SouthSherbrook_ How Posture Affects Back and Neck Pain

AT—HOME HYDROTHERAPY

Soaking in Epsom Salt can be very helpful for the release of muscle aches and pain. It is important to remember the actual name of Epsom Salt is magnesium sulfate. Among magnesium’s many functions is it will reduce the rate of calcium binding after a muscle contracts as it competes for the same binding sites as calcium, which contracts a muscle. Simply put, this relieves tightness and soreness in themuscles. Something as simple as an Epsom Salt bath can be of great benefit in relaxing a tight muscle. It Is Easily Done By: 1. Adding 2 cups of Epsom Salt to a warm bath full of water. 2. Soak your neck in thebath for 15 - 20minutes, allowing themagnesium

to be absorbed through your skin. Put Down The Pain Medication

When you find that you are suffering from headaches or neck tension, come in for physical therapy. A few sessions can go a long way to helping you feel your best and learning what you can do to prevent your headaches from returning. Put down the Ibuprofen or Tylenol and pick up the phone to speak with one of our experts today! We can help you get out of pain and back to living the life you deserve. Contact us today at (204) 774-9903 or visit our website at southsherbrook.com.

HEALTHY RECIPE GUACAMOL E WI TH TORT I L L A CH I PS

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped plum tomato • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice • 3/4 tsp salt • 2 ripe peeled avocados • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped • 1 garlic clove, minced

Chips: • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas • Cooking spray • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder Guacamole: • 3 tomatillos • 1/3 cup chopped onion

Preheat oven to 375°. To prepare chips, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle wedges with 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder; lightly coat wedges with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until wedges are crisp and lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. To prepare guacamole, peel papery husk from tomatillos; wash, core, and finely chop. Combine tomatillos, onion, and remaining ingredients; stir well. Serve guacamole with chips. Directions

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