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Oakland Physical Therapy_Back Pain or Sciatica

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Frank Kava DPT Kristie Kava DscPT

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Stand Up To Your SCIATICA Take charge of your natural treatment today! StaffSpotlight Kristen Decker, DPT, OMPT

Kristen Decker, DPT, OMPT received her doctorate in physical therapy from Wayne State University in 2012. She has enhanced her knowledge in orthopedics by completing the Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Program (OMPT) at Oakland University. In addition, she is also a

Central Michigan University. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her hobbies include fitness, cooking, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

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“ Experience Life To the Fullest” Stand Up To Sciatica

“Movement is a medicine for Movement is Medicine

creating change in a person’s physical,

emotional, and mental states.” ~Carol Welch

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Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. If you are suffering from sciatica, it is important to find its root cause. Many people often think an x-ray or expensive MRI is first needed to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you will find its root cause. Recent studies show that nearly 1 million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause. With a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance neurography, 69% of the patients were found to have a trapped sciatic nerve deep in the buttock by a muscle

called the piriformis. It is known that in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If therearechanges inposture,musclestrengthorpelvic alignment, the nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. Iteven reachesdown to the footand therefore,can be irritated anywhere along its path. With sciatica, the consequent ache can be felt anywhere from the base of the spine, the buttocks or the back of the thigh and legs. Even tingling sensations in the toes can be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.

Percentage of American adults with musculoskeletal pain who sought out a natural treatment for Sciatica in the past 12 months: 24.1 %

Significantly different from other musculoskeletal problems, p < 0.05 Use of natural products in the past 12 months for any reason and for treatment among adults: United States, 2012

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Seek Physical Therapy First! TREAT NATURAL PAIN WITH A NATURAL TREATMENT Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain

Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciatic nerve. A frequent bad habit is crossing of the legs for extended periods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The specialists at Oakland PhysicalTherapy play a crucial role in evaluating and treatingsciatica,aswellasothercommonbackproblems.Ourphysical therapists are medical experts with years of training to evaluate your back problem, finding the root cause of your sciatica. An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. When coming to Oakland PhysicalTherapy, our friendly and knowledgeable therapists spend time with you. We train you on specific and easy exercises that will relieve the pain in your back and legs. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel like yourself again. Our cutting-edge treatments are doctor recommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals.

Knowing all this should give you a headstart in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall. Journalofneurosurgery:SpineFeb,2005Volume2,Number2.AaronG.Filler,M.D.,Ph.D.,JodeanHaynes,B.A.,Sheldon E.Jordan,M.D.,JoshuaPrager,M.D.,J.PabloVillablanca,M.D.,KeyvanFarahani,Ph.D.,DuncanQ.Mcbride,M.D.,Jay S.Tsuruda,M.D.,BrannonMorisoli,B.A.,UlrichBatzdorf,M.D.,andJ.PatrickJohnson,M.D.

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Basic Fruit Smoothie

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INGREDIENTS • 1 quart strawberries, hulled • 1 banana, broken into chunks • 2 peaches • 1 cup orange-peach-mango juice • 2 cups ice DIRECTIONS In a blender, combine strawber- ries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is pureed. Blend in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.

If you, or a loved one, has sciatica or knee pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Osteoarthritis of the Knee Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6 p.m. Call (248) 380-3550 or email us at: [email protected] COMPLIMENTARY WORKSHOPS

Patient Success Spotlight

“Frank Kava’s evaluation of my condition allowed me to receive the correct therapy to enable me to get the results I was looking for. The entire staff is knowledgeable and helpful. My therapist helped keep me motivated. I would highly recommend Oakland PhysicalTherapy.” D.M. “The entire staff is knowledgeable and helpful”

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

Helps Sciatica Pain

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PIRIFORMIS STRETCH MODIFIED While lying on your back, hold your knee with your opposite

hand and draw your knee up and over towards your opposite shoulder.

26850 Providence Parkway Suite 365 Novi, MI 48374 Frank Kava DPT and Kristie Kava DscPT

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