Got Sciatica? Pain in the Low Back and Down the Leg?

Sciatica Rescue

Sciatica Rescue

A simple tool to ease sciatica – a tennis ball.

This 3 minute video shows how to massage and stretch the piriformis muscle, using a tennis ball.

A tight piriformis is one of the major causes of sciatic pain.

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3 Theories of Pain Relief

Sitting Posture

3 Theories of Pain

What is the theory that make chronic pain work?

Or better yet, how do you inhibit, stop or reduce chronic pain?

Is there a way to keep those pain messages from reaching the brain, where pain is perceived?

Bob Johnson from Medfaxx, gives brief synopsis of 3 theories of pain reduction.

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How to Sit Properly to Avoid Back Pain

Sitting Posture

Sitting Posture

Take a look at how you are sitting in 3-D space.

The 2 most important dimensions are up – down and front to back.

Even if you have a chair that is not so good, it’s possible to make the best of it, if you know what to do.

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Osteoporosis Exercise – Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland

All you need is a bath towel for this simple exercise.

It is a great stretch and strengthener for the shoulders and upper back muscles.

Squeeze the shoulder blades together for a great isometric exercise.

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Improve Your Posture with Yoga – Part 2

Belly Turning Pose

Belly Turning Pose

Proper posture goes hand in hand with a healthy back and spine. Poor posture can lead to back pain, sciatica and other problems.

This video shows a basic core strengthening exercise called, Belly Turning Pose.

This is part of Lillah’s 6 part series, Improve Your Posture with Yoga. Read More…

Yoga Warm Up

A gentle, low key warm up series, nearly anyone can do. If you cannot reach your toes, just hang on higher, up by the knees like I do, or on the shins.

HarDarshan taught this class at Wake Forest Yoga. Keeping muscles loosened up and flexible can be very beneficial. Read More…

Movement Helps Pain

Movement

Movement

Causes of Back Stiffness

  • Siting too long in one position, at work, school or going for  a ride
  • Lifting heavy items in the wrong way
  • Heavy backpacks with too many books or work
  • Poor nutrition
  • Stressed out Mamma! Or father, son, daughter, or whoever

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Extra Interferential Machine – Brisbane

Interferential Therapy

Interferential Therapy

This therapy has a soothing effect on the nerves. It helps tight muscles to relax and signals the brain to release endorphins.

Interferential is known as the therapy that sends little electrical pulses thru the body.

Thanks to modern technology, you no longer have to make a trip to the clinic,  chiropractor or doctor’s office to get the pain relieving benefit of Interferential. Read More…

Benefits of Interferential

Interferential

Reduce Pain
Promotes Healing
Stimulates Endorphin Release
Increases Range of Motion

Interferential therapy uses tiny electrical currents, that intersect below the surface of the skin. This promotes endorphin release in the body. Endorphins are the bodies, natural, built in pain killers.

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Decompressing the Spine with an Inversion Table Workout

After my motorcycle accident, my friend loaned me his inversion table. It takes up too much space in my garage, he said.

I am more than happy to have it at my house. It is well worth the space it takes up in my house. Now he just comes over once a week to get a good spine stretch.

As soon as I started doing the inversions on  a regular basis, my back felt better quickly. Check out this inversion therapy video >>> Read More…