Newsletter by FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
NEWSLETTER THE
STRUGGLING WITH BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? STAND TALLER WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
INSIDE: • Tips For Sciatica Relief • Healthy Recipe • Patient Success Spotlight • KC’s Corner
NEWSLETTER THE
GAIN RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
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 physical therapist. At FYZICAL, 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 HOWWE ARE KEEPING YOU SAFE • Social distancing • Sanitizing equipment between each patient • Everyone is wearing masks • Everyone’s temperature is being checked upon arrival
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 physical therapy. Physical therapy examines the root cause of pressure on the nerve and works to quickly alleviate that pressure. Our licensed physical therapists 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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TIPS FOR SCIATICA RELIEF
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 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. At FYZICAL, 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
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS STANDING EXTENSIONS
VITAMIN BURST SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS •1 cup fresh orange juice •1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) •1/2 cup frozen strawberries •1/2 cup mango •1/2 cup pineapple •1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) •Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter DIRECTIONS Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection-fighting ability of your immune system.
While standing, place your hands on your hips and lean back to arch your back. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 8 times.
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Patient Success Spotlight
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• 1-TDC is a cellular lubricant taken in soft gel form that promotes increased flexibility and healthy joint function. 1-TDC is a fast-acting topical cream that absorbs rapidly and provides remarkable joint and muscle results! • Supports healthy fluids that cushion bones and joints to promote flexibility and mobility. Due to it’s unique absorption properties, as a topical cream 1-TDC gives localized immediate comfort.
“People with painful problems are treated as friends!” “I owe FYZICAL and the marvelous staff my mobility and pain management. It’s a fun place to go because people with painful problems are treated as friends. They are pleasant with lots of good humor shared by staff and clients so pain can be eased and sort of forgotten, for at least a little while.” - Ann T.
• This product can be used mostly anywhere
on the body and we use it in the clinic daily, come try some samples today and see the relief you get!
KC’S CORNER
Hi everybody! KC here again to check in and send everyone some love! I’ve been busy here at the clinic making sure everyone is doing their exercises and getting breaks to pet me in between. I even got to take some time off from work and go on a long road trip up North! It was a long ride, I was a little sore and stiff after the ride. Even as a doggo I get
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back pain and need to make sure I’m taken care of! I like to do a lot of stretching when I can, after laying down for a while it’s always helpful to do some quick stretches throughout the day! Sometimes I’m lucky enough to get a massage from the therapists! If you guys have any questions or need some help on back pain, I know my humans here at the clinic can help you! Stay safe everybody! - K.C.
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