I S I T B A C K PA I N O R S C I AT I C A ( C ON T I NU E D )
• The legpaindevelopsmoreasaburning, tinglingorsearingsensation,andnot as a plain ache • There is a sharp pain that occurs at times, making it sometimes difficult to stand or walk • The pain is radiating, shooting down the leg and sometimes even into the feet and toes Sciatica pain develops in the nerves that connect the lower back to the legs, and so while the pain itself is generated from the back, a lot of time, the experience of the pain is more largely associated with the upper legs. What’s more, sciatica pain doesn’talwaysdevelop likepain inthetraditionalsense.Sciaticapain insteadcauses abuildupof tingling,numbnessandweakness in the lowerbackandupper legs,and the pain isn’t consistent either. The sensation will typically run through the leg in waves, causing discomfort at seemingly unpredictable times. Ifyouareexperiencingbackpainandyouhaven’ttalkedtoamedicalprofessionalabout theconcern,thennow isthetimetotakeaction.Workingwithaphysicaltherapistcan cut your time struggling with back pain literally in half. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us.
Whilesomebackpain iseasyto identifyaspain,suchas isthecasewithdegenerative discdisease,thereareothersituations inwhichthepainmaybeabitmorecomplicated tounderstand.Oneofthemostcommonback issuesexperienced intheUnitedStates issciaticapain,andthissortofpain isoftena lotmoredifficultto identify—especially by those who aren’t familiar with the problem. Howcanyou tell thedifferencebetweenbackpainandsciaticapain?Theanswer is that sciatica pain is characterized by the following factors: • Constant pain is only present in one side of the buttocks or leg • The pain becomes worse when you are sitting
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H E A LT H Y R E C I P E Greek Turkey Burgers
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup spinach
• ½ tsp dried oregano • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper • 4 small hamburger buns • 4 tbsp tzatziki • 12 slices cucumber • 8 thick rings of red onion
• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey • ½ cup organic crumbled feta cheese • ½ tsp garlic powder
DIRECTIONS Preheatgrill tomedium-high.Squeezeexcessmoisture fromspinach.Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack. Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings.
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