Hands On PT_Sciatica / Back Pain

Hands On PT_Sciatica / Back Pain

Hands On Physical Therapy

SEPTEMBER, 2020

How to Find Relief from Sciatica and Back Pain? HANDS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

INSIDE : • How to Find Releif from Sciatica and Back Pain? • Healthy Recipe

• Exercise Of The Month • Patient Success Spotlight

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OCTOBER, 2020

How to Find Relief From Sciatica and Back Pain? HANDS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

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 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.

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.

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30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica Do you have back pain or leg pain with 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? 1.Sitting on a chair, look down. 2.Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3.Repeat for the other side. 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...Hands On Physical Therapy can help you relieve your Sciatica pain.

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. How Physical Therapy Can Help with Sciatica? If you’re experiencing sciatica, 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.

HEALTHY RECIPE: INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 small onion, diced • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 2 jalapeños, finely diced • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes • One 14.5-ounce can black beans, • 3 chicken breasts, boneless • 2 limes • Salt & black pepper Chicken Tortilla soup

• 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves • One 8-inch flour tortilla • 1 avocado • 1 cup shredded Monterrey cheese

INSTRUCTIONS In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened, add the garlic and jalapeños and cook for another minute. Pour the chicken broth, tomatoes and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, lower heat to simmer and add your chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Once chicken is cooked,remove from pot. When cool enough to handle shred it and set it aside. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot. In a serving bowl, add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle soup over chicken and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.

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Disruption of the vestibular system can cause dizziness, vertigo, loss of equilibrium, loss of balance, and nausea. Our therapists at Hands on Physical Therapy are trained in effectively treating these disorders. What causes this disruption to your vestibular system? Great question. The signals sent to your inner ear from your brain is not always correct. This poor transmission of information is what causes a person to have vestibular symptoms. Something called BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is a common cause of vestibular issues. A calcium carbonate crystal is moved from its location in the inner ear portion called the utricle. It may happen due to trauma, aging, or an infection. A technique called the Epley maneuver is performed to treat BPPV. It uses manual techniques to reposition the canaliths in inner ear. It is often very successful at relieving vertigo. Many times it totally eliminates the symptoms of vertigo on the first visit. After the Epley maneuver successfully eliminates dizziness, the therapist then progresses to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy. This is a series of exercises designed to prevent dizziness symptoms from returning and improve balance.

Van Foster Our Hands On team would like to shout out Van Foster for his excellent work as our Patient Coordinator. In this new position, Van will be calling all patients and checking on their progress to see if there is anything he can do to help them with their journey at HOPT. We are happy to have coworkers like Van who help deliver excellent care to our patients.

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BRACE MARCHING While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down. Next, perform on your other leg. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. Repeat 10 times. Strengthens Back www.simpleset.net Increases core stability and prevents back pain EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

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