Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment.
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StaffSpotlight: Hector E. Rodriguez
Hector E. Rodriguez PT, DPT, FAAMOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT
Dr. Rodriguez completed this clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Prior to his coursework in physical therapy, he attended Canisius College, a Jesuit University where he earned a Baccalaureate in Psychology and was a student-athlete competing in NCAA Division-I men’s soccer. Hector completed a post-doctoral fellowship from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy and was granted fellowship status through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist in 2016. Hector holds advanced certifications in spinal manipulation (Cert. SMT) and dry needling (Cert. DN) through
the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute. He holds a Diploma in Osteopractic, a certification that focuses extensively on unique evidenced based manual therapeutic interventions. Dr. Rodriguez is seasoned in treating various neuro-muscular conditions and is focused on providing patient centered, evidenced based interventions that focus on reducing pain, identifying dysfunction, and enhancing functional movements. Outside of physical therapy, Hector enjoys all the outdoor activities that west Texas has to offer. His personal interests include mountain biking, snowboarding, soccer, traveling and playing guitar.
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“Stop Procrastinating On Seeking Treatment!” 6 BACK CONDITIONS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE
Do you feel aches and pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone. Four out of every five Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Without proper spine mobility, stability and alignment your back structures wear down over time, similar to tires that are out of alignment. There are many different back conditions, but here are a few common ones: 1. Lumbar or sacral radiculopathy: The result of pressure on a nerve exiting the spine. Pain, numbness and tingling can be felt down in different parts of the leg. 2. Sciatica: This comes from compression of the sciatic nerve by a muscle called the piriformis, deep in the buttock. Symptoms can radiate down the buttock and leg. 3. Spinal stenosis: This is a narrowing of the bony spinal canal which causes rubbing or pressure on nerves. Central canal stenosis is quite serious as it presses upon the spinal cord. 4. Lumbar sprain/strain: This is a common cause of low back pain due to injury of muscles and tendons. The rows of muscles that run up and down the sides of the spinal column, are the major muscle groups usually involved in lower back injury. 5. Fractures: These are due to trauma, or sometimes occur without any injury in people with osteoporosis. 6. Spinal cord compression: This is unusual, but very worrisome and may be associated with weakness and loss of bowel/bladder control. Medication and Bed Rest Most lower back pain sufferers try over the counter drugs and bed rest. However, most self remedies will not provide the relief that you need. In fact, bed rest is the wrong thing to do, because it can weaken the spinal muscles further. Weakness in the spinal muscles is one of the main reasons for low back pain and puts you at risk for injuring your back with common activities such as lifting, bending or squatting. Most of us sit too much and this contributes to severe weakening of the back and torso muscles which are needed for a healthy back.
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WILL YOUR BACK HURT AS YOU GET OLDER? If you think that growing older automatically leads to back pain, here’s some great news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not. Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain
The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trained and skilled physical therapists use proven hands-on therapy techniques to help people of all ages become free of pain and get back to the activities they enjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Manual Physical Therapy Specialists and restore your quality of life. Knowing the Right Expert to Help You Physical Therapists are medical musculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another. www.manualphysicaltherapyspecialists.com
Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have proven that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. If you are suffering with back pain or know someone who is, call us today to discover how we can finally help you become pain free and get back to the activities you enjoy. After all, you’re as young as you feel!
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Manual PhysicalTherapy Specialists is committed to providing excellent physical therapy care customized to meet your individual needs for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Working closely with you, your physician, and other doctors involved in your care to obtain the best possible outcome. At Manual Physical Therapy Specialists, we view manual therapy as more than just a modality and/ or technique. Our advanced manual therapy training allows us to apply a hands-on approach philosophy
todiagnoseand treat functionalmovementdisorders of the musculoskeletal system. The care and personalized service that you will receive at Manual Physical Therapy Specialists will be unsurpassed by anything that you have experienced within the scope of physical therapy here in El Paso, TX. At Manual Physical Therapy Specialists, our specialized care is second to none.
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“Manual PhysicalTherapy Specialists have been a blessing.The therapist tends to all my needs.The front office is very knowledgeable and ready to assist in any way possible.The pain in my back has diminished. I am now physically able to perform various activities I was not able to accomplish. The treatment I have received has been a true blessing.” - J.R. The pain inmy back has diminished!
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
10 Ingredients • 3-4 Tbsp olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion, diced • 1 14oz can coconut milk • 3-4 cups chicken/vegetable stock
• 2 tsp curry powder • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 29oz can pumpkin puree • 4 green onions, finely chopped • handful of pomegranate seeds
STRAIGHT LEG RAISE - SLR While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides. Helps Low Back www.simpleset.net
Directions Heat olive oil in a soup pot/pan over medium/med-high heat. Place onion into pot and saute until onion turns translucent. Season with a little salt while cooking. Add coconut milk, stock, and curry powder, while stirring together. Add only 3 C of stock, reserving 1 C. Pour onion/stock mixture into a blender and pulse until onions are pureed. Pour puree back into soup pot. Turn heat to low and add salt, pepper and pumpkin puree, stirring together. Add reserved stock to soup for desired consistency and taste. Cook for 15 minutes. Serve soup warm. Add green onion and pomegranate for garnish.
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