Performance For Life Newsletter by Achieve Physical Therapy
Performance For Life NEWSLETTER
StaffSpotlight
Mary Lynn Berntson, OTR, CHT We are pleased to announce that Mary Lynn Berntson, OTR, CHT, has joined our team of rehabilitation professionals at Achieve Therapy. Mary Lynn is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy program at the University of North Dakota and a Certified Hand Therapist. She has been a pioneer in Hand Therapy arena in the Red River Valley, having started Hand Therapy programs in both Fargo and Grand Forks during her stellar career. Mary Lynn has been an active member of the North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association, serving in several leadership roles. She was honored for her service and contributions to the profession by being named the Occupational Therapist of the Year in 1991. Mary Lynn and her husband are actively involved in the Grand Forks community where they currently reside. Mary Lynn will be treating upper extremity & hand patients at our newest location in Grand Forks, in the new Turning Point Health & Wellness building located at 2424 32nd Ave South in Grand Forks. To schedule an appointment with Mary Lynn, call us at 701-746- 6694.
Welcome aboard Mary Lynn!!
“I Am Not Going To Allow Sciatic Pain To Control My Life!” DISCUSSING SCIATICA&BACK PAIN Performance For Life NEWSLETTER
INSIDE: • DISCUSSING SCIATICA
Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. If you are suffering from sciatica, it is important to find its root cause. Manypeopleoften thinkanx-rayorexpensiveMRI isfirst needed to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of
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tests doesn’t mean you will find its root cause. Recent studies show that nearly 1 million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause. With a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance neurography, 69% of the patients were found to have a trapped sciatic nerve deep in the buttock by a muscle called the piriformis. It is known that in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. WHY DOES SCIATICA OCCUR? If there are changes in posture, muscle strength or pelvic alignment, the nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It even reaches down to the foot and therefore, can be irritated anywhere along its path. With sciatica, the consequent ache can be felt anywhere from the base of the spine, the buttocks or the back of the thigh and legs. Even tingling sensations in the toes can be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.
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Sciatica is often characterized by one or more of the following symptoms: • Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg (rarely in both legs) • Pain that is worse when sitting • Leg pain that is often described as burning, tingling, or searing (versus a dull ache) • Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg, foot, and/or toes • A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up or walk • Pain that radiates down the leg and possibly into the foot and toes (it rarely occurs only in the foot)
Sciatic pain can vary from infrequent and irritating to constant and incapacitating. Symptoms are usually based on the location of the pinched nerve. While symptoms can be painful and potentially debilitating, it is rare that permanent sciatic nerve damage (tissue damage) will result, and spinal cord involvement is possible but rare.
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A 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? 30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica 1.Sitting on a chair, look down. 2.Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3.Repeat for the other side.
Patient Spotlights
“Back to normal!” I have been to other PT’s and have not received anywhere near the quality of therapy I receive at Achieve. I honestly didn’t think I’d ever be able to do things I used to do. I felt better after the first visit and better yet after the second. It’s been six weeks and I am back to resuming a normal life. After 6 years of trying other places and many discouraging treatments and unpleasant therapists. I have been so happy to have finally found someone who can help me! Annette seemed to know what I have been through and what things I needed to help me gain confidence and strength, her encouragement and caring attitude really made a difference in my treatment. Nicole too with the A-Stym, I had doubts at first, but the proof is in my muscles and movement! She really put me at ease during the treatments. They were all wonderful there! One of the nicest things about Achieve Therapy is the atmosphere of friendliness and camaraderie. Folks chat with one another and enjoy the companionship. I would highly recommend Achieve Therapy to anyone! Chronic problems can be solved. Love the fact that the PT’s are trained in new techniques! Cheerful friendly staff...couldn’t be better!!
What it means: If your leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have Sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. Call us to schedule an appointment...we can help you with that. CALL TODAY!
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NATURAL SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF
Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciatic nerve. A frequent bad habit is crossing of the legs for extended periods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The specialists at Achieve Therapy and Fitness play a crucial role in evaluatingandtreatingsciatica,aswellasothercommonbackproblems. Our physical therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. When coming to Achieve Therapy and Fitness, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We train you on specific and easy exercises that will relieve the pain in your back and legs. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel likeyourselfagain.Ourcutting-edgetreatmentsaredoctorrecommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals. Knowing all this should give you a headstart in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall.
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Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing Sciatica pain.
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HAMSTRING STRETCH While lying on your back, raise up your leg and hold the back of your knee until a stretch is felt.
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