Health & Wellness Newsletter by Eastern Shore Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Talking With Sandy Summers Of The WORCESTER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIEITY
What new is going on with the WCHS? TheWorcester County Humane Society is happy to announce that we will be opening a Thrift Store late April/early May on Sunset Avenue in West OC. The mission of the Thrift Store is to raise funds to help support themany animals that call the shelter home and allow us to help many more animals in need. We will also be opening a low cost spay and neuter clinic late spring on Route 611 in West OC. Our upcoming event is our 5th Annual Pars for Paws Golf Tournament to be held at Eagles Landing Golf Course on Thursday, May 31st with a 12:30 Shotgun Start. Can you tell me how many animals does the WCHS support a year? We house approximately 200 cats and 25 dogs at any given time. Last yr we took in 378 animals, adopted out 313, returned 34 to owners and spayed and neutered 224 animals. We are also opening a low cost spay and neuter clinic early Spring on 611 in West OC. The average expense to care for a single healthy cat or dog is $1900 per yr. What is the long termgoal of theWCHS? With our low cost spay and neuter clinic, it will help to reduce pet overpopulation. The clinic will be open to the public. What is the difference between the WCHS and other shelters? We are a true NO-KILL shelter. All of our animals have a home until they find their forever homes. What are the dates of the upcoming GolfTournament, where is it, and how can someone sign up? Thursday, May 31st at Eagles Landing Golf Course. Visit our website and under events look for 5th Annual Pars for Paws, email us or look for us on Facebook. How can someone adopt a pet? Stop by and visit our shelter at 12330 Eagles Nest Rd off of Route 611 or
visit our website for our adoptable cats and dogs at Worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. How important are donations and how can someone donate to theWCHS? We depend greatly on donations fromour community and general public to help support our shelter and for us to continue in our mission. If you are interested in making a donation, visit our website, Facebook page, stop by the shelter, look for us at one of our upcoming events or become a member. We also have a needs list on our website for other ways you can help.
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
HERNIATED DISCS Don’t Let Back Pain Slow You Down!
INSIDE:
• Physical Therapy Helps Sciatica • Healthy Recipe • Exercise Essential • Patient Success Spotlight
ATTENTION: DO YOU SUFFER WITH BACK PAIN? MAY 29TH 6PM FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP Contact our office to register! (410) 641-2900
easternshorept.com Our specialized physical therapists are trained to examine your spine and movement to find the root cause of your problem. Then we work with you and your doctor to put together a plan that helps you achieve optimum results. thushinderingaperson’smovementandoverallability to perform day-to-day tasks. A herniated disc can cause a variety of symptoms includingradiatingpaindownthearmor leg,depending iftheherniateddisc is inyourneckor lowback.Bulging discsare thebeginningphaseofherniateddiscs.Very often people have a bulging disc and don’t even know it. Only when the outside of a bulging disc becomes irritated and affects the surrounding tissue does it begin to cause back ache, generally in the same area and not down the leg. A herniated disc in the neck can be just as painful as a herniated disc in the back. Arm pain from a neck herniated disc is one of the more common neck conditions treated by our spine specialists. Although a neck herniated disc may start from injury to the spine, the symptoms, including arm pain, commonly start from poor posture or muscle strains. The arm pain from a neck herniated disc occurs because the herniateddiscmaterial “pinches”orpressesonanerve, causingpain to radiatealong thenervedown thearm.
KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT
MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT
Discussing Herniated Discs with Martin Weinstein PT, MPT, COMT and Kathleen Weinstein PT, DPT.
Dear Valued Client,
Do you suffer from back or neck pain? At times this pain can radiate indicating a potential problem with the discs. The bones in your spine are called the vertebrae. The vertebrae are held together and in place by ligaments and small discs that act as shock absorbers. These control your spine’s range of movement, flexibility and keep the spinal cord safe from damage. However, when a disc is damaged, the inside can squeeze out of place and either bulge or herniate, leaving the spinal nerves susceptible to damage. When this occurs, the result is called a “herniated disc”, “slipped” or “ruptured disc.” Aherniateddisccanbe incrediblypainfulandcancause a great deal of limitations on the body’s movement,
PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS SCIATICA
One of the most common mistakes is to assume that all leg pain is sciatica, and must be due to a disc in the back pressing on a nerve. In fact, most leg pain is not pain from the nerve in your spine, and has nothing to do with a herniated disc. There is much confusion about the term sciatica. The term sciatica is defined as pain running down the leg in the path of the sciatic nerve. It is best to understand the difference between referred leg pain, which “refers” from another area and nerve root pain which begins in the spine. Irritation of any of the tissues of the back can cause pain down one or both legs. Seventy percent of patients with back pain have some radiating pain to their legs. This referred pain can come from the tissues, muscles, ligaments, joints, discs or other back structures. It is usually a dull ache that spreads into the buttocks and thighs. In addition, it may affect both legs, however, it usually does not go much below the knee. Referred pain is not due to anything pressing on a nerve. It is not sciatica. Irritation of the nerve root in the spine gives a quite different pain, which is sharp and specific to an area of your leg. Nerve root pain usually radiates to the foot or toes. Patients often describe the pain with sensations such as pins and needles or numbness. It usually affects one leg only and is greater than the pain one has in the back. Nerve root pain is much less common than referred leg pain. Furthermore, if you have back pain alone and no leg pain or nerve symptoms, a nerve root problem is very unlikely. If you do have leg pain, then your legs should be examined by a physical therapist for signs of nerve irritation or nerve compression.
Diagnosing nerve irritation depends on tests that stretch or press on an irritated nerve root to cause pain. Our physical therapists at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy perform different tests for nerve irritation. A common test is raising the leg straight in the air and looking for radiating pain with limitation. Discover how our Spine Program transforms your back pain from a pressing problem, to a distant memory, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.
RED SNAPPER WITH ARUGULA SALAD
Healthy Recipe
INGREDIENTS • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp grated lemon • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp minced garlic • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 6 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 5 ounces baby arugula • 1/4 cup sliced red onion • 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese • 6 lemon wedges
INSTRUCTIONS Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 3 fillets, skin side down; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until skin is golden and crisp.Turn fillets; cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove fish from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean; repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining 3 fillets. Add arugula to dressing; toss. Top with onion and cheese. Serve salad with fillets and lemon wedges.
Courtesy of: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/red-snapper-arugula-salad
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Patient Success Spotlight “My first surgery led me to Eastern Shore Physical Therapy! I was nervous and a little afraid at first, but that didn’t last long. The entire staff is absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, kind, caring, and PATIENT! Feeling at home and a part of the PT family made me look forward to my weekly appointments. Skeptical and worried that my ankle didn’t feel as though it would ever get better, I was always calmed with the kind and caring words of assurance! My ankle is great thanks to Eastern Shore Physical Therapy. Forever grateful for the experience here! Will come back....but hopefully not too soon!” - Heather H. My ankle is great thanks to Eastern Shore!
Think PT First
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
UPCOMINGWORKSHOP FOR PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
MAY 29TH 6PM
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PRONE ON ELBOWS Lying face down, slowly raise up and prop yourself up on your elbows. Hold for 8 seconds. Repeat 8 times.
By request, we’re hosting a Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Tuesday, May 29th at 6PM If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:
• How a problem in your spine can cause back pain… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients with back pain and sciatica make which actually stops them from improvement in pain relief… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Back Pain (and save you a ton of time and money).
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