No matter the cause, back pain is debilitating. In severe cases, even just walking can become an agonizing experience. Once it becomes clear your pain won’t go away after a warm shower, it’s time to consider the possibility that you may be experiencing sciatica. WHAT IS SCIATICA? To
outward, or tears, it then puts pressure on your sciatic nerve in your lower back. HOW DO I KNOW IT’S SCIATICA? While
Sudoku However, despite the very real, severe pain this condition causes, most cases resolve themselves without any invasive treatments. Your body is capable of mending the damage over time, but you still have to contend with the pain while that happens. THIS IS WHERE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMES IN, ISN’T IT? You guessed it. When it comes to minimizing sciatica pain, remaining active is the best medicine. Keeping your body limber and learning stretches to relieve the aches you feel will get you through the recovery process. That’s why we’re excited to announce our very own Mike Ulmer will be leading the back pain and sciatica workshop once again! The first of these will be Aug. 3 at 10 a.m., followed by one on Sept. 7, so be sure to call to reserve your spot today!
this nerve pinching may at first feel like
regular back pain, it will quickly become more severe. Most sciatica is
experienced on one side of the lower back, radiating down into the leg. The pain will often get worse while you are seated and, at times, will sharply increase. Some people also experience “pins and needles,” numbness, and/or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot. I THINK I HAVE SCIATICA. WHAT NOW? “Bulging disks” and “pinched nerves” make sciatica sound like a grave medical issue.
understand sciatica, you first have to know about the sciatic nerve. This is essentially the “phone line” responsible for sending signals between your brain and your legs. Sciatica flares up when this nerve is “pinched,” causing it to radiate pain beyond just the affected site. This pinching typically happens when you have a herniated disk. When one of the “disks” between the bones of your spine bulges
Senegalese Lamb Skewers
INGREDIENTS For the lamb: • 2 lbs. trimmed leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 tbsp peanut oil, plus more for grilling • Salt and black pepper, to taste For the onions: • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard • 1/2 tbsp agave nectar • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced • Salt and white pepper, to taste Equipment • Bamboo skewers
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, coat lamb with 1 tbsp oil and generously season with salt and pepper. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and agave nectar. Toss in onions and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium and oil the grates. 4. Thread lamb on skewers and grill for 6–8 minutes. 5. Serve alongside onions.
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