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- My Low Back Surgery and Infection - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from David HanscomI had started out my working life as a carpenter at age fifteen. I worked every summer and vacation doing residential construction. I did everything from heavy concrete slab work to finish interior work. The summer before medical school I built a 5,000 square foot house for my parents. I was ...
Views: 1020 - Humans vs Machines - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from David HanscomIt is an almost universally held concept among surgeons and patients that a specific structural lesion is usually the source of pain. If that lesion can be identified and repaired, the pain will resolve. This seems plausible. It seems likely in light of the intensity of back pain that a ...
Views: 833 - Why Give Up Your Career Because Of Back Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Bernice BurgessIn any career you work on, you want to do your best. You want to be the winner of the company and want to shine like the brightest star, all which becomes more and more difficult with back pain. There are so many challenges you encounter as you struggle with back pain as you are no longer able ...
Views: 1023 - How to Fix Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from John MillerAround the world there is an epidemic of back pain - and other musculo-skeletal pain. Much of this pain is personally generated. In a sedentary society, weak and tight muscles allow bones to be drawn out of alignment. For a while you don’t know it’s happening, in fact you could be 99% of ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Spine Surgery Atlanta-Get rid of chronic back pain - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Sam BradsonMost of the Georgia residents feel that Spine surgery Atlanta is practicable option for lessening their acute back pain, erikbendiksmd orthopaedic Surgeons believe that surgery should be the last resort for managing severe pain. According to a survey about 80% of the American population, ...
Views: 732 - My Early Surgical Philosophy - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from David HanscomI had started my practice in Seattle in 1986. I was for the first time feeling pretty beat up from my spine training and overwhelmed. I felt well trained and still had a rather high opinion of myself, but I was tired. It also quickly became clear that low back pain was much more complicated ...
Views: 840 - Bulging Discs in Thoracic Spine - Which Treatment For Bulging Discs Kills That Pain (For Good)? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Robert HamiltonHaving a bulging disc in thе thoracic spine саn bе a real pain in thе аh, I mеаn middle bасk... If уоu аrе lucky уоu dоn't feel аnуthing аt аll. There аrе mаnу cases whеrе a major herniation hаs bееn diagnosed аnd thе patients still hаvе nо sign оf pain оr еvеn discomfort. Unfortunately, fоr ...
Views: 1255 - An Aging Threat Herinated disc Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from sharon melissaThe discs of the spine are located between the vertebrae (bony building blocks of the spine). The disc is designed somewhat like a jelly donut being composed of an inner gelatin-like core (the nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a firm outer ring (the annulus fibrosus). When the disc structure ...
Views: 1018 - Exercises and Yoga Stretches for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAs people put more and more pressure on their bodies, muscle damage and injuries has become an almost normal part of the modern lifestyle. Think about it this way: If athletes who spend considerable time training their bodies and are arguably in top physical condition can get hurt one way or ...
Views: 865 - What Are the Symptoms of Sciatica? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Igor StilerSciatica or sciatica pain is a condition that results from the irritation or compression of one of the spinal nerve roots located at the back of the leg. The extent of this compression or the physical make-up of the individual determines the symptoms of sciatica. The range of symptoms could ...
Views: 799 - The Surprising Answer to Back Pain at Work - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhatever type of pain it entails and whatever the cause, back pain can definitely make it very difficult for you to focus on your work, thus affecting your productivity. The bad news is that a majority of modern occupations can place some considerable demands on your back, and routine office ...
Views: 825 - Your "Hand Over The Stove" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomOne of the more puzzling situations I have run into frequently is that I see patients who have experienced significant disabling chronic pain for many years. Often they have had multiple failed spine surgeries. Yet on my spine intake questionnaire they rate themselves as a zero on a scale from ...
Views: 1309 - 5 Ways to Banish Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from krystie millBack pain is such a big problem in today’s society with over half the population suffering from some sort of chronic back pain. We seem to let it get the best of us and end up taking a ton of over the counter anti-inflammatory painkillers. Below I have outlined some simple strategies to rid ...
Views: 894 - Get comfort of back pain- Spine surgery Atlanta - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sam BradsonThe spinal-cord is the most important aspects of our body. Our whole body stand, sit or move with the help of it. In the recent times, with increasing work pressure and also fast pace of life has overloaded our life-style. Long operating hours and also sitting in the same position for a long ...
Views: 761 - Bipolar Disorder Broken - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomDebbie is a 45 year old woman who I have been working with for about four years. She was diagnosed with a severe bipolar disorder at age twelve. About 10 years ago she had a lifting injury at work and developed chronic low back pain. Over a series of eight years she underwent multiple low back ...
Views: 2802(2 votes) - How to Manage Degenerative Disk and Joint Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAs you age, there are a lot of diseases that you can encounter. There are some that are unavoidable since these come with aging but there are others that you can prevent while you are still young. Two common disorders that you should know about are degenerative disk disease and degenerative ...
Views: 1547 - Beware of Chair Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jorg MardianThe news is in and it's not pretty. It seems that cozy and upholstered chair at home or place of work, may be bad for us. Yes, even the height adjusted and ergonomic variety has not escaped the scrutiny of modern science. Some employees (even the self-employed) have to sit for up to 31 of 40 ...
Views: 1026 - How to prevent back pain caused by sports injuries - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ryan DSports Injuries Prevention and Back Pain Learning proper stretch exercises: In sports people learn techniques, and will train to enjoy the sports. The problem is most trainers fail to train the peers correctly. Injuries occur when inappropriate training and techniques are used. In ...
Views: 1853 - Treating Lower Back Pain with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Christina MarinoAcupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that encourages natural lower back pain relief while healing and improving body functions. This treatment is administered by insertion and manipulation of hair thin needles into the body and by applying electric stimulation at particular acupuncture ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Benefits of Body brushing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdBody brushing also called skin brushing - is one of the best ways to care for your skin. It helps to break up fatty deposits, aids in lymphatic drainage and detoxification, and stimulates circulation on top of the basic exfoliation. Body brushing is popular in detoxification and slimming ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - What Is Ergonomic Balance? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic is term we use to create a productive, safe and efficient environment for the workplace, which for my readers is not exclusively the employment environment; it is also the home environment. Ergonomic balance is the sitting or standing position we use for safe, purposeful and ...
Views: 1278 - How to Sit in a Chair All Day With Comfort - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWe spend a large portion of our day in the sitting position; yet why is it so uncomfortable to sit all day? Unfortunately, the human body is not designed to remain permanently in one place. It is designed to constantly move, so any prolonged sitting is naturally going feel uncomfortable. To ...
Views: 1246 - How To Create An Ergonomic Chair - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYou are thinking of getting an ergonomic chair. Well done! Your decision to think ergonomic means you care about your skeletal joints so that you suffer less discomforts in daily life. My knowledge as a trained Occupational Therapist, along with our mission to protect your joints, preserve your ...
Views: 2769 - 10 Ways to Stay Active in Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is not a stationary sitting posture. It is designed to be a position of activity, where our body is active in productive performance. Our body needs continuous movement for balancing our spine on the pelvis, plus moving our upper and lower limbs in functionally active ...
Views: 1084 - 10 Ways to Stay Active in Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is not a stationary sitting posture. It is designed to be a position of activity, where our body is active in productive performance. Our body needs continuous movement for balancing our spine on the pelvis, plus moving our upper and lower limbs in functionally active ...
Views: 1280 - Ergonomic Chairs - The Dangers Inherent in Transfers With Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic Chairs are designed to maintain your comfort when performing work based activities throughout the day. It means that people who have back problems are more likely to choose this type of chair, for easing their back discomforts. As an Occupational Therapist, my expertise is safety ...
Views: 1561 - 7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain in Ergonomic Chairs Using a Towel - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt is very easy to sit in a chair, but to sit in a chair for a long time with comfort is difficult. If you are sitting at a computer all day, then I would suggest try bringing a small or medium sized towel to your work area. You will be amazed at how much this piece of equipment will aid your ...
Views: 3265 - Can Ergonomic Sitting Help My Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a comfortable position to use, when you are sitting doing purposeful activity in an ergonomic chair. You actually don't need an ergonomic chair for sitting in comfort, but they are useful for providing the sitting support that you need when sitting on your pelvic bones in ...
Views: 1358 - Riding a Bicycle is Cheaper Than Visiting a Chiropractor - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYes, it is true that if you ride a bicycle regularly, you will not have to visit a chiropractor for erasing your sciatic pain. I can vouch for this, because I have suffered postural scoliosis in my spine since I was a teenager, caused from one leg being longer than the other by 3 cms, or one ...
Views: 1542 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 1128 - Back Pain - Why Not Think Ergonomic Solutions? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used. We have become a society that drives around in cars - to the shops, to ...
Views: 1332 - What Causes the Pain in Your Back? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalOverall the pains in your back originate from a serious lack of movement in your skeletal joints, that are used for performing your daily living activities. This is probably not the answer you want to hear; because you believe that you're doing all the right movements, when getting around ...
Views: 982 - What Causes the Pain in Your Back? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalOverall the pains in your back originate from a serious lack of movement in your skeletal joints, that are used for performing your daily living activities. This is probably not the answer you want to hear; because you believe that you're doing all the right movements, when getting around ...
Views: 998 - Hiring a House-Cleaner Means You're Paying Someone to Do Your Daily Ergonomic Activity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhy pay someone else to do your housework? When in fact it is a method for you to practice Yoga; or for completing purposeful exercises in a manner that is useful to your body and provides you with a clean home! Your excuse may like mine use to be - I don't have the time for the cleaning! Or ...
Views: 1270 - Five Ways to Make Ergonomic Sitting More Comfortable - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a position to sit for performing work-based activities through the day. It is not a position of inactive rest. Our body needs to be aware of active movement, for creating comfort in our sitting posture and to stimulate balance in the spine that activates balance for ...
Views: 1204 - Deep Breathing in Prolonged Sitting For Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalTo most people breathing is just a small movement in the lungs, for the purpose of gaining oxygen into the lungs that we need in order to live. Yet when using ergonomic sitting in an ergonomic chair, it makes sense to use long deep breaths at times. This will change the position of your sitting ...
Views: 1303 - The Healing Properties of Water - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe benefits of water cannot be over-emphasized for hydrating the human body, since we consists of 80% water. It is a survival necessity in our daily life, because the more we move in purposeful activity; the more energy we generate and the more water evaporates from our body. We constantly need ...
Views: 1254 - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD For Your Health? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last night in Canada, you will see that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is now no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in places ...
Views: 1255 - Sitting on a Ball Means Your Back Never Remains Still - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHave you ever tried sitting on a balance ball? It is not recommended if you are concentrating on another task; because you will likely to fall off. A ball has no secure position for your pelvic bones, because of the natural curve in the ball. You will likely put pressure on one side or the ...
Views: 1123 - Obesity is About Changing Your Lifestyle and Not About Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself "Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1145 - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1145 - Causes and Treatment of Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Trevor MundayThe spine is one of the most complicated structures in the human body. As well as providing structural support for the body it acts as anchor point for the head and limbs and their associated tendons and ligaments; houses the spinal cord which is the extension of the central nervous system, and ...
Views: 1436 - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1179 - Chronic Pain Management by Novocur - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Dr. SouthwickPain is most commonly defined as unpleasant sensation. Pain is widely divided into two categories, acute pain and chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain which persists for longer duration or simply “persistent pain” is known as chronic pain while acute pain is pain for short ...
Views: 1036 - Life after pain by non steroidal medications - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Dr. SouthwickAnyone who has not lived with chronic pain for a period of life will never be able to understand. Exactly how difficult life can become, you never are quite free of the pain. It could be any pain; like lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia or even migraine. For most of these pains ...
Views: 691 - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to ...
Views: 1186 - Waking Up in the Morning With Back Pain - What Will Make it Go Away? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe main causes of back pain are lack of movement in your spine. As a writer about back pain, because I have suffered back pain myself with postural scoliosis in my spine; I will admit that it happens to us all, if we don't practice what we preach! None of us are perfect and I am no ...
Views: 1190 - The Dangers in Daily Living: Picking Up a Feather - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not ...
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