6 HEALTHY DIET TIPS FOR SUMMER
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Targeted stretches for sciatica are designed to target restrictions in the joints and muscles that contribute to your pain. The initial assessment will help your therapist establish what’s known as a “directional preference,” meaning what helps the patient feel and move better. Your home program will focus on improving your pain and restoring your motion so you can resume the activities you enjoy! HOW A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact one of our physical therapists immediately. Your physical therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on their findings. Your therapist will identify the best way to resolve your sciatica pain using directional preference and strengthening exercises. They will examine how you respond to specific movements and positions. These particular movements and positions become the starting point for treatment. Next, your therapist will focus on areas where you struggle with weakness or develop compensations due to sciatica pain. These exercises will be targeting your core strength. In addition, your therapist will guide you through the postures that help alleviate your pain and minimize the risks of it returning. As you progress and improve, your physical therapist will expand on your exercises and stretches by making them more intensive over time. This will help increase your overall strength and range of motion. We will spend one-on-one time with you on each visit, using hands-on techniques that get the joints, muscles, and nerves moving again. We will also design a comprehensive exercise and education program to get you back to comfortably doing what you want to do. CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Physical therapy can provide you with the treatment you need to alleviate your sciatica. If you are ready to get rid of your sciatica symptoms and enjoy your daily life free of pain, contact Back In Motion for relief. We’ll provide you with an individualized treatment plan to help you get back to your everyday life as quickly as possible!
1. Swap out snacks for fruits and vegetables. Consume at least 5 portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. If this sounds challenging, remember that fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or even juiced fruits and veggies are all options. 2. Replace steak with fish. Fish is a great source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. You should try to incorporate at least 2 servings of fish in your diet every week. 3. Reduce your saturated fat intake. Too much saturated fat can raise your blood cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of developing heart disease. Examples of food high in saturated fat include fatty cuts of meat, sausages, butter, hard cheeses, cream, cakes and biscuits. 4. Cut down on sugary drinks. Drinks high in sugar contribute to obesity and tooth decay. Try opting for a cool, refreshing glass of water instead, or a tasty fruit smoothie! 5. Drink enough water. Proper hydration is always important, but even more so during hot weather. You should aim for 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. 6. Don’t skip breakfast. A healthy breakfast sets the tone for your day and gives you the energy you need to make it to lunch!
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