4 Ways To Quickly Relieve Sciatica

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Sciatica is a very common condition that affects 10% of the population . Sciatica is defined as pain that follows the course of the sciatic nerve. However, many people suffer with other sciatica like symptoms including low back pain, foot pain and even numbness in the leg. These symptoms can be signs of other back problems such as mechanical low back pain or even herniated discs. 4 Ways to Quickly Relieve Sciatica

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4 Ways To Quickly Relieve SCIATICA

1. Get properly diagnosed by a physical therapist. Other low back conditions can present as sciatica symptoms and it is important to determine the exact origins of your symptoms. Seeing a physical therapist sooner, rather than later means faster recovery and less potential for damage that can occur to the spinal joints and nerves. 2. Alternate heat and ice to the low back and buttock area. Ice helps to relieve inflammation, while heat, helps relax muscles and improve blood flow. Try 10 minutes on, 30 minutes off when alternating. Make sure to check your skin frequently to prevent injury. Speak with one of our specialists if you have questions on what will work best for you. 3. Position yourself to relax your low back and take the pressure off the nerve. Two ways to do this are either: 1. Lie on your non-painful side with your knees bent comfortably with the top knee slightly forward of the other. 2. Lie on your back with a pillow under your knees. (Find your best position of comfort). 4. Lying on your back, knees bent, slowly rock knees side to side to gently stretch your low back. This can help relax the muscles and relieve nerve pain. Speak to one of our specialists if you have questions on which exercises you should do.

Your physician may refer you for physical therapy that is to be provided in the physician’s office, or to a facility in which the physician has a financial interest. Be aware that you have the right to choose your own physical therapist. You are not obligated to receive physical therapy in any specific facility. Always insist that your physical therapy be provided by a licensed physical therapist. Physical therapists who are members of APTA are bound by the association’s Code of Ethics and are especially committed to providing competent and compassionate care. All of our Physical Therapists are long standing members of the APTA. From The American Physical Therapy Association

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Eagle Pass October was National PT month! Remember to be your own advocate and to #ChoosePT. See what a BIG difference we can make in your daily lives. BTA Eagle Pass would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during our fund raising event throughout the month of October. All funds were donated to Candles for Life, a local charity that assists patient with cancer in Maverick County. Back to Action turned in $650 this year and we were honored to be Gold Sponsors. We would also like to invite everyone to stop by our clinic during the month of November and drop off non-perishable food items for our food drive. We will be donating the food at the end of the month to local food pantries. Harlingen Back To Action in Harlingen was again very active in our local community. We volunteered at Loaves and Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley on October 6th 2016. While volunteering, we packed to-go meals that were taken to Raymondville residents. Loaves and Fishes is dedicated to helping those in need. On October 9th, we were proud sponsors of the Harlingen Elk’s memorial golf tournament. The tournament raisesmoney for the disabled children’s camp in Texas and for local scholarships. Finally, onOctober 27th, we attended theRioGrande Valley Senior Health Fair at Casa de Amistad. It was a free health fair and hopefully many of you were able to come out and visit us. We hope that we were able to answer all of your questions. If we can Practice News

be of any further assistance to you, please feel free to visit us or call us at our clinic. Brownsville Back To Action Physical Therapy Brownsville visited the Brownsville Kiddie Health Center on Price Road and read children’s story books to the children at the lobby while the kids were waiting to be called for their appointment. Hearing them laugh and seeing these children smile is the best therapy. Remember to spend at least 30 minutes a day to read to your child and laugh with them, they’ll always remember those wonderful experiences throughout their lives. October marked the 4th year anniversary of the Director of Physical Therapy Ronald Sibayan, LPT at Back To Action Physical Therapy in Brownsville. The staff at Back To Action Physical Therapy in Brownsville dressed up as NERDS on the 31st of October 2016. Our patients had a blast seeing us in our outfits and enjoyed their treatments during their visit. We’re glad to have put a smile to our patients’ faces. Del Rio Back to Action has continued to collect gently used shoes for charity that will also benefit the local animal rescue throughout the month of November. Staff members dropped off our outdated newspapers and office shredding to the rescue. We participated in a fund raiser event for St. James school at the famous Brinkleymansion and enjoyed a tour of the home along with wine tasting and an auction. On Halloween, we traded places with our patients for the day and dressed up as them!

Staff dressed as patients - Del Rio

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Eagle Pass enjoyed Halloween

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“I came to Back to Action for several injuries I sustained at work as a truck driver. I injured my back, right arm, shoulder, right leg, ankle, and foot. I had therapy in the pool and the gym and their facilities are great! I have a long road of recovery, but I would like to say the staff is awesome and I would recommend Back to Action of Eagle Pass, TX to anyone in need of their services.” - S.D.

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Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to keep you moving... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

Relieves Back Pain

LUMBAR EXTENSION PRONE ON ELBOWS Lie on stomach, hands beside your shoulders. Push with your arms up on to your elbows. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 8 times.

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Helps With Sciatic Pain

PELVIC TILT While lying on your back, use your stomach muscles to press your back into the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

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If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Back To Action Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Pain Relief Consultation.