Health & Wellness Newsletter by Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy Sports Medicine
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“Take Control Of Your Pain For Good!” STAND UP TO SCIATICA
Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form 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. (continued inside)
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
STAND UP TO SCIATICA “There’s No Limits When You’re Pain Free!”
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• Naturally Relieve Back Pain • Healthy Recipe • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Sudoku Puzzle
cause. Many people often think an x-ray or expensive MRI is first needed to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find its 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. 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. Don’t suffer with sciatica any longer, call now for your free assessment and see what Sports and Ortho can do for you! 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.
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NATURALLY RELIEVE BACK PAIN
Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciatic nerve. A frequent bad habit is crossing of the legs for extended periods, 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 Sports & Ortho Physical Therapy 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 Sports & Ortho 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. 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.
Learn more about how you can naturally relieve back pain, call the clinic nearest you today!
Healthy Recipe
ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 1 head leaf lettuce • 3 pears, diced • 5 ounces Roquefort cheese • 1 avocado, sliced • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup pecans • 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, choppedgarlic, salt, andpepper. In a largeserving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
“Dahlia Fahmy at Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is the best - 5 Stars! She is a professional who is very knowledgeable and helped me with my back pain. She and her staff are up to date on all the different methods (manual manipulation, exercises that concentrated on my specificbackpain, stretching) for controlling the pain. The facility has a qualified, friendly staff who also stepped in whenneeded.Eachweek I learnmoreexercises,how theyhelpand thecorrectway to do them. I was so impressed with Dahlia and the way PTwas done. So different than what I was expecting. I felt so much better and learned so much, that I did 22 sessions with her last year. I’m back again this year for some help with a new pain andagainhave learnedsomuchmore. If Ihadmyway, Iwouldseeher twiceaweek, everyweek. Ihighly recommendDahliayouwillnotbedisappointed.” –CharmaineL. I felt so much better and learned so much!
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Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain
� Sit for long periods comfortably
� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you have back pain, come in for a free assessment at any of our four locations. Don’t wait, we can help! BRIDGEPORT 312-225-3119 NORTHWEST SIDE 773-657-3897 LINCOLN PARK 773-904-8881 BEVERLY 773-779-7970
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
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