Kinetix PT: Herniated Discs

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

“Kinetix Loves Working With Our Community Partners!” COMMUNITY PARTNERS UPDATE

Did you know that Kinetix has community partners? Our partners consist of small business owners and large corporations. Each month, we go into these businesses to provide educational workshops for their employees and/or clients. Our topics provide information, a time of questions and answers, and a demonstration by our awesome physical therapists and PT assistants. These topics cover such things as back pain and sciatica, dizziness and balance, shoulder injuries, neck pain and others.

and Gainesville Running and Walking and next up is Celebrate Primary Care. Would your employees benefit from our informative workshops? Research shows that a happy, healthy and pain-free employee equals productivity! Or, would you like to offer your clients something fun and useful? If so, email, Susan, today to set up a time for our world class PTs to come to your business– [email protected].

Recently, we went to Naylor Association Solutions, Sweat Life Fitness, Infinite Energy

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

“The Best Way To Relieve Yourself Is To Find The Source Of Pain!” RELIEVINGHERNIATEDDISC

INSIDE: IsTheSourceOfYourPainInYourThighs? RelieveBackPain InMinutes HealthyRecipe PatientSuccessSpotlight

Do you suffer from back or neck pain? At times this pain can radiate indicating a potential problem with the discs. The bones in your spine are called the vertebrae. The vertebrae are held together and in place by ligamentsandsmalldiscs thatactasshockabsorbers.Thesecontrolyour spine’s range of movement, flexibility and keep the spinal cord safe from damage. However, when a disc is damaged, the inside can squeeze out of place and either bulge or herniate, leaving the spinal nerves susceptible to damage. When this occurs, the result is called a “herniated disc”, “slipped” or “ruptured disc.” A herniated disc can be incredibly painful and can cause a great deal of limitations on the body’s movement, thus hindering a person’s movement andoverallability toperformday-to-day tasks.Aherniateddisccancausea varietyofsymptoms includingradiatingpaindownthearmor leg,depending if the herniated disc is in your neck or low back. Bulging discs are the beginning phase of herniated discs. Very often people have a bulging disc TWO FREE WORKSHOPS EACH MONTH! WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? For Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers: • Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk?

and don’t even know it. Only when the outside of a bulging disc becomes irritated and affects the surrounding tissue does it begin to cause back ache, generally in the same area and not down the leg. A herniated disc in the neck can be just as painful as a herniated disc in the back. Arm pain from a herniated disc is one of the more common neck conditions treated byourspinespecialists.Thearmpainfromaherniateddiscoccursbecause theherniateddiscmaterial “pinches”orpressesonanerve,causingpain to radiatealong thenervedown thearm.Althoughaherniateddiscmaystart from injury to the spine, arm symptoms can also be due to (or worsened by) poor posture or muscle strain. Our specialized physical therapists are trained to examine your spine and movement to find the root cause of your problem. Then we work with you and your doctor to put together a plan that helps you achieve optimum results. Look inside to learn more about our SPINE Program and say good-bye to that aching back!

For Those With Imbalance Symptoms: • Have you fallen in the past? • Are you afraid of falling? • Has your balance become more unsteady? • Has your walking become more difficult?

• Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? • Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your buttock, groin or down your leg?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions (or have a stubborn spouse or parent who is in denial) – The Back Pain and Sciatica workshop or the Balance and Fall Prevention workshop may be a life changing (and possibly life saving) event for you. Register by calling 352-505-6665, at http://kinetixpt.ptworkshops.com/ or at kinetixpt.com. Seats are limited so register today!

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IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR PAIN IN YOUR THIGHS?

One of the most common mistakes is to assume that all leg pain is sciatica, and must be due to a disc in the back pressing on a nerve. In fact, most leg pain is not pain from the nerve in your spine, and has nothing to do with a herniated disc. There is much confusion about the term sciatica. The term sciatica is defined as pain running down the leg in the path of the sciatic nerve. It is best to understand the difference between referred leg pain, which “refers” from another area and nerve root pain which begins in the spine. Irritation of any of the tissues of the back can cause pain down one or both legs. Seventy percent of patients with back pain have some radiating pain to their legs. This referred pain can come from the tissues, muscles, ligaments, joints, discs or other back structures. It is usually a dull ache that spreads into the buttocks and thighs. In addition, it may affect both legs, however, it usually does not go much below the knee. Referred pain is not due to anything pressing on a nerve. It is not sciatica. Irritation of the nerve root in the spine gives a quite different pain, which is sharp and specific to an area of your leg. Nerve root pain usually radiates to the foot or toes. Patients often describe the pain with sensations such as pins and needles or numbness. It usually affects one leg only and is greater than the pain one has in the back. Nerve root pain is much less common than referred leg pain. Furthermore, if you have back pain alone and no leg pain or nerve symptoms, a nerve root problem is very unlikely. If you do have leg pain, then your legs should be examined by a physical therapist for signs of nerve irritation or nerve compression.

Diagnosing nerve irritation depends on tests that stretch or press on an irritated nerve root to cause pain. Our physical therapists at Kinetix Physical Therapy perform different tests for nerve irritation. A common test is raising the leg straight in the air and looking for radiating pain with limitation. Discover how our Spine Program transforms your back pain from a pressing problem, to a distant memory, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.

TRADITIONAL CREPES

INGREDIENTS • 2 eggs • 1 cup milk

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1 pinch salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS In a blender combine eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil. Process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brush with oil. Pour 1/4 cup of crepe batter into pan, tilting to completely coat the surface of the pan. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Garnish with fresh fruit of your choice.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE

At Kinetix Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Kinetix Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call us! 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

Patient Success Spotlight

I felt better after each visit!

“Kinetix has an awesome staff, with a nice environment. I felt better after each visit. I looked forward to pushing myself each time that I came in. From day one to now, I feel 100% better. I’ve enjoyed going on long walks, which I wasn’t able to do before coming to Kinetix. Sitting, standing, and simple things like putting on my shoes, finally feel normal and pain free thanks to the awesome staff!!!Thank you all very much for helping me with my back issues, Scott and Eric. I will pass the word along to anyone who is ready to leave pain in the past–Go to Kinetix!!“ - Will

Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing pain.

PRONE ON ELBOWS Lying face down, slowly raise up and prop yourself up on your elbows. Hold for 8 seconds. Repeat 8 times. Stretches lower back muscles

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• Physical therapy • General orthopedics • Sports rehabilitation • Vestibular rehab • Pelvic health rehab • Pregnancy/post-partum

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) • Auto related injuries/rehab • Worker’s compensation/rehab • Sports physical therapy • And many more!

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