Limitless PTS: Sciatica and Back Pain

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STAND UP TO YOUR SCIATICA PAIN FEEL YOUNGER. MOVE BETTER. GET STRONGER.

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 sciatica back pain. (continued inside)

INSIDE : • Stand Up To Your Sciatica Pain • A 30 Second Self-Test For Sciatica

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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY

STAND UP TO YOUR SCIATICA PAIN FEEL YOUNGER. MOVE BETTER. GET STRONGER.

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INSIDE : • A 30 Second Self-Test For Sciatica • LIMITLESS TRAINING CENTER 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. 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 great, it can be treated. A lot of sciatica cases, in fact, can be resolved without operation — and in 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 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, 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.

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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 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 medical professionals, can completely eliminate sciatica over time. If you’re experiencing back pain, don’t wait. Call one of our professionals at Limitless Physical Therapy Specialists today, and ask about physical therapy options. Your mobility is important, and your back can absolutely be healed.

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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ABDOMINAL BRACING Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on floor. Place your hands on the front of your pelvis and contract your deep core. Straighten one knee. Return foot to the starting position. Alternate legs one at a time. Repeat 10 times on both sides. Strengthens Core www.simpleset.net EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.

A 30 Second Self-Test For Sciatica • 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?

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.

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...Limitless PhysicalTherapy Specialists can help you relieve your Sciatica pain.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT Meet Matthew Koval, our most recent graduate of the Limitless University orthopedic residency which he has been working on for a little over a year! He is a graduate Ithaca College with his DPT and is currently living in Victor . Matt is now working on his board certification in orthopedics and is currently accepting new patients! “Growing up in Victor, I was blessed with the opportunity to play sports, be involved in the community and create lifelong relationships with coaches, faculty and friends. I have a passion for sports, coaching, injury prevention/rehabilitation and overall fitness. My goal is to be a valued resource in the promotion of health and wellness through exercise and an active lifestyle. To be able to take on this role in the Victor community makes it even more meaningful.” See what Matt’s patients are saying about him: “Matt made me feel comfortable and gave me exercises I do at home. I know if I have a problem, he is there to help me.” “Matt was great. Patient and helpful! Everyone there was super friendly and makes you feel comfortable immediately.” “Matt was extremely qualified and helped me on my first visit.” MATTHEW KOVAL, DPT

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LIMITLESS TRAINING CENTER INTRODUCTION: Here at Limitless Physical Therapy Specialists we are committed to reshaping healthcare by emphasizing prevention through a healthy lifestyle, and making exercise the first treatment for musculoskeletal pain. We are continually working to grow a community of like-minded individuals including doctors of physical therapy and personal trainers to offer a variety of safe and effective exercise options. We are confident that we have developed a class option to meet your fitness needs. LIMITLESS - STRENGTH: STRENGTH was designed with the help of physical therapists to be a safe, and effective way to improve strength that helps you live life without getting injured. This class uses a steady progression to show measurable results from week to week. You will use a combination of strength training, mobility work, and skill development of functional movement. LIMITLESS - TRANSFORM: TRANSFORM is all about putting in hard work to see a BIG change in your body.This is a high intensity class that will get your heart rate up and keep you working hard for the whole time.The instructor will utilize interval training, strengthening, mobility, and cardiovascular training to push you through your limits. We are constantly changing up the routine to keep the exercises fresh and your body working hard. LIMITLESS - FUNCTION: FUNCTION is a high intensity, function-based strength and conditioning program. Trainers utilize a combination of Olympic weight-lifting, gymnastics skills, odd object lifting, jumping, running, mobility work, and metabolic interval training. The emphasis of FUNCTION is building real life strength, endurance, power, and coordination. LIMITLESS - ELITE: ELITE is a program designed for the young athlete. Participants will focus on motor control, skill development, flexibility, strength, and power. Depending on the age/development of the individual, we will be working on competence with Olympic weight-lifting.The programing for ELITE is adapted for athletes in season vs. off season. Additionally, we have built in evidence based, sport specific injury prevention drills into the workouts. LIMITLESS - JUNIORS: This is fun, fast paced hour class for kids designed to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. We incorporate movement literacy, gymnastics skills, running, jumping, and flexibility in a fun, game-like setting. Kids will work hard while making fun with their friends a priority. LIMITLESS - PERSONAL TRAINING: Description: This is very focused one on one training with a highly skilled personal trainer.This gives individuals the most attention possible in a training setting to ensure correct form and to help you reach your specific goals.

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Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help?

Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:

� Move without pain

� Sit comfortably for long periods

� Bend & move freely

� Walk for long distances

� Balance confidently & securely

� Live an active & healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Limitless Physical Therapy Specialists today.

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Attention Low Back Pain Sufferers!

• Do you suffer with low back pain when you sit, stand or walk? • Is it difficult for you to bend over and pick something up off of the floor?

Please come to this FREE Low Back Pain Workshop to learn the following: - The single biggest mistake back pain sufferers make which actually stops them from healing - The most common causes of lower back pain and prevent them - A sure-fire way to pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain (and save you a ton of time and money) - How a problem in your lower back can cause pain elsewhere in your body

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If any of the classes above sound like a perfect fit for your lifestyle, give us a call today at (585) 869-5140 OR visit us online at: Class times and details can be found on our website www.limitlesspts.com

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