HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR MY SCIATICA PAINS?
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nerve becomes. The more compressed it is, the more painful it will be. Severe pain, chronic pain, or persistent numbness or weakness along one side of the body that doesn’t seem to go away are all signs that physical therapy is needed. Incontinence may also occur as an indication that your sciatica is getting worse – if your sciatic nerve becomes compressed in the area that controls your bladder and/or bowel function, you may lose control of those functions. How can I get started? Why wait to find relief? Contact Willow physical therapy today to find out more about our physical therapy methods for treating sciatic aches and pains. Physical therapy treatments will include targeted stretches and exercises to help strengthen the muscles around the sciatic nerve. Treatments may also focus on range of motion and postural improvement, in order to decrease stress on the sciatic nerve and prevent pain from returning in the future. At Willow physical therapy, we offer free consultations that will allow you to speak with one of our licensed and experienced physical therapists to learn their professional opinion regarding your condition. From there, if you decide to proceed, you will begin an examination process that will help determine the best personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. If you are ready to get rid of your sciatica symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’ll get to the root of the issue so you can get back to living your life comfortably!
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HEALTHY RECIPE
Broccoli Salad
• 6 1/2 cups broccoli florets • 1/3 cup golden raisins • 2 tbsp salted roasted sunflower seeds
INGREDIENTS • 2 strips low-sodium bacon • 1/2 cup ice cubes • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup buttermilk • 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream • 1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • Kosher salt & black pepper
DIRECTIONS Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onio soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat d Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, abo 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspo drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve. Whisk t buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions a golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour a up to 4 hours. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving di and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.
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