Nestor PT: Herniated Discs

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INSIDE: Is The Source Of Your Pain In Your Thighs? Exercise Essentials Patient Success Spotlight 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 ligaments and small discs that act as shock absorbers. These control your spine’s range of movement, flexibility, and keep the spinal cord safe fromdamage. 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.” (continued inside)

Relieving Pain From HerniatedDiscs

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Relieving Pain From HerniatedDiscs

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A herniated disc in the neck can be just as painful as a herniated disc in the back. Arm pain from a neck herniated disc is one of the more common neck conditions treated by our spine specialists. Although a neck herniated disc may start from injury to the spine, the symptoms, including arm pain, commonly start from poor posture or muscle strains. The arm pain from a neckherniateddiscoccursbecause theherniateddiscmaterial “pinches”or presses on a nerve, causing pain to radiate along the nerve down the arm. Our specialized physical therapists are trained to examine your spine and movementtofindtherootcauseofyourproblem.Thenweworkwithyouand your doctor to put together a plan that helps you achieve optimum results.

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 and overall ability to perform day-to-day tasks. A herniated disc can cause a variety of symptoms including radiating pain down the arm or 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 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.

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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 Nestor 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.

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Helps Low Back Pain

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

“When I first came in I figured I would never get rid of my left lower back pain. But I was wrong, after different manipulations by Steve and his staff, it (the pain) went away. I am now more flexible than I have been in a long time. The exercises that have been shown to me to do have helped immensely. Thank you everyone!” - Joe Deslauriers

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Jamaican Jerk seasoning can be used on chicken wings, drumsticks, whole chickens, ribs, pork tender loins or whole loins. The seasoning and sauce (looks more like a paste) can take some time to make but the flavor is worth it. Feel free to make modifications to the recipe especially if you don’t like it too spicy.

The spice rub: 2-3 tablespoons of allspice berries and black peppercorns, 1 whole cinnamon stick, 1 whole nutmeg, and 6 pimento leaves (or bay leaves). Grind all the ingredients in batches. It is best to crack the nutmeg in a plastic bag with a wooden spoon before going in the spice grinder. Pre-ground spices can be used, but they often loose some of their flavor and freshness as they sit in the cabinet. Marinade/Paste: Add all dry ingredients to the food processor: 2-3 bunches of chopped scallions, 6 pimento leaves and 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers. Cut peppers in half and remove the seeds to keep the heat down. Use more peppers with the seeds if you like it spicy. Include 3-5 garlic cloves, 2-inch piece of ginger pealed and chopped, and 2-3 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves. Use pre- ground if you want. Add your spice rub. Pulse the food processer a few times and then add wet ingredients. ½ cup of soy sauce ½ cup of white vinegar, ½ cup of dark rum, ½ cup vegetable oil. Juice from 1-2 limes. 3 tablespoons of molasses (or brown sugar). Pulse food processor a few times. Salt and pepper to taste. I made Jerk Drumsticks. Wash and dry drumsticks. Add to a plastic bag and pour marinade over the drumsticks. Seal the bag and shake to completely coat the drumsticks. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. I cooked drumsticks over indirect heat on the charcoal grill. Cook until an instant read thermometer reads 165’. Garnish with scallions and grilled limes.

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GREATEST PROMOTION EVER! IN CELEBRATION OF DR. STEVE NESTOR’S 22 YEARS AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AWHOLE MONTH OF FREE CONSULTS

We will talk to you about the history of your condition. We will take measurements to test how well you are moving, test your strength and balance to evaluate and determine the CAUSE of your pain. Bottom line, we will determine what you need to feel better and enjoy life.

Who’s Eligible? We are celebrating another great year of service and we want our valued patients to enjoy it pain free. We are having ONE MONTH of completely Free Exams for: • All past patients who have not been seen in PT in the last month • All present patients who have another problem currently not being treated The FREE CONSULT includes an exclusive 30-minute one- on-one appointment with one of our world-class physical therapists. For over two decades, Steve Nestor has been helping our patients feel better and get back to the activities they love! This month, we are celebrating Owner, Dr. Steve Nestor’s 22 years as a physical therapist! To celebrate with you, we are providing FREE EXAMS for the month of June!

These consults are ideal for people suffering with pain from:

•Lower Back Pain •Arthritis •Sciatica

•Balance issues including fear of falling •Vertigo and Dizziness •Shoulder Pain •Knee Pain •Problems Walking

•Neck Pain •Headaches

If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should schedule your exam now.

• All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients

If you are a past or present patient then call 401-356-4777 to schedule your Free Exam Today!

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GREATEST PROMOTION EVER! IN CELEBRATION OF DR. STEVE NESTOR’S 22 YEARS AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST COME JOIN US AS WE WILL BE OFFERING FREE CONSULTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE!

Dr. Steve Nestor Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

Dr. Nestor brings a wealth of knowledge to every patient encounter due to his 21+ years of experience in Physical Therapy. He graduated Northeastern University in 1996 with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. In 2002, he completed advanced training in Manual Therapy and became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS). In 2006, he completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Nestor has worked in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in various outpatient orthopedic settings. Most recently he managed 5 clinics for a large Physical Therapy corporation. In addition to treating patients he is an accomplished continuing education instructor. He has been a faculty member for Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) since 2010 and taught post graduate Physical Therapy courses nationwide on topics such as manual therapy, orthopedic examination techniques, spinal and extremity stabilization exercise. Dr. Nestor is a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. He brings his expertise of the spine and extremities to the rehab and physical training of golfers. He has had the pleasure of working with local golf teaching professionals and amateur golfers. His patients are able to resume golf due to a successful rehab program and his golfers report improvements in their golf games after completing a personalized golf specific training program. Dr. Nestor is a 2015 Barbecue University Graduate . Many of the recipes in each month’s newsletter has been inspired by what he learned at BBQU. Did you know every recipe in the newsletters, except one, was prepared on a grill or smoker? Share your favorite recipe with Dr. Nestor when you come for your FREE Consult.

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