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Pain Management & Self Care

Schroth Exercises for Scoliosis

July 16, 2010

The Schroth method of exercises treat scoliosis using breathing, postural awareness, and light exercise to correct scoliosis.  Here is the website as well as an article from Physiotherapy Magazine.  This video gives an idea of how the exercise sessions work.  Very similar to Feldenkreis and Alexander Technique.

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Sping: The Best Time for a Dietary Cleanse

March 15, 2010

With the undeniably warm weather here, it is time for another cleanse. I am relatively new to the cleansing game. I think this is the third year I’ve tried it. I think that spring time is the perfect time for me to do a dietary cleanse. I would hate to be stuck doing a cleanse [...]

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Video: Exercise for Low Back Pain, Sciatica & Herniated Disc

March 5, 2010

Here is a video for people suffering from lower back pain, sciatica or herniated disc pain. This is a great exercise because it is so gentle and safe. The exercise gently mobilizes the lower back vertebrae and lubricates the joints. It also eases the Lumbar Muscles. Check with a health care professional before you attempt [...]

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Video: Exercise for Sciatica & Disc Herniation

March 5, 2010

Here are some exercises for Disc Herniation or Discogenic Sciatica.  The exercises are part of the McKenzie Method.  The exercises are an attempt to take pressure off the sciatic nerve by helping to mobilize the disc back into the place. Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure that it [...]

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How To Relieve the Discomfort of Airplane Travel

February 15, 2010

Just got back from Spain via Amsterdam and I thought I’d share a few tips on how I coped with all the hours of sitting in a cramped little seat with the tiny fork and knife set, the tiny meal, served in the tiny dishes, with the tiny drink in the tiny cup…..  I’m still [...]

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Video: Chest/Pectoral Stretch for the Office

November 18, 2009

Here is another stretch for your chest pectoral muscles. It is a yoga stretch than can easily be done at the work place. Perfect for those moments when you are stressed out at work and don’t have time for a break. Guidelines for performing the stretches: Check with a health care professional before you attempt [...]

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Ingredients of H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine

November 17, 2009

Here is a humorous look at the h1n1 swine flu vaccine. The scary thing is that it is dead on. Those ingredients he is listing off: mercury, chicken embryos, formaldehyde, etc. are actual ingredients in the flu shot. And yes, it’s true. The vaccine has not gone through the same testing and approval procedure that [...]

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Video: Chest/Pectoral Stretch for Neck & Shoulder Pain

November 17, 2009

Tightness in the pectoral muscles is an important factor in neck pain or shoulder/upper back pain.  Shortness in the pectoral  muscles pull the shoulder blades forward and cause the upper back muscles to stay in a stretched, weakened position resulting in neck and shoulder pain.  This often happens because of poor postural habits, but more [...]

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Video: Pilates for Legs

November 13, 2009

Here is part 3 of the pilates video: The Glutes Routine. Strengthening the leg muscles can add strength and stability to your  lower back area.  You might never guess that your legs could be causing you lower back pain, but as I always say, everything is connected.  Most leg muscles originate from the pelvis and [...]

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Video: Pilates Glutes Routine

November 12, 2009

Here is part 2 of the pilates video: The Glutes Routine.  Strengthening the hip muscles can add strength and stability to your  lower back area. Pilates is a system of exercises which targets and strengthens core muscles.  This video teaches some exercises for toning the glutes.  This is the same exercise routine that I used [...]

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