athletic taping, orthopedic manipulation, and most recently dry needling. Ravi Bates is married with three wonderful children and he enjoys golf and jogging in his free time.
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NEWSLETTER
October, 2017
STAND UP TO SCIATICA! “What’s That Radiating Pain In Your Back?” INSIDE:
Back Pain Relief with Matt Slimming, PT, DPT
• The right treatment for Sciatica • Healthy Recipe • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
Dear Valued Client,
Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form
Matt Slimming PT, DPT, Owner
in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If there are changes in posture, muscle strength or pelvic alignment, the nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It even reaches down to the foot and therefore, can be irritated anywhere along its path. With sciatica, the consequent ache can be felt anywhere from the base of the spine, the buttocks or the back of the thigh and legs. Even tingling sensations in the toes can be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.
of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. If you are suffering from sciatica, it is important to find its root cause. Many people often think an x-ray or expensive MRI is firstneeded tofigureoutwhat iscausingpain.Having a lotof testsdoesn’tmeanyouwillfind its rootcause. Recent studies show that nearly 1 million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause. With a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance neurography, 69% of the patients were found to have a trapped sciatic nerve deep in the buttock by a muscle called the piriformis. It is known that
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THE RIGHT TREATMENT FOR SCIATICA “Star PT Will Get You Back To A Pain Free Life!”
Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciaticnerve.A frequentbadhabit iscrossingof the legs forextendedperiods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The specialists at Star PhysicalTherapy play a crucial role in evaluating and treating sciatica, as well as other common back problems. Our physical therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. When coming to Star Physical Therapy, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We train you on specific and easy exercises that will relieve the pain in your back and legs. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel like yourself again. Our cutting-edge treatments are doctor recommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals. DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450°. Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, garlic powder, basil and red pepper in a small shallow bowl. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Trim ends from zucchini; cut each zucchini in half crosswise. Quarter each zucchini half lengthwise to make 24 zucchini sticks. Dip zucchini in egg; dredge in panko mixtore; pressing to coat. Place zucchini on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tops of zucchini with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with pasta sauce. PARMESAN-CRUSTED ZUCCHINI FRIES INGREDIENTS • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper • 1 large egg, beaten • 3 small zucchini (1 1/4 pounds) • Cooking spray • 1/2 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce
Knowing all this should give you a headstart in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall. Journal of neurosurgery: Spine Feb, 2005Volume 2,Number 2.AaronG. Filler,M.D., Ph.D., JodeanHaynes, B.A., Sheldon E. Jordan,M.D.,JoshuaPrager,M.D.,J.PabloVillablanca,M.D.,KeyvanFarahani,Ph.D.,DuncanQ.Mcbride,M.D.,JayS.Tsuruda, M.D.,BrannonMorisoli,B.A.,UlrichBatzdorf,M.D.,andJ.PatrickJohnson,M.D.
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Direct Access At STAR Physical Therapy Direct access saves you time by allowing you to come to us directly, without a doctor referral and see our therapists at STAR Physical Therapy. We can treat you without expensive tests. Therapy is a low cost value packed healthcare service. We start you on a program that’s perfect just for you and begin treating you right away. No wait, no hassle, with less out of pocket expenses. The following are just a few ways that physical therapy can help you: • Improve strength and flexibility • Increase your energy level to keep up with your kids • Up your game and stay healthy doing it • Avoid costly medication, painful injections or unnecessary surgery • Just flat out feel better everyday We would love to show YOU what our patients already know! Call STAR Physical Therapy and schedule your appointment today!
Patient Success Spotlight
Hear What Our Patients Have to Say! “It has made it easier to strengthen my knee!” Success Story: Netria J.
“The staff is very personable and they make the exercises that may be difficult seem easier because of the fun way they are done. I felt at one point I was not able to get much better but there has been such an improvement in my knee due to pre-op and post-op treatment. It has made it easier to strengthen my knee and the healing has given me such a positive attitude coming here. I’ve never had so much fun at a Physical Therapy clinic and the staff is very knowledgeable and personable. When I’m released I’m going to miss them so much because they have become my morning family!”
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Service Spotlight
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
DRY NEEDLING
SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. Relieves Low Back Pain www.simpleset.net
Do you suffer from back pain or sciatica? Star PhysicalTherapy offers dry needling for your aches and pains. We have very high success rates with patients who have experienced dry needling with us! If you are suffering from any chronic pain, contact Star PhysicalTherapy for an appointment. We will get you fast results!
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