EXERCISE ESSENTIALS HOME LOW BACK TRACTION 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. Hold a broomstick in front of you across the doorway. Push gradually and slowly against the stick with your arms for 1-3 mins. Release slowly. For Fast Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Ray Mullen PHYSICAL THERAPIST, DPT
From a very young age, Ray has always been active. As a former athlete who studied and competed in Taekwondo for 18 years, Ray has had his share of experiences with rehabilitation. Through his experience, Ray learned success in rehabilitation is
dependent on the relationship between the patient and the therapist, and setting realistic goals specific to the individual. Ray pursued his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland College Park. His love for science, sports and people, and his effective encounters with rehabilitation led him to a degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Whether you are 9 or 96 years old, play basketball or enjoy a walk along the sandy beach, Ray looks forward to assisting you through a positive and successful recovery.
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PEPPERMI NT BARK Eating Right Never Tasted So Good!
INGREDIENTS • 1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers (about 16) • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 cup chocolate chips • Peppermint candy
DIRECTIONS Preheat your oven to 425˚ and line 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper. Cover bottom of pan with crackers. Combine brown sugar and butter in a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 min WITHOUT stirring. Immediately pour mixture over crackers in the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 5 min to thicken and set the caramel. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Place the pan back in oven for about 2 min or until chocolate is soft enough to spread. Immediately spread melted chocolate chips so that you have a nice even layer. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy and cool for several hours before serving.
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