DISC JOCKEYS Suffering From Back Pain? You May Have a Herniated Disc
Lower back pain afflicts a massive number of people. An estimated 80 percent of Americans will face some type of back pain in their lifetime, according to ShareCare. Many back pain sufferers are afflicted with a herniated disc, a serious condition that often goes undiagnosed. Between the bones in your spine, there is a small space containing a disc. Each disc acts as a shock absorber to help manage the forces daily activities put on your spinal cord. A gel-like substance surrounds each disc, held together by a wall of delicate fibers. In certain circumstances, the fibers will break down, allowing some of the disc and its accompanying gel to shove outward, putting pressure on the nerves in the lower back. A slipped disc will begin by bulging out of the spine, followed by herniation, and finally rupture. Each stage puts an increasing amount of pressure on the highly sensitive spinal nerves, leading to severe pain. If the problem becomes bad enough, if will eventually cause numbness, tingling, and discomfort all the way down into the legs, a condition known as sciatica.
a herniated disk: a whopping 80 people. All of us at the New Jersey Institute of Balance have treated dozens of people suffering from herniated discs. One specific instance involved a man in his 30s who was unable to pull his foot upright. After an MRI, it was revealed he had a severely herniated disc. After four weeks of physical therapy, he regained the strength in his leg, and was able to run 3 miles without any problems. Don’t let back pain control your life. Fix your spine before it becomes a lifelong issue. Contact the team at New Jersey Institute of Balance and we’ll help you heal your backbone from the ground up!
If you took an MRI of 100 of individuals who complained about back pain, you’d be surprised by how many on average would have
Looking for a summer dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in? Try this easy, low-fat frozen treat! Frozen Yog rt Pie Summertime
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Ingredients
blueberries, and blackberries)
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1 premade graham cracker pie crust
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3 (6-ounce) containers regular yogurt (berry flavors work best)
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1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
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1 cup frozen or fresh mixed berries (strawberries,
Directions
1. Combine Cool Whip, mixed berries, and yogurt in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until well-blended. 2. Pour yogurt mixture into pie crust. 3. Cover pie with foil or plastic lid. 4. Store in freezer for at least 3 hours, or until frozen through. 5. Serve frozen or slightly thawed.
Recipe inspired by eatingwell.com.
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