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Sciatica is often referred to as a condition. It is however, only a symptom. Pain, originating in the lower back and passing down the buttocks and in to the posterior leg, to be precise. The cause of this pain, as discussed many times before is compression (or impingement) of the sciatic nerve.

The most common belief as to the cause of this pain is disc herniation (a protruded or 'slipped' disc). Visit most Doctors with sciatic symptoms and this will be the usual assumption.

However, in my experience, approaching half of cases involving sciatic pain, are actually muscular related. By far the most common of these is the Piriformis muscle. This is one of the small hip rotator muscles located deep in the buttock. This muscle is so commonly involved because of its close proximity to the sciatic nerve where it passes through the buttocks. In fact, in up to 20% of people, the nerve passes right through the muscle, as opposed to behind it. This leaves 20% of people extremely likely to suffer sciatic pain, resulting from impingement of the nerve within Piriformis.

Treatment of sciatica caused by Piriformis impingement (often termed 'piriformis syndome') usually consists of easing the tension within the muscle through massage and stretching, as well as finding the cause of the problem. One of the most common causes of increased tone within this muscle is weakness within the other gluteal muscles, notably Gluteus Medius. Weakness in this muscle places extra load on the Piriformis when performing external hip rotation. If this is found to be the case, a simple side-lying clam exercise can be used to build Gluteus Medius strength.

Another muscular cause of sciatic-like symptoms, is referred myofascial pain from trigger points within the glutes. A trigger point is a tiny localized knot in the muscle. Pain may radiate through the buttocks and down the back of the leg, especially when pressure is applied. This is not true sciatica, as the sciatic nerve is not directly involved; however the symptoms are often very similar. Again, the treatment should incorporate massage therapy, stretching and strengthening of the gluteal muscles.

Muscular conditions should always be considered in the case of individuals presenting with sciatic symptoms, especially in the absence of back pain, a specific incident which triggered pain or people who have just taken up a new activity, such as running.

Heidi Mills (BSc Hons GSR) is a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator who runs her own private clinic in Norwich, UK. She also works for The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net Visit our site for information on over 100 sporting injuries as well as sports massage, strapping and taping, an injury forum and a clinic directory covering the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

More information on sciatica is available here: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/buttocks/sciatica.htm

Patio Furniture Repair 

Many hotels, condominiums, resorts and country clubs already know the secret to long-lasting, comfortable patio furniture; invest in top quality furniture and spend the time and money necessary to keep it looking like new year after year. This is especially true for patio chairs.  Rather than replacing sturdy, well constructed chairs and chaise lounges, property managers opt to resling or restrap pool furniture to get more from their initial capital investments.

This is not the case for cheaper, plastic patio furniture, which is much more difficult to repair because the plastic breaks down as well as the straps or slings.  In this case it is best to replace the entire set with better, sturdier patio furniture.

Even high-end wrought iron and aluminum  patio furniture needs repair after a few years.  Painted finishes and straps can fade and discolor due to exposure from sun, pool chemicals, acid rain, heat, and tree sap.  The frames may still be in great shape though, and if this is the case, it might be difficult and very costly to find the same quality brand new.

The best idea is to follow the lead of property managers and find a company that is expert in refurbishing chairs and chaise lounges. There are three options for upgrading outdoor patio and pool furniture.  Chairs and chaise lounges can be powdercoated and restrapped, restrapped only, or replaced with new.

Expert craftsmen can restrap each piece of furniture using high quality vinyl available many different colors. These straps contain mildew inhibitors and ultraviolet stabilizers to help maintain color brightness. The vinyl is then heated to extreme temperatures to make it pliable, then installed.  Other styles incorporate interwoven lacing which is performed in a “hot room”.  This area is heated to 100 degrees at all times to ensure proper tension and support.  The metal frames are sandblasted down to the original base. If the frame is aluminum, special aluminum oxide grit is used to avoid pitting the metal.

Then, using powder-coating technology, the paint is applied to the frame.  The frame is then baked in an oven to cure the powder so that the finish is hard enough to withstand blows from a hammer.  With this type of refinishing, your patio furniture will last for generations.

About the Author

Sue McCrossin is a freelance writer working for The Southern Company, notable in the fact that they can pick up & deliver in this Mid-Atlantic area.Thesouthernco providing home furniture repair,sling repair & replacement services.“Patio Furniture Repair” is an article explaining the value in repairing patio furniture rather than replacing it.

is it possible to repair nylon straps, like on a backpack if cut?

I have a backpack and one of the main straps was cut. there's enough slack to allow it to be mended, I just wanted to know the best way to fix it.
HELP!

Yup. People that work with parachutes do repairs all the time.
You'll need a strip of nylon webbing the same width as the cut strap. The trick will be getting it sewn. Your best bet will be a shoe shop that does luggage repair.
Be advised that the repaired strap will not run through a buckle or cinch anymore. If it has to then you'll have to replace more of the strap rather than just repairing it.

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