As the past director and physical and occupational therapist of the Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California, Dr. Grace Walker Gray has treated a variety of issues, including lower back pain. , Dr. Grace Walker has treated a variety of issues, including lower back pain. Based on her practice as a physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker Gray has written a soon to be published a book: Bye Bye Back Pain:
9 Holistic Solutions for Long Term Relief from Sciatica, Lumbago, Slipped Disc, and Backache As part of her Certification in Aromatherpy practice, she is an advocate of using essential oils (those that are distilled to their essentials) to alleviate lower back pain. Some of the most popular essential oils are: - Peppermint. This oil helps reduce muscle spasms and tension. Its pleasant aroma creates a good mood, and it has also been recommended for nausea and headaches. - Eucalyptus is often used for nerve pain, strains, and sprains. Both eucalyptus and peppermint create warm sensations that lift the spirits. As a cream or lotion, eucalyptus can be applied to sore areas. - Ginger is another oil that can be massaged into sore spots. In addition to helping muscle aches, ginger is also recommended for rheumatism and arthritis. - Lavender. In addition to having anti-inflammatory properties that cut down on swelling, pain, and redness, lavender also relieves insomnia. - Frankincense. When used with a diffuser, frankincense’s soothing aroma helps with stress. - Marjoram. With little or no side effects, marjoram works well on over-extended muscles. Muscles and joints also benefit from its warming properties. Dr. Grace Walker Gray can be reached at [email protected]
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An experienced occupational and physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker Gray now practices as a holistic health care provider and serves as the President of Physical Restoration, Natural Health Solutions. She is also working on a new book titled, “Bye, Bye Back Pain, 9 Holistic solutions for Long Term Relief from Sciatica, Lumbago, Slipped Disc and Backache.” Committed to advancing in her profession, Dr. Grace Walker Gray is a longtime member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Recent research indicates that people who are more physically active have augmented cognitive functions, even if they develop dementia-related conditions. In the study, researchers examined postmortem brain tissue from more than 450 patients. Those findings were compared with data gathered while the subjects were alive. Researchers found that physical activity, while not a method of preventing these diseases, was an effective way to help decrease their severity. Researchers call this phenomenon a “cognitive reserve” that develops from increased physical activity. They have yet to discover the specific biological processes that cause it, however. Because of this, they say more research into the topic is needed. Dr. Walker can be reached at [email protected] Occupational and physical therapist Dr. Grace Walker and is currently an Holistic Health Care Practitioner and President of Physical Restoration,Natural Health Solutions. She is currently writing her new book: Bye,Bye Back Pain, 9 Holistic solutions for Long Term Relief from Sciatica,Lumbago,Slipped Disc and Backache. Dr. Grace Walker Gray served as the past Director of Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center in Orange, California. therapy services, Dr. Grace Walker is also a Certified Nutritional consultant nutritionist who helps people find pain relief by changing their diets. The link between diet and pain is often cyclical. Pain precipitated by diseases and medical conditions may cause changes in appetite, metabolism, or mood that affect how someone eats. Meanwhile, the way a person eats can exacerbate or cause pain. Either way, the right intake of healthy foods reduces the risk of malnutrition and can actually relieve pain. Perhaps the most obvious way good nutrition relieves pain is by preventing weight gain. An increase of just 10 pounds impacts how a person feels and moves, thus increasing his or her risk of experiencing pain. As weight gain goes beyond that, the aches and pains a person feels become more frequent and severe. Eating well prevents a person from gaining excess weight, and it helps him or her lose excess weight that they’ve accumulated. This, in turn, relieves pain. Beyond weight, good nutrition reduces the risk of nutrient and vitamin deficiencies. These deficiencies worsen painful conditions such as osteoarthritis and Crohn’s disease and are caused by a low intake of such things as zinc and vitamins A, C, D. To address such issues, people must eat a variety of fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Vitamin-fortified cereals and beverages are also helpful when attempting to correct a deficiency. Finally, diet impacts inflammation. While inflammation is a natural response to injuries, too much inflammation increases pain and decreases quality of life. Fortunately, anti-inflammatory foods reduce the body’s inflammatory response, thus reducing the amount of pain a person experiences. These foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. A classic Mediterranean diet that is heavy in fish, fruits, and vegetables, is a great anti-inflammatory diet. An accomplished physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker leverages more than three decades of experience in her current practice, Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center, where she works with patients to help treat a range of conditions. In an effort to stay abreast of new advances in her field and network with her peers, Dr. Grace Walker maintains membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). For upwards of 20 years, AOTA has lobbied Congress in opposition to imposing annual therapy caps that are in place for Medicare patients who are receiving occupational, physical, or speech-language therapy. Earlier this year, lawmakers finally lifted those caps as part of the new two-year budget agreement that was signed into law in February. By the time the law passed, some patients were already in danger of reaching the $2,010 cap, which had originally gone into effect in January. With the new budget legislation, however, providers won’t have to worry about potentially turning patients away. For an appointment with an expert Physical Therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center at 714-997-5518. For more than 35 years, Dr. Grace Walker has served as the director of the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center, providing occupational and physical therapy services to clients with various types of issues. Engaged in the ongoing development of her profession, Dr. Grace Walker maintains membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Back Society. A recent study by the American Back Society looks to shed light on the treatment of chronic neck pain. For this study, researchers followed patients who received supervised treatment that involved spinal manipulation, supervised treatment without spinal manipulation, and at home treatment. To measure the results, researchers primarily asked study participants to report their pain levels along with some other secondary indicators. Researchers collected data at several weekly intervals (4, 12, 26, and 52) as part of their research. When the results were collected, the study authors found two major discoveries. First, they concluded that, based on patient feedback, patients in the spinal manipulation group did not report significant improvement over those without it. Secondly, they found that patients who underwent supervised therapy tended to have better outcomes than those who did home exercise only. For an appointment with an excellent Physical therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center at 714-997-5518. As the owner and operator of Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California, Grace Walker, a highly trained physical and occupational therapist, helps people achieve their pain management goals. Physical therapist Grace Walker has decades of experience assisting patients with a myriad of conditions, including fibromyalgia. Individuals with fibromyalgia live with disruptive symptoms such as generalized musculoskeletal pain, persistent tiredness, and problems with sleeping and memory recall. Fibromyalgia manifests more often in women than in men and often coincides with other painful illnesses, such as irritable bowel syndrome and headache disorders. Researchers do not yet understand the factors that give rise to fibromyalgia. However, evidence suggests that fibromyalgia may be genetic, meaning it runs in families. Though there is no cure for the illness, doctors recommend treatments to manage symptoms, including medications to reduce pain and nondrug approaches, such as physical therapy and massage therapy. For an appointment with an expert physical therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California at 714-997-5518. As the director and a physical therapist at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center, Dr. Grace Walker delivers a high standard of physical therapy to patients challenged by conditions like back pain. In preparation for her career as a physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker secured her doctor of occupational therapy and doctor of physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. According to a 2015 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, physical therapy can address lower back pain called “lumbar spinal stenosis” as effectively as surgery. The condition, which is caused by narrowing at the base of the spinal canal, causes painful symptoms in the upper-thigh, groin, and rear that occur when making common motions like walking or bending. The study focused on nearly 170 men and women with lumbar spinal stenosis. All the participants were interested in surgical care to relieve their pain, but 50 percent got the surgery right away, while the remainder first underwent physical therapy. Results 24 months following treatment show no difference in terms of pain relief between the surgical and non-surgical approach. In other words, both were about equally effective, but the non-surgical approach comes with less risk of serious complications. For an appointment with an expert and compassionate physical therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California at 714-997-5518. |
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