Lauren Huggins performing manual therapy at PPT in Florence, SC
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 physical therapy 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 physical therapy, or giving us a call. How successful is physical therapy for back pain? A study found in the medical journal SPINE proves both the physical and monetary benefits to treating back pain and sciatica with physical therapy. It demonstrates that when doctors refer their patients for physical therapy treatments early on in the diagnosis, their patients TIPS FOR SCIATICA RELIEF
have shown significant improvement and lowered treatment costs. In this study, patients saved an average of $2736.36 for their low back pain treatment simply by being referred to a physical therapist in the beginning. If you are suffering with back pain or sciatica, consult with your doctor about physical therapy treatments, or contact our office to learn more about how you could benefit. Priority Physical Therapy, we aim for speedy and effective recoveries at low costs. Don’t live with back pain any longer – stand taller with physical therapy. Source: Primary Care Referral of Patients With Low Back Pain to Physical Therapy: Impact on Future Health Care Utilization and Costs Fritz, Julie M. PT, PhD, ATC*; Childs, John D. 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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Vegan Chicken Salad ENJOY THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed • 8 ounces seitan finely diced • 1/2 cup slivered or sliced roasted almonds • 1 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill • 1/4 cup chopped scallions • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 cup vegan mayo • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the chickpeas into a medium bowl and roughly mash them with a fork or potato masher. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully mixed. 3. Taste-test and adjust any seasonings to your liking. 4. Chill or serve immediately.
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