SCIATICA BACK PAIN (Continued from outside)
WHAT OUR PT I S PAT I ENTS ARE SAY I NG
If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact Physical Therapy & Injury Specialists immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the- counter painkillers may alleviate pain, but in-depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. These treatments, hand-picked by professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. 30-Second Self-Test for Sciatica
Do you have back pain or leg pain with standing or walking? Do you have a shooting pain in your leg when you stand up? Do you need to sit down for a minute for the pain to go away? Take this 30-second self-test to see if you might have sciatica: 1. Sit on a chair and keep good posture. 2. Straighten one
“Chronic pain affects my energy and ability to maintain an active lifestyle. PTIS associates have dealt with my ongoing and changing musculoskeletal problems in a variety of successful ways so that I can maintain a good quality of life.” - B. B. PTIS associates have dealt with my ongoing and changing musculoskeletal problems... so that I can maintain a good quality of life.”
of your legs out in front of you, while pointing your toes to the sky. Pay attention to how high your leg can go and if you have any pain, numbness, or tingling. 3. Place your leg back down to resting position, and repeat the same movement with the opposite leg. What Your Results Mean: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have Sciatica. Give us a call today at (303) 757-1554 and find out how we can help. Sources: webmd.com/back-pain/what-is-sciatica#1•medicinenet.com/sciatica/article. htm•mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435• medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7619.php
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PHIT IN THE KITCHEN
Exercisescopyrightof Brace Marching While lying on your back with your knees bent, tighten your stomach by drawing in your belly button close to your spine. Slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down, and continue as if marching for two minutes. Try not to move your pelvis or back while moving your legs. Drawing in your stomach helps to keep your spine from moving. Repeat with your other leg. Repeat 10 times. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH USE THIS EXERCISE FOR CORE STRENGTH
BROCCOLI SAL AD
• 1/2 cup buttermilk • 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream • 1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt & black pepper • 6 1/2 cups broccoli florets • 1/3cupraisins (golden isour favorite) • 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 strips low-sodium bacon • 1/2 cup ice cubes • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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Soak onions, water, and ice cubes in a small bowl for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve. Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing, toss well, and cover and chill for at least 1 – 4 hours. Top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds. Recipe Courtesy: Television Food Network, G.P.
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