When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is something to think about from my checklist for corrective actions and treatments Part 1. Correct structural asymmetries with a heel lift, butt lift, foot orthotics, and make changes in misfitting furniture. This is more important […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is a guide, a checklist for suggested corrective actions and treatments. (Synthesized from my 19 years as a Neuromuscular Therapist in the Boston area and from the medical text by Drs.Travell and Simons, Myofacial Pain and […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is a guide, a checklist for suggested corrective actions and treatments. (Synthesized from my 19 years as a Neuromuscular Therapist in the Boston area and from the medical text by Drs.Travell and Simons, Myofacial Pain and […]
When sciatica type symptoms get the better of you and nothing you do seems to make it better, here is a guide, a checklist for suggested corrective actions and treatments. (Synthesized from my 19 years as a Neuromuscular Therapist in the Boston area and from the medical text by Drs.Travell and Simons, Myofacial Pain and […]
To heal arm and hand pain, daily warm-ups are beneficial before you stretch or exercise. Aerobic activity will increase healing by increasing blood flow and oxygen. The previous post presents suggestions for stretches that are helpful for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. 1) Half head rolls: Start with your ear at one shoulder and your face looking […]
This is a series on the causes of arm and hand pain. There is a checklist for you at the beginning of this series. “Sit up straight!” your mother would correct you. It wasn’t only because you looked bad slumped over, she knew that it was bad for your back, probably because she suffered from […]
Practicing Pilates exercises has been shown to significantly reduce back pain. There are several studies to back this up. There’s a bonus benefit too. As you are reducing pain you are also improving your health! That’s a good combination. Joseph Pilates worked in a hospital in a camp for detainees at the beginning of WWI […]
Recently I was asked to write something about immunity. I rarely get sick or have serious pain, but I’ve been working at prevention for forty years. Some of what I do I learned from a very forward-thinking doctor back in the 60’s and some is from things I’ve learned through my studies of health over […]
This is a series on low back pain. If you missed the summary of causes, go back to Part 1. “Sit up straight!” your mother would correct you. It wasn’t only because you looked bad slumped over, she knew that it was bad for your back, probably because she suffered from back pain herself. The […]
This is a series on low back pain. If you missed the summary of causes, go back to Part 1. When we move, our muscles work by contracting and relaxing, shortening then lengthening. Muscles work in opposing pairs. As one muscle contracts, the opposite muscles relax. That’s how we get movement. For instance, if the […]