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Sciatica & Back Pain Physical Therapy Can Help!

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Sciatica & Back Pain Physical Therapy Can Help!

Before you can treat your back pain, however, you need to know why it started. Whether you’ve tweaked a muscle or have a deeper injury, a spine specialist can help. stress takes a toll, causing inflammation in several areas. If this inflammation reaches a certain point, it may compress these nerves — resulting in pain. What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? Sciatica back pain is normally noticed as a pain radiating from the lower back. Often, this pain extends to the buttock, spiraling down the leg and extending to the calf. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain itself can be dull, aching or even sharp. In some cases, the compressed nerve may feel like it burns. In other cases, the compressed nerve may simply issue a sharp jolt of pain. Some people experiencing sciatica may experience leg numbness, tingling or weakness. If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility altogether.

If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomatic of sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain that radiates alongside the sciatic nerve. This nerve, which branches from your lower back — spanning across your hips, buttocks and legs — can be injured or stressed in several ways. The most common cause of sciatica-related pain is inflammation along the spine, where compressed nerves are aggravated. While sciatica pain can be intense, it is treatable. A lot of sciatica cases, in fact, can be resolved without operation — and within just a few weeks. Even if you’ve suffered severe sciatica spawned from leg weakness, bladder changes or nerve issues, there’s still hope. What Causes Sciatica? In most cases, sciatica occurs when one of the back’s discs are herniated. It can also happen if the spine narrows — an effect called spinal stenosis. As we age, our backs undergo a lot of stress. This

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1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your physical therapist.

2. Your physical therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

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How Physical Therapy Can Help

Physical therapists are considered “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, Compleat Rehab and Sports Therapy is remaining open and seeing patients during this time while taking the necessary precautions to make sure everything is sanitary and everyone is safe. Before and after every session, we are asking our clients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facility as well as require all of our staff to wear masks as an additional measure of precaution. We’re Staying Safe!

“I was very happy with my experience at Compleat. The front desk always kept me aware of my schedule and answered any questions I had concerning appointments, billing, and my insurance coverage. The Therapists were friendly and very helpful. They listened to my explanation of what my job entailed so that they could tailor my exercises to ready me for my return to work after spinal surgery. I’ve had physical therapy several other times in my life, and my experience here was far superior to any other. I didn’t feel like they were just going through their paces with me, but rather like we were all working towards a common goal, and they were as invested in my health and recovery as I was! I have been back at work for two weeks now, and I’m doing well, thanks to the wonderful group at Compleat Rehab and Sports Therapy!” - J.S. Google Review China Grove Clinic | March 2021 If you’re experiencing sciatica, you don’t necessarily need to contact a physician immediately. Medical News Today asserts that over-the-counter painkillers may alleviate pain, but in- depth physical therapy is often needed. Physical therapy can reduce sciatica compression by carefully introducing exercises and relaxing treatments. These treatments, hand-picked by professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals today, and ask about physical therapy options. Your mobility is important, and your back can be healed. Sources https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/what-is-sciatica#1 https://www.medicinenet.com/sciatica/article.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/ syc-20377435 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7619.php

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Vegan Chicken Salad

• 1/4 cup chopped scallions (about 2 medium scallions) • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 cup vegan mayo (or more if you’d like a creamier salad) • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Directions • 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed • 8 ounces seitan (about 1/2 batch if using homemade), finely diced • 1/2 cup slivered or sliced roasted almonds • 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks) • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

1. Place the chickpeas into a medium bowl and roughly mash them with a fork or potato masher. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully mixed. 3. Taste-test and adjust any seasonings to your liking. 4. Chill or serve immediately.

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Exercise Essentials

Did you know that standing burns between .7 to .15 more calories per minute than sitting does? It may not seem like a lot, but by simply standing for longer periods of time, you can easily burn more calories throughout the day. Sedentary lifestyles, especially the ones thatmany of usareexperiencingrightnow, can 231 Mt Holly-Huntersville Road Ste 140 Mt. Holly, NC 28214 704-954-8959 Have You Thought About A Standing Desk?

Prayer Stretch While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and or buttocks. This is a good stretch if you sit at a computer all day

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increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, or other serious health issues. However, investing in a standing desk or alternative seating options at work can help in greatly decreasing these risks and making your home office more ergonomically friendly! Using a standing desk as

opposed to a traditional sitting desk has been proven to lower one’s chances of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Nevertheless, standing desks are not for everyone, especially those with joint or vascular conditions. At the end of the day, make sure you’re comfortable – don’t let the daily stresses of working from home take a toll on your physical health! There are several steps you can take to improve your posture, strength, energy, and overall well-being throughout the workday. For more information, contact Compleat Rehab and Sports Therapy today.