Health & wellness Newsletter: Relief for Back Pain and Sciatica by Restore Physical Therapy
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IS IT BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA? EITHER WAY, RESTORE PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU FIND RELIEF! Do you experience pain when bending down or lifting objects? Are you experiencing pain in your leg or numbness in your foot? You could be suffering from back pain and sciatica. If you find yourself in pain, it’s time to see a physical therapist at Restore Physical Therapy.
Sciatica is often a debilitating condition that is a result of compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The condition most commonly is associated with pain radiating down the leg. While “sciatica” may sound severe, it’s entirely curable. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, you know how hindering it can be. It can be so severe that people struggle to do activities of daily living. Fortunately, we are experts at treating any back pain or sciatica you may be experiencing. Contact Restore Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how physical therapy can help you find relief! What Is The Difference Between Back Pain & Sciatica? Lower back pain starts in and around the spine itself. The source of the pain comes from injury or irritation of
the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments, and other soft tissue. Although sciatica is a commonly used term, it may also be confusing because it is sometimes used to describe any type of back or leg pain. But true sciatica refers to pain that radiates downwards from the lower back/buttock region along the course of the nerve into the thigh and lower leg. Sciatica may include paresthesias (i.e., numbness and tingling), weakness in the muscles of the foot and lower leg. In severe cases, it can include changes to bowel and bladder function. While back pain and sciatica can be intense, both are treatable with physical therapy, often within a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe pain, there’s still hope!
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Risk Factors For Back Pain And Sciatica The risk factors often associated with back pain are: • Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e., prolonged sitting)
thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the finding. Education — Understanding what is going on, and more importantly, what you can do about it, is one of the most effective solutions. Education seems small, but consistently it has been shown to help! Stay active — It is essential to stay active despite the intensity of the pain. Your physical therapist can help you identify modifications to painful tasks and help you be safe and active. Exercise — Supervised exercises are vital to a successful outcome. A physical therapist will tailor your exercises, monitor you, and progress you based on your individual needs. Manual therapy — Physical therapists often use manual therapy for their patients with sciatica. Manual therapies include a variety of techniques that move one or more joints within normal ranges of motion to improve spinal joint motion or function. It can also include soft tissue techniques that help to alleviate pain and allow for more mobility and improved function. Our therapists know the solutions that work. Supervised exercises that include movements, postural corrections, nerve mobilization, and/or strengthening effectively provide relief. Starting physical therapy treatments early in the diagnosis is the best way to quickly improve and resolve your pain. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, call Restore Physical Therapy today. Don’t live with the pain any longer – get relief with physical therapy!
• Limited muscle flexibility • Spinal/pelvic muscle weaknesses (aka “core” weakness) • Poor abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination (i.e., compensations due to injury)
• Spinal muscle and tissue damage (i.e., lifting strains or trauma from accidents) • Limited hip, spine, and pelvis mobility
In most cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated lumbar disc where the nerve root is irritated and/or inflamed by disc material ruptured. Risk factors for a herniated disk include: • Smoking • Repetitive lifting, bending and twisting • Sedentary lifestyle • Genetics • Excess body weight Physical therapy can help you identify what is causing your back pain and/or sciatica and resolve it successfully. The combination of education and activity modification can help set the stage for a successful outcome. How Physical Therapy Can Help With Sciatica If you’re experiencing back pain or sciatica, contact a physical therapist immediately. Your physical therapist will perform a It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up,
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Exercise Essentials
Seated Gentle Spinal Twist
1. Start by sitting up straight with your legs together straight out in front of you. 2. Bend one knee and cross that leg over your straight leg. 3. Gently twist your upper body across your bent leg using one arm to balance on the floor and the other to pull your knee closer to your chest.
suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! •Relieve hip and knee pain •Improve your gait •Save time •Save money •Improve your health naturally CALL 856-396-8131
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FITNESS IN THE SUMMER TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT AND WORK OUT SAFELY THIS SEASON!
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Put the cool factor back into your workout routine with these summer tips! Always remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body to avoid dehydration or stressing any muscles. Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold
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shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Get the dirt. Try to walk, run, or cycle on dirt or gravel paths, since asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Live near water? Take advantage of the breeze on even steamy days; if possible, start out with the wind at your back, so when you’re finishing you’ll be running into a headwind, which feels cooler. Cool down with essential oils. Dabbing a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil on the back of your neck and at your temples just before your workout provides a cooling effect and also opens up your nasal passages, so you can breathe a little easier when the air is humid. Summarize your intervals. To keep your fitness level up, do your regular cardio at a slightly slower pace, but add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You’ll maintain your conditioning and burn more calories without having to go all-out the entire time. Refuel with fruit. They’re more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout. Keep them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat!
“When I came into RESTORE Physical Therapy I was scared that I wasn’t going to be able to have fun at my summer camp… I started doing stretches that made my ankle feel better! Sad that I now have to leave, I can NOT wait to come back in 2 months for a “check-up!” My ankle is finally healed thanks to RESTORE PT.... I still can’t believe that I had a fractured growth plate in my right ankle and now… I have NO PAIN AT ALL!” —Abby F. — actual 5 Star Google Review We Want to Hear Your Success Story By sharing your success story you can help us reach more people in our community — inspiring someone to find relief from pain and become stronger and healthier.
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Watermelon Cucumber Lime Refresher
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INGREDIENTS • 3 Cups watermelon, cubed
• ½ Cucumber, diced • 2 Limes, juiced
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DIRECTIONS: Add the watermelon, cucumber, and lime juice to a blender, and blend until smooth. Using a mesh strainer, strain the juice over a large liquid measuring cup to remove the pulp. Use a spoon to help stir the pulp and press out the liquid. (Reserve the pulp to make pulp muffins!) Source: www.tasty.co/recipe/watermelon-cucumber-lime-juice
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