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 […]
Repetitive stress and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are, in my opinion, the most common cause of arm and hand pain. Treatment of these injuries are a specialty in my Neuromuscular Therapy center near Boston. This post is part of a series on the causes of arm and hand pain. If you missed the beginning, go […]
This is a series on arm and hand pain causes. If you missed the beginning, go back to the Checklist. Treating arm and hand pain is an important part of my Neuromuscular Therapy practice near Boston. Our culture loves the relaxed look! Back rounded, head forward, slouched and cool. Standing up straight, chest proud, chin […]
This is a series on arm and hand pain causes. If you missed the beginning, go back to the Checklist. Many years ago now, I attended a talk by Dr. Emil Pascarelli to the RSI/Mass COSH group in Boston and was cheering to myself in the back of the hall when I heard him say that […]
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 […]