Health & Wellness newsletter by Global Physical Therapy & Spine Specialists
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Take Control Of Your Pain! STANDUP TOSCIATICA
Do you experience pain in the buttock, thigh or even your leg? You may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. If you are suffering from sciatica it is important to find the root cause of the low back pain and leg pain. This will quickly and correctly relieve the pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find the root cause. 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 in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. This can lead to piriformis syndrome, which is the most common cause of sciatica. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If there are changes in your posture, muscle strength or pelvic alignment, the sciatic nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. If you want a natural method to relieve sciatic pain, contact us today to schedule an appointment at 810-695-0750.
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HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK Physical therapists 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.
When coming to Global Physical Therapy & Spine Specialists, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We help you with stretching exercises that will target the piriformis, but may also include the hamstrings and hip muscles to adequately reduce pain and increase range of motion. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. At Global Physical Therapy & Spine Specialists we utilize technology such as graston tools to get you feeling better.
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. 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.
DEEP TISSUE LASER THERAPY
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High-Intensity Laser Therapy Doesn’t Just Mask The Symptoms. It Treats The Source
Unlike injections and prescriptions which just mask the symptoms and do nothing to treat the injury, High-Intensity Laser Therapy delivers light energy units, in the form of photons, to damaged cells. These photons, absorbed by the cells through laser therapy stimulate the mitochondria to accelerate the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). This biochemical increase in cell energy is used to help transform cells from a state of illness to a stable, healthy state. The result is it reduces inflammation, increases blood flow, stimulates tissue growth, and helps aid the body’s own healing process. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy has proven to get results in just one session! Diminish your pain levels and perform your daily activities pain free and enjoy life again! Schedule your appointment by calling (810) 695-0750!
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
I have seen dramatic changes happening with my nerve and muscles! “I unfortunately had a very bad experience with both a chiropractor and massage therapist. Between the two of themmy muscles and nerves became very inflamed in my neck, shoulders and head. The doctor sent me to a pain specialist where I received two nerve blocks. Unfortunately this did not work either. I was in excruciating pain with very limited mobility until my doctor sent me to see Ralph. The first night that he treated me I saw some relief through needling. I have been seeing Ralph for 3 ½ months now and have seen dramatic changes happening with my nerves and muscles. Ralph took the time to listen and explain what was going on with my body. Through needling, cupping, exercise, and massage, I am seeing results. Thank you Ralph for caring and helping me.” – Sherri P.
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Healthy Recipe
LEMON ROSEMARY SALMON
INGREDIENTS • 1 lemon, thinly sliced • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 salmon fillets • Salt to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to relieve low back pain...
PRONE ON ELBOWS Lie on your stomach, hands beside your shoulders. Push with your arms up on to your elbows. Hold for 10 counts then return to start position. Repeat 8 times.
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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist. WHY CONSIDER DRY NEEDLING? Dry needling is a modern treatment designed to easemuscular pain. During dry needling, a practitioner inserts several filiform needles into your skin. Filiformneedles are fine, short, stainless steel needles that don’t inject fluid into the body. That’s why the term “dry” is used. Dry needling may provide relief for some muscular pain and stiffness. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. Dry needling is therefore a very effective means of addressing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions that cause pain or hinder mobility, and is suitable for treating a number of musculoskeletal dysfunctions, such as: back and neck pain; hamstring problems; headaches; muscular tightness; shin splints; and sporting injuries.
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