Are You Experiencing Sciatic Pain?
We Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
M illions of Americans are adversely affected by back pain each year. While there are a lot of treatment options available, many of these only address symptoms and don’t target the actual cause of the pain. Not a medical diagnosis in and of itself, sciatica is a symptom of an underlying condition, such as degenerative disc disease, a lumbar herniated disc, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis. This condition occurs when a nerve in your lower back is injured, pinched, or compressed, which causes pain that can extend from the lower back to the hip, leg, and foot. Thankfully, sciatica responds well to physical therapy. Sciatica is characterized by the following: constant pain in only one buttock; pain that is worse when sitting; leg pain in the form of burning, tingling, or searing; weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg; a sharp pain that makes it difficult to stand up; or pain that radiates down the leg.
particularly helpful for individuals with sciatica. For example, your physical therapist may recommend water exercises to stay physically active. They will also prescribe exercises to reduce pain and improve motion, flexibility, strength, endurance, and posture. Many times, it’s not just the lower back that needs an adjustment. If the muscles supporting your spinal column — abdominal, gluteal, and hip — are weak, inflexible, or tight, they can be a contributing factor in your sciatica. Stretching and strengthening these muscles will often provide relief from sciatic pain. Your physical therapist will also create an at-home program to enhance your recovery. It is important to keep up with your exercises to treat sciatica and prevent it from resurfacing. Eventually, you will be able to return to the normal activities you love. If you are experiencing sciatic pain, call Gilbert Physical Therapy today at 717-591-0955. We will find the root cause of your problem and put you on the path to recovery.
After evaluation, your physical therapist will work with you to create a unique treatment plan to ensure your recovery. Some exercises are
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GRILLED RANCH POTATOES
If you want to be the hit of this year’s Memorial Day cookout, don’t overlook the star power of a well-made side dish. These smoky, tangy grilled potatoes will be the talk of the party. The best part is how easy they are to prep and make!
INGREDIENTS
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Ranch dressing for drizzling
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2 pounds baby potatoes, halved 1/4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Bacon bits (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 packet ranch seasoning
DIRECTIONS
soak in water an hour before grilling.) Grill until tender and lightly charred, about 15 minutes.
1. Heat grill to medium. In a
large pan, toss potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle with ranch and garnish with chives and bacon bits.
2. Skewer potatoes. (If using wood skewers, be sure to
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