DynamX PT: Sciatica and Back Pain

DynamX PT: Sciatica and Back Pain

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STAND UP TO YOUR SCIATICA PAIN

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 deeper issues. You might be facing sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable. Inside, we’ll cover

I N S I D E STAND UP TO YOUR SCIATICA PAIN A 30 SECOND SELF-TEST FOR SCIATICA EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

sciatica back pain. (Read more inside...)

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STAND UP TO YOUR SCIATICA PAIN

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• A 30 Second Self-Test For Sciatica • Exercise Essentials

• Healthy Recipe • Staff Spotlight

spiraling down the leg. If you’re suffering from sciatica, you might feel the discomfort anywhere along this nerve pathway. The pain can even extend to the calf. The pain itself can be dull, aching or even sharp. In some cases, the compressed nerve may feel like it burns, causing considerable pain. In other cases, the compressed nerve may simply issue a sharp jolt of pain. Some people experiencing sciatica may even have leg numbness, tingling or weakness. If sciatica isn’t treated, it can hinder mobility altogether. How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica If you’re experiencing sciatica, contact our office. 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 by carefully introducing exercises and manual therapy. Physical therapists can also refer you to a physician if your problem is more serious. These treatments, hand picked by medical 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 absolutely be healed.

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. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed the most common cause of sciatica-related pain: inflammation along the spine, where compressed nerves are aggravated. While sciatica pain can be intense, it can be treated. Many sciatica cases in fact, can be resolved without an operation- and in a few weeks. Even if your sciatica includes numbness or minor leg weakness there is still hope for recovery. Progressive leg weakness or bowel and bladder changes indicate a more severe issue that requires a consultation with your physician. What Causes Sciatica? In most cases, sciatica occurs when one of the back’s disks is 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 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,

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Do you have back pain or leg pain while standing or walking? Do you have a shooting pain in your leg when you stand up? Do you need to sit down for a minute for the pain to go away? A 30 SECOND SELF-TEST FOR SCIATICA

What it means: If the leg with pain, numbness or tingling does not go up as high as the other leg, you likely have sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. Call us to schedule an appointment today! The therapists at DynamX Physical Therapy can help you relieve your sciatica pain once and for all.

30 SECOND SELF-TEST FOR SCIATICA 1. Sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side.

EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THIS EXERCISE FOR SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF

HEALTHY REC I PE MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE SKILLET

• 1 lb ground beef • 1/4 medium onion diced • 1/2 red pepper diced • 3 tbsp taco seasoning • 1 cup diced tomatoes • 12 ounces cauliflower rice • 1/2 cup chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through. Add the onion and pepper and continue to cook until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the cauliflower rice begins to soften (8 to 10 minutes for frozen). Sprinkle the skillet with the cheese and cover. Let cook until the cheese is melted, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.

PRONE ON ELBOWS

To start, lie on your stomach with your hands beside your shoulders. Push with your arms up on to your elbows and forearms. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

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

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“Anthony and the staff at DynamX’s in Santa Monica did a great job helping me recover from back surgery. I appreciate Anthony’s analytical approach. Each session he assessed my progress and made adjustments. With his help and approach to recovery, my sessions were very successful. I’d also like to give recognition to Lauren who works the front desk with a fantastic and enthusiastic attitude. I hope that I will not need physical therapy in the future, but I am an older guy and suspect something will happen that will require therapy. Therefore, I don’t only recommend DynamX’s to others, but when I need therapy, I will return and ask for there help. Thank you Anthony and Ryan, Lauren, and staff.” - David G. PAT I E N T S U C C E S S S P OT L I GH T F UN & GAME S Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 3 8 1 6 3 4 3 8 1 3 7 5 4

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We will work with you to assess your overall movement history, your medical history, and your goals moving forward. Your therapist will then perform a thorough physical evaluation. The physical evaluation will let the therapist know what your movement issues are. DynamX Physical Therapy clinics utilize current evidence based treatment combined with Applied Functional Science ® . Each of our therapists has a certification or fellowship training in Applied Functional Science ® . We encourage you to come experience the difference. ABOUT US

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Anthony Ware is the clinic manager at DynamX Physical Therapy Santa Monica. Anthony is a certified specialist in both orthopedics and sports physical therapy. He earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California, where he also completed his residency in sports physical therapy. During residency he had the pleasure to learn and work with several athletes at all levels including; Culver City High School, West Los Angeles College, Loyola Marymount University, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Sparks. Anthony is a former Minor League Baseball player who played with the Detroit Tigers organization. After his playing career, he earned his bachelor’s of science degree from Loyola Marymount University, as part of the Major League Baseball’s scholarship program. He continues to work with LMU in its sports medicine department providing physical therapy services to its student athletes and has lectured on sports medicine for the health and human sciences program. www.dynamxpt.com 9 5 6 3 7 2 3 7 5 4 2 3 1 2 8 3 4 8 1 3 5 6 1 4 1 8 http://1sudoku.com http://1sudoku.com n° 36953 - LevelHard n°315994 - LevelHard Play on your mobile these puzzles and find their solutions by flashing the codes below : n° 318548 n° 310547 n°36953 n° 315994