4 Ways To Quickly Relieve Sciatica

4 Ways To Quickly Relieve Sciatica

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4 WAYS TO QUICKLY RELIEVE SCIATICA | PATIENT RESULTS | EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

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.

How do you know if you have sciatica? • Tenderness or sharp pain into the buttock muscles • Numbness, tingling or pain that travels down the back of the thigh • Constant pain that may originate in the low back, but travels mainly down the back of the buttock, thigh, calf and even foot • Pain that feels better when lying down but worsens with standing, walking or sitting 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 back and take pressure off the nerve. Lie on your non-painful side with a pillow under your lower spine to put you in side flexion. 4. Lie on your stomach with a pillow under your waist. Prop up on your elbows and perform deep breathing and let your lower back sag. While sciatica can literally be a pain in the backside, it doesn’t have to stay with you. Simple strategies and seeing the right physical therapist early can make a big difference in quickly healing and returning to the pain free activities you love.

Healthy Recipe Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Chips

INGREDIENTS • 1 medium sweet potato • 4 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION Heat the oven to 275°F. Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet and set aside. Thinly slice the sweet potato on a mandoline about 1/8-inch thick. Toss together the slices with olive oil in a bowl, making sure each slice is coated well. Season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for about 50 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through baking, until golden and crisp. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Anti-Inflammatory Agent: Sweet potato is often overshadowed by other exotic vegetables and fruits. But it is also a good source of complex carbohydrate, beta- carotene, manganese, vitamin B6 and C as well as dietary fiber. Working in concert, these nutrients are powerful antioxidants that help to heal inflammation in the body.

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help?

Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Rehab Access Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Physical Therapy Evaluation.

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Do You Suffer With Any of The Following Symptoms?

• Pain while bending or reaching • Soreness after sitting awhile • Difficulty standing for > 20 mins

• Pain when trying to sleep • Pain when driving > 30 mins • Radiating pain to buttocks

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Health Tip

What To Expect In Treating Sciatica The Causes Of Sciatica & Ways To Relieve Pain

Sciatica can be very painful and debilitating. One of the main problems of sciatica is that most patients do not know what is causing their pain and they do not know how to get rid of it. In fact, most patients are doing the exact opposite of what should be done to alleviate their symptoms. Sciatica is usually not from one injury but rather an accumulation of poor back awareness and activities over many years. The good news is that with proper identification of the contributing factors of the cause of a patient’s sciatica, their symptoms can be resolved and the patient will be taught what to do in the future to help prevent reoccurrence.

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to maintain a healthy body... Share this with a friend or family member to help them too!

Stretches Hips

PRONE PUSHUP Lying face down, slowly raise up and arch your back using your arms. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times.

Exercises copyright of

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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Immediately put me at ease! “After 6 years of injections and two surgeries, it was a task to tie my own shoes. Frustrated and in pain with the inability to ride a bike, swim, walk in my neighborhood or engage in physical play with my daughter I called my doctor for advice. Having been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease I could be injured just sleeping. Skeptically, I was given authorization to try therapy. For those of you out there with the same or similar very painful disease, DO NOT GIVE UP. I was very fortunate to have been referred to Rehab Access. My therapist immediately put me at ease with clear, concise communication and consistency with my therapy. I was never pushed beyond what my body could not tolerate and in the first few weeks often spent my entire session with my therapist gently getting my muscles to respond. After three months I am now riding my bike, swimming, walking, and playing in the yard PAIN FREE.

I would like to thank the crew at Rehab Access for giving me a part of my life back that I was missing dearly. Your professionalism and courteousness made all the difference!” - R.B.

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