Health & Wellness Newsletter by Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehabilitation
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW SUFFER FROMSCIATICA? • Missed work due to Sciatica or back pain? • Missed out on a family vacation or activity because you were afraid to aggravate your Sciatica? • Found yourself worrying more about your pain, numbness and tingling rather than living your life? LOOK INSIDE FOR A FREE 30 SECOND SCIATICA SELF-TEST
Kate is a physical therapist. She is licensedby theCommonwealth of Virginia to provide physical therapy services. She was voted Danville’s Favorite Physical Therapist by Showcase Magazine in January 2011. Kate became a physical therapist because it allows her to combine everything that she wants in a career: working with people, using her hands, solving problems, and studying science. She says, “Physical Kate Albright, PT Staff Spotlight
therapy allows me put these all together to help people improve the quality of their lives. People come in hurting and unable to do what they want to do, but by the time they leave, they’re usually happy and smiling!” Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania before pursuing physical therapy at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Prior to joining Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab in 1993, Kate was a staff physical therapist at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Outside of work, Kate enjoys interior decorating and spending time with her husband, Mark, and their dogs. Schedule an Appointment DOAR Executive Drive, Danville DOAR 58 East, Ringgold (434) 797-1504 (434)792-0899
We treat you like family. You will never be just a number to us. We listen to your concerns and care for you on an individual basis. From the front desk to the whole staff you will feel like you are at home. We have 10 locations to make it easy to find a place close to your home. You will be seen with in 2 to 3 days in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
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IT’S TIME TO STAND UP TO SCIATICA Sciatica pain can cause you to miss out on life. Don’t let it keep you on the sidelines. One to One is here to help!
Do you experience pain in the buttock, thigh or even your leg? You may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. If you are suffering from sciatica it is important to find the root cause of the low back pain and leg pain. This will quickly and correctly relieve the pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find the 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. This can lead to piriformis syndrome, which is the most common cause of sciatica. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica Physical Therapists play a crucial role in evaluating and treating sciatica as well as other common back problems. Our Physical Therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. When coming to Physical Therapy, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We help you with stretching exercises that will target the piriformis, but may also include the hamstrings and hip muscles to adequately reduce pain and increase range of motion. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and
cutting-edge treatments are doctor recommended 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.
legs. At Physical Therapy we utilize hands-on treatment techniques such as manual therapy, massage therapy and physical therapy to get you feeling better. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel like yourself again. Our
Relieve Sciatica Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing sciatica pain.
One to One Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body! Minor aches and pains are warning signals from your body to let you know something is not working properly. Don’t put off the pain until it’s too late. Come in today for a “Tune-Up.”
Helps Sciatica Pain
PIRIFORMIS STRETCH Lie on back. Grab knee with hands. Bring knee towards your opposite shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds then return to start position. Repeat 8 times.
Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before They Get Worse!
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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 Success Spotlight “Playing sports and 10 years in the Marine Corps and I’m in construction so I’m up and down ladders, and in and out of holes and beating concrete all the time, so it’s a lot of shock on my knee. Since I’ve been coming here, he has shown me a lot of things that I can do on my own for my flexibility and to do things in a proper manner where it will take stress off my knee.” – DeVaughan, Past Patient Why do you have Sciatica? Here is the technical information on why sciatica occurs. The more you know the better off you will be.
The spine has to bear the weight of our trunk and at the bottom of the spinal column is the sciatic nerve. 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.
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! 10 LOCATIONS IN THE AREA FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
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South Boston, VA 24592 434.517.9947 | Fax: 434.517.9949
6. Martinsville Physical Therapy 812 E. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24112
• 10 LOCATIONS IN THE AREA FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE • 276.638.4809 | Fax: 276.638.5139
7. ACI Physical Therapy – Yanceyville 3310 Hwy 86 North Yanceyville, NC 27379 336.694.1305 | Fax: 336.694.1323 8. ACI Physical Therapy – Roxboro 337 S. Madison Boulevard Roxboro, NC 27573 336.322.5335 | Fax: 336.322.5445 9. ACI Physical Therapy – Eden 406 Thompson Street, Suite A Eden, NC 27288 336.627.7778 | Fax: 336.623.1919 1. Patient-Centered C re – Each patient receives a thorough evaluation and a personalized care plan to help you meet the goals most important to you. 2. Expert Staff – Our team offers experience, knowledge and skills unparalleled in our region. We are the outpatient orthopedics rehab experts, and we are here to help you get back to life! 3. Immediate Scheduling – When you’re in pain, you can’t wait to begin therapy! We strive to offer new patients appointments within 1-2 days of your call. 4. Convenient Locations – We offer outpatient rehab in 10 convenient locations in the Dan River Region 10. ACI Physical Therapy – Summerfield 4446-J Hwy 220 North Summerfield, NC 27358 336.643.7335 | Fax: 336.643.7365
5. DOAR South Boston 1438 Seymour Drive South Boston, VA 24592 434.517.9947 | Fax: 434.517.9949 6. Martinsville Physical Therapy 812 E. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24112 276.638.4809 | Fax: 276.638.5139
3. DOAR 58 East 1481 South Boston Rd, Suite E Danville, VA 24540 434.792.0899 | Fax: 434.792.1922 4. DOAR Chatham 13920 Hwy 29 North Chatham, VA 24531 434.432.1680 | Fax: 434.432.1729 7. ACI Physical Therapy – Yanceyville 3310 Hwy 86 North Yanceyville, NC 27379 336.694.1305 | Fax: 336.694.1323 8. ACI Physical Therapy – Roxboro 337 S. Madison Boulevard Roxboro, NC 27573 336.3 2. 35 | Fax: 336.322.5445 9. ACI Physical Therapy – Eden 406 Thompson Street, Suite A Eden, NC 27288
1. DOAR Executive Drive 174 Executive Drive Danville, VA 24541 434.797.1504 | Fax: 434.797.1506 2. DOAR 41 North 2140 Franklin Turnpike Danville, VA 24540 434.836.4158 | Fax: 434.836.0250
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ACI Physical Therapy – Eden 406 Thompson Street, Suite A Eden, NC 27288 336.627.7778 | Fax: 336.623.1919
ACI Physical Therapy – Yanceyville 3310 Hwy 86 North Yanceyville, NC 27379 336.694.1305 | Fax: 336.694.1323 ACI Physical Therapy – Roxboro 337 S. Madison Boulevard Roxboro, NC 27573 336.322.5335 | Fax: 336.322.5445
DOAR South Boston 1438 Seymour Drive South Boston, VA 24592 434.517.9947 | Fax: 434.517.9949 Martinsville Physical Therapy 812 E. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24112 276.638.4809 | Fax: 276.638.5139
DOAR 58 East 1481 South Boston Rd, Suite E Danville, VA 24540 434.792.0899 | Fax: 434.792.1922 DOAR Chatham 13920 Hwy 29 North Chatham, VA 24531 434.432.1680 | Fax: 434.432.1729
DOAR Executive Drive 174 Executive Drive Danville, VA 24541 434.797.1504 | Fax: 434.797.1506 DOAR 41 North 2140 Franklin Turnpike Danville, VA 24540 434.836.4158 | Fax: 434.836.0250
ACI Physical Therapy – Summerfield
4446-J Hwy 220 North Summerfield, NC 27358 336.643.7335 | Fax: 336.643.7365
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