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the main causes of back pain in the world.
The human spine is an incredibly complex and powerful — yet delicate — structure. In addition to allowing us to stand upright, our interlocking vertebrae house the spinal cord, the main highway for the frenzy of neurological messages coursing through our bodies every single second of the day. But, as with any part of our body serving such a complicated function, the spine is also quite vulnerable to injury. Trauma, overuse, anatomical misalignment, and just plain bad luck can result in persistent, nagging pain, discomfort, and dysfunction. Back pain is startlingly common in America, especially among the elderly. And as millions of back pain sufferers know, when your spine and the surrounding muscles are constantly crying out in pain, it can be difficult to think about anything else. Often, dysfunction is simply the result of embalances within your body, inflexibility, or limitations in your range of motion. These problems can rear their ugly heads even if — especially if — you’re not particularly active. Sitting at a desk all day every day is one of
Luckily, most forms of back pain are treatable without the use of surgery or serious medications.
At Focus Physical Therapy, an experienced physical therapist can assess the nature of your back pain and create a custom- tailored treatment plan specific to your precise needs. With a comprehensive strategy and expert guidance, we can guide you from debilitating pain to being better off than you were before you came in! Don’t let back pain keep you from doing what you love. Call Focus Physical Therapy at 949.709.8770 , and experience long- term relief.
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GRILLED HALIBUT SUMMER
If you’re tired of grilling hamburgers at this point in the summer, try using your grill for something a little different. This easy halibut recipe is a great change of pace.
Ingredients
• 2 pounds mixed tomatoes, sliced • 1/2 cup hearts of palm, drained • Basil leaves, for garnish • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 boneless, skinless halibut fillets, about 5 ounces each • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling • 1 lemon 1. Lightly oil grill grates and heat grill to medium. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest onto halibut fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill halibut, turning just once, for about 5 minutes on each side. Instructions
4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, juice from lemon, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish salad with basil. Spoon salad over grilled halibut. Serve.
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