North East: Quick Relief For Sciatica Pain

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Do You Want Quick Relief For Your Sciatica Pain? Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Sciatica is a very common condition

that affects 10% of the population . INSIDE: • 4 Ways To Relieve Sciatica Pain • The Best Sciatica Stretch • How Did You Sleep Last Night? • Patient Success

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Sciatica is defined as pain that follows the course of the sciatic nerve. However, many people suffer with other sciatica like symptoms including low back pain, foot pain and even numbness in the leg. These symptoms can be signs of other back problems such as mechanical low back pain or even herniated discs.

4 Ways toQuicklyRelieve Sciatica

No Doctor Referral Necessary

Howdo you know if you have sciatica? • Tenderness or sharp pain into the buttock muscles • Numbness, tingling or pain that travels down the back of the thigh • Constant pain that may originate in the low back, but travels mainly down the back of the buttock, thigh, calf and even foot • Pain that feels better when lying down but worsens with standing, walking or sitting

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Ways toQuicklyRelieve Sciatica

1. Get properly diagnosed by a medical professional. Other low back conditions can present as sciatica symptoms and it is important to determine the exact origins of your symptoms. Seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist sooner, rather than later means faster recovery and less potential for damage that can occur to the spinal joints and nerves. 2. Alternate heat and ice to the low back and buttock area. Ice helps to relieve inflammation, while heat, helps relax muscles and improve blood flow. Try 10 minutes on, 30 minutes off when alternating. Make sure to check your skin frequently to prevent injury. Speak with one of our specialists if you have questions on what will work best for you. 3. Position yourself to relax your low back and take the pressure off the nerve. Two ways to do this are either: 1. Lie on your non-painful side with your knees bent comfortably with the top knee slightly forward of the other. 2. Lie on your back with a pillow under your knees. (Find your best position of comfort). 4. Lying on your back, knees bent, slowly rock knees side to side to gently stretch your low back . This can help relax the muscles and relieve nerve pain. Speak to one of our specialists if you have questions on which exercises you should do. While sciatica can literally be a pain in the backside, it doesn’t have to stay with you. Simple strategies and seeing the right chiropractor or physical therapist early can make a big difference in quickly healing and returning to the pain free activities you love.

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Dr. Faisal Mahmood, a two- time New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor, provides specialized care for patients with neck and back conditions in addition to injuries and arthritis of the shoulder, knee and hip. He works with patients to understand their individual needs and goals, and sees them through surgical and nonsurgical options to help them reach their expectations. ”Every patient is

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unique and, as such, is treated on a case-by-case basis,” he says. Dr. Mahmood performs minimally invasive, motion-sparing and same-day spine surgery in addition to shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopies and minimally invasive joint replacements. “I pride myself on being able to relate to patients on an individual basis, and spending the time they deserve so that they can better understand their particular medical issues,” he says. ”Through a teamapproach we can collectively work together to formulate a game plan to help address their ailment.” In addition to earning the trust and respect of his patients, Dr. Mahmood’s greatest reward is experiencing the joy of a patient who is pain-free. He is actively involved in community services and outreach programs and also provides his resources to the underserved community at St. Joseph’s Orthopedics Clinic.

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Forever grateful! “I developed a severely herniated disc which made daily activities unbearable. I underwent epidural injections without relief. I did not want to undergo back surgery so I consulted with Northeast. The treatment program instituted by Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine provided much needed relief and, most importantly, without the need for surgery. I will be forever grateful to Doctors Kirk, Sha and Hubert and their staff for their care which had allowed me to resume my daily routine pain-free. The doctors and staff at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine are competent, courteous and caring. Their level of concern for my well-being was obvious from the first visit and continued throughout my course of treatment. I was fortunate to have found Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine and would give this group my highest recommendation.”

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Share Your Story on a Do you have back pain when moving or standing for long periods of time? a Do you have shooting pain after standing or sitting for a while? a Do you have trouble sleeping at night because of pain? If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we can help. Attention Sciatica Pain Sufferers Call Today For A Pain Consultation

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How did you sleep last night? Top Ten Health Benefits Of A Good Night’s Sleep

1. Sleep keeps your heart healthy 2. Sleep may prevent cancer 3. Sleep reduces stress 4. Sleep reduces inflammation 5. Sleep makes you more alert

6. Sleep bolsters your memory 7. Sleep helps you lose weight 8. Naps make you smarter 9. Sleep may reduce depression 10. Sleep helps repair your body

11 tips to help you get a better night’s rest!

1. Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body’s clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. 2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which canmake it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep. 3. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Power napping may help you get through the day, but if you find that you can’t fall asleep at bedtime, eliminating even short catnaps may help. 4. Exercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep. 5. Evaluate your room. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Your bedroom should be cool, between 60 and 67 degrees. Your bedroom should also be free from any noise that can disturb your sleep. Finally, your bedroom should be free from any light. Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner’s sleep disruptions, such as snoring. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, “white noise” machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices. 6. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. The one you have been using for years may have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years for most good quality mattresses. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting for sleep but also free of allergens that might affect you and objects that might cause you to slip or fall if you have to get up during the night.

7. Use bright lights to help manage your circadian rhythms. Avoid bright lights in the evenings and expose yourself to sunlight in the mornings. This will keep your circadian rhythms in check. 8. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. If you can, avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry. 9. Wind down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode, so spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. For some people, using an electronic device such as a laptop can make it hard to fall asleep, because the particular type of light emanating from the screens of these devices is activating to the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid electronics before bed or in the middle of the night. 10. If you can’t sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment. Use your bed only for sleep and sex to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. If you associate a particular activity or item with anxiety about sleeping, omit it from your bedtime routine. 11. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor or to find a sleep professional. You may also benefit from recording your sleep in a Sleep Diary to help you better evaluate common patterns or issues you may see with your sleep or sleeping habits.

The Best Sciatica Stretch For Fast Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Try This: Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

HOME LOW BACK TRACTION

1. Lie flat on the floor in the center of a doorway with your knees bent. Make sure your bare skin of your low back is touching the floor for friction. 2. Hold a broomstick in front of you across the doorway. 3. Push gradually and slowly against the stick with your arms for 1-3 mins. Release slowly.

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Think NorthEast First! Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune-Up

At NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine We Are The Mechanics Of Your Body!

9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

Minor aches and pains are warning signals from your body to let you know something is not working properly. Don’t put off the pain until it’s too late. Come in today for a “Tune-Up.”

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

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