Archives for 2010
Have you ever noticed how many people have terrible posture? One of the most common faulty postures is called "forward head carriage" or "anterior based occiput." Other terms are "hump back" or slouching. There are several reasons for this common postural fault. One is the weight of the head is, on average, approximately 10-13 pounds [..]
"Doc, I try to do my exercises but I have to hit the ground running in the morning….to get the kids ready for the school bus….I have morning meetings….I’m not a morning person….I’m pulled in 100 directions during the day….I forget about them until I’m in bed….I exercise on my job and that’s enough…"
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"Doc, I try to do my exercises but I have to hit the ground running in the morning….to get the kids ready for the school bus….I have morning meetings….I’m not a morning person….I’m pulled in 100 directions during the day….I forget about them until I’m in bed….I exercise on my job and that’s enough…"
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Fibromyalgia
(FM) is a chronic condition that affects multiple body systems and is
not limited to any one aspect of health. Because of this, there is no
ONE diet that works the same for all FM patients. Since most dietary
guidelines that address FM are based on general healthy eating
principles utilized for many conditions [..]
Carpal tunnel syndrome
(CTS) is a common condition resulting in hand and sometimes neck and
arm complaints. This can include numbness or tingling in the fingers,
leading to dexterity problems such as difficulty buttoning clothing or
picking up small objects. An individual with CTS can also experience
strength loss / weakness when turning door knobs, [..]
Carpal tunnel syndrome
(CTS) is a common condition resulting in hand and sometimes neck and
arm complaints. This can include numbness or tingling in the fingers,
leading to dexterity problems such as difficulty buttoning clothing or
picking up small objects. An individual with CTS can also experience
strength loss / weakness when turning door knobs, [..]
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that usually affects different organ systems in the body, causing a number of symptoms. Some of these include:The muscles (the musculoskeletal system): tender, achy, stiff, tight muscles, and trigger or tender points all over the body.The nerves (the nervous system): headaches, light headedness, sleep disruption, depression, anxiety, numbness/tingling (overlaps with the [..]
Few conditions leave their victims as miserable and agitated as headaches. There are many causes of headaches including stress, odors, bright lights, noise, fatigue, certain foods, hormonal shifts, allergies, as well as genetic predisposition. With all the possible causes of headaches, it’s not surprising many people seek help from many different approaches such as conventional medical [..]
Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes such as genetics, acquired abuses, body type (especially obesity—body mass index or BMI >30), gender, as well as cultural aspects that predispose one to acquire low back trouble. So, the question remains, "What can I do to reduce my risk for developing low back pain?"
The answer, [..]
"For the last few months, I’ve been waking up at night with numbness and tingling in my hand. Lately, I’ve been waking up more often, 3-4 times a night, and I’m having a hard time falling back to sleep. When I drive, my hands fall asleep within a few minutes and I have to shake [..]