Complete PR: Stand Up To Sciatica

Complete PR: Stand Up To Sciatica

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Get To Know The Complete Physical Rehabilitation Staff! DR. ASHAKOSHY, DPT, MDT, CSCS Dr. Asha began her career working with Dr. James andMr. Colmenares in Bayonne, NJ. After being promoted to the Center Manager position at a NovaCare Clinic in Fairlawn, NJ (now Kessler Reahabilitation), she transformed the clinic into one of the top performing NovaCare clinics in Northern NJ. Dr. Asha holds a Master of Physical Therapy degree and a Physical Therapy Doctorate degree from The University of

Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is also McKenzie Certified as a back/spine specialist, a NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and has received her American Physical Therapy Association Competency Certification for Vestibular

Rehabilitation from Emory University in Atlanta, one of the foremost institutions for Vestibular research and treatment in the United States. In addition, she is a certified LSVT BIG Physical Therapy specialist for Parkinson’s Disease treatment. Together with Dr. James, she has helped to create the specialized back, vestibular (dizziness) therapy, and Parkinson’s disease programs that are used to treat all patients company-wide. In addition, as a former soccer player herself, she has treated and

trained many local athletes looking to get back to performing at the highest athletic level.

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STAND UP TO SCIATICA “Focus More On The Holidays &Less On Pain!” INSIDE:

• Gain Pain Relief Naturally • Holiday Recipe • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight

Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. If you are suffering from sciatica, it is important to find its root cause Many people often think an x-ray or expensive MRI is first needed to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find its root cause. Recent studies show that nearly 1 million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause. With a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance neurography, 69% of the patients were found to have a trapped sciatic nerve deep in the buttock by a muscle called the

piriformis. It is known that in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If there are changes in posture, muscle strength or pelvic alignment, the nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It even reaches down to the foot and therefore, can be irritated anywhere along its path. With sciatica, the consequent ache can be felt anywhere from the base of the spine, the buttocks or the back of the thigh and legs. Even tingling sensations in the toes can be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.

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SEEK PHYSICAL THERAPY FIRST! RELIEVE PAIN WITH A NATURAL TREATMENT

Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciaticnerve.A frequentbadhabit iscrossingof the legs forextendedperiods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The specialists at Complete Physical Rehabilitation play a crucial role in evaluating and treating sciatica, as well as other common back problems. Our physical therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. When coming to Complete Physical Rehabilitation, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We train you on specific and easy exercises that will relieve the pain in your back and legs. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel like yourself again. Our cutting-edge treatments are doctor recommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals. Knowing all this should give you a head start in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Prepare A Delicious Dessert For The Holidays! INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 cup butter, softened

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another medium bowl combine the butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream the ingredients together, about 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Add the hazelnuts and stir until just combined. Using a tablespoon measure, spoon out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing the mounds about 4 inches apart. Use the tines of a fork to flatten the cookie dough. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 10 to 12 minutes. Use a metal spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

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Attention Pain Sufferers!

Patient Success Spotlight

I am able to do all the things that I couldn’t without pain!

Do You Know Someone Who Is Suffering From Pain?

“I came to physical therapy because I injured my back at work,fallingdownastaircase. My condition affected my daily life activities because I wasn’t able to work and play football. It was a moment where I thought football was over for me due to the pain I was having, and the seriousness of my injury. It was difficult for me to sit, drive, and sometimes walk. I came to Complete Physical Rehabilitation and now I am able to do all the things that I couldn’t, without pain. My

• Decrease their pain • Increase their strength • Increase their activity level We can help:

• Increase their flexibility • Improve their health • Get back to living

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daily life is 100% better than it was during the injury. They really helped me out. Dr. Asha and the staff are awesome and they answered every question I had. I appreciate everything and I want to say thank you so much!” - Jaimele W.

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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.

SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST Lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. Strengthens Lower Back www.simpleset.net Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

Now Accepting Toy Donations We’ll be accepting toy donations for the Toys for Tots program in both the Elizabeth & Jersey City clinics. All donations will be dropped off at the local fire station, 491 Washington Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, which handles drop-offs for the program every year.

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