CYNDY’S JOURNEY From Back Pain to No Pain!
ROASTED ROSEMARY BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATOES
If you’re having trouble getting the kids to eat Brussels sprouts, try this delicious vegan recipe as a side dish. Every vegetable tastes better roasted!
Ingredients
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2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
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1 3/4 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
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4 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper
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3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 cloves garlic, minced
For several years, Cyndy lived with chronic pain through her low back, particularly on the right side. Eventually, this resulted in her leg buckling out from underneath her. It got to the point that she was missing out on many of her favorite activities, including daily yoga, weekend hikes, and gardening at home. The pain and increasingly restricted movement even started to get in the way of many basic daily functions. A couple of years ago, Cyndy was referred to PT Pro. She was paired with Laura. In addition to being an experienced PT, Laura is also an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and focuses on women’s health. Laura homed in on the source of Cyndy’s discomfort and restricted range of motion. Over the course of Cyndy’s 18-month treatment, Laura helped Cyndy restore function, while also eliminating the source of pain. “The treatment that started out with my back ended up with treatment to multiple areas,” Cyndy says. “This was the key to bringing my everyday pain and difficulty in moving to a much improved status! I have learned many effective physical maneuvers to do daily to help keep my body well-connected, from various posture setting techniques to exercises that reinforce the initiation of correct muscle firing for everyday pain-free movement.” Recovery was progressive, starting at the initial pain site and working methodically through Cyndy’s entire body to alleviate each area where pain, discomfort, or restricted motion was present. “At first, I wasn’t quite sure we would get there,” Cyndy says. “But, ultimately, we made considerable improvement, and my lower back does not hurt every day, all day anymore. That is the best feeling! After 18 months of treatment, Cyndy says she feels 100% better. “My overall experience with PT Pro was excellent throughout the course of my treatment and beyond. The PT Pro team, from my therapist to the office staff, were top-notch the entire time … I am grateful to all of you!”
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Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the Brussels sprouts and fingerlings are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. 3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, then bake 35–38 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add more salt and pepper as desired, then serve!
Inspired by “The Oh She Glows Cookbook”
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela
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