Sophie Beauty & Massage - Szaffi Masszázs

Sophie Beauty & Massage - Szaffi Masszázs Until further notice we are taking bookings only for facials, feet acupressure and neck-head and shoulders massage

Deep tissue, Swedish and Aromatherapy MASSAGES
Fascia and triggerpoints
& age-defy and peeling Facials by Elemis
performed by senior therapist
also waxing brows and lash tint available

22/06/2025
29/05/2025

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙜 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚 (SLR)

••Overview••

The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test, also called Lasegue’s test, is a neurodynamic test used primarily to assess the irritation of the lumbosacral nerve roots, particularly L4, L5, and S1. It’s commonly performed on patients presenting with low back pain radiating down the leg, especially in suspected lumbar disc herniation or sciatica.

••Purpose••

-Detect lumbar nerve root compression (especially L5/S1).

-Differentiate neurological pain from musculoskeletal or hamstring tightness.

-Evaluate sciatic nerve irritability.

𝙌)How to Perform the SLR Test?

•Patient Position: Supine (lying flat on the back), legs extended.

•Examiner Action:

1. Passively lift the patient's leg by the heel, keeping the knee fully extended.

2. Slowly raise the leg in hip flexion until the patient experiences pain or discomfort (usually between 30° to 70°).

3. If pain is present, lower the leg slightly and then dorsiflex the foot or flex the neck to further stretch the nerve root (this increases the stretch on the sciatic nerve).

Variations:

Bragard’s test: After SLR elicits symptoms, lower the leg slightly and dorsiflex the ankle to confirm neural tension.

Crossed SLR test (Well leg raise): Lifting the unaffected leg causes pain in the affected leg — this strongly suggests a herniated disc.

Normal vs. Abnormal Response

[Positive SLR Test Criteria]

1) Reproduction of the patient’s sciatic-type pain (radiating below the knee).

2)Pain intensifies with ankle dorsiflexion or neck flexion (suggests neural tension).

3)Pain reduces with hip lowering, indicating a neural structure is the pain source.

••Differential Diagnosis Based on SLR••

-Lumbar disc herniation: Pain between 30–70° with neural symptoms.

-Hamstring tightness: Pain >70°, localized to the posterior thigh.

-SI joint pathology: Pain not radiating below the knee and usually localized to the buttock area.

-Hip pathology: Pain felt in groin or anterior thigh, not typically below the knee.

••Clinical Significance••

Sensitivity: High (around 91% for disc herniation).

Specificity: Moderate to low (around 26–40%).

Crossed SLR Test: Lower sensitivity but very high specificity, often confirms large or medial disc herniation.

••Limitations••

Cannot always distinguish between muscular and neurological causes without adjunct testing.

False positives: Tight hamstrings, hip joint stiffness.

False negatives: Mild disc herniations or patients with high pain tolerance.

••Tips for Better Accuracy

-Always compare both sides.

-Note the quality and distribution of pain.

-Combine with neurological examination: reflexes, strength, and sensation tests.

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Healthy rewards
26/02/2025

Healthy rewards

Healthy Oatmeal and Fruit Cake
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 55-60 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
100 grams (3.5 oz) oatmeal
1 carrot
2 medium apples
90 ml water
1 banana
Sweetener to taste (e.g., stevia)
2 eggs
10 grams baking powder (2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon vanillin extract
40 grams dried apricots (1.5 oz)
100 grams dried cranberries (3.5 oz)
Topping
30 grams (1 oz) sugar-free white chocolate
Must express something to keep getting my recipes... 😍Thank you.
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Body Shaping Massage 2011 Massage (Swedish) 2011 Sports massage 2012 Reflexology 2013 Hot Stone massage 2014 Medical (Remedial Massage 2014 Deep Tissue (Elemis) 2015 Lava Shell massage 2016 Aromatherapy (Aromatherapy Association) 2017 Pregnency massage (AA) 2018 VTCT NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy 2015 Facial Electrical Diploma 2017 Elemis Facials 2016