Case history: journal
Filed in Case history, May 4, 2009, 3:25 pmHerb, a New York journalist, was also a longdistance runner. From ages 28 to 34, he completed seven marathons; his only pain was from sore legs and a chafed toe. But during a vacation when he was 44, he ran one rigorous but short (1.7-mile) race in California’s Sierra Nevada. Continue reading this entry »
Case history: adaptations for pregnancy
Filed in Case history, May 3, 2009, 3:07 pmMartha is a 33-year-old Georgia policewoman. She began to have lower back pain, radiating into the left thigh, five weeks into a pregnancy, and she knew of no reason for the symptoms. She had the pain while standing and sitting. She saw a doctor 18 weeks into the pregnancy and was told, correctly, that she had a herniated nucleus pulposus. Continue reading this entry »
If you have acute lower back pain
Filed in General, May 2, 2009, 1:35 pmIf you have acute lower back pain, you should not lift at all. If you must lift, avoid objects that are awkward to handle or are heavier than 30 pounds (about 15 kilograms). At all times you must use the correct lifting technique.
If you are uncomfortable while sleeping or attempting to sleep, you may benefit from a supportive roll around your waist. Continue reading this entry »
Case history: hollywood barbara
Filed in Case history, May 1, 2009, 1:44 pmBarbara is a Hollywood entertainment executive specializing in the production of documentaries. She works long hours at her desk and also drives to many meetings, screenings, and other events. At age 52, after many years of the same habits, she developed lower back pain that sometimes was sharp. She adapted her chair at work by using a lumbar roll, and after a while rarely had pain at the office. Continue reading this entry »
No response or benefit
Filed in Exercises, April 30, 2009, 1:16 pmAfter exercising without any relief or benefit for three or four days, you may conclude that the exercises as performed are ineffective. But there are two main causes for lack of response or benefit from the exercises presented in this book. Continue reading this entry »
No response or benefit
Filed in Exercises, , 1:16 pmAfter exercising without any relief or benefit for three or four days, you may conclude that the exercises as performed are ineffective. But there are two main causes for lack of response or benefit from the exercises presented in this book. Continue reading this entry »
When acute pain has subsided
Filed in Exercises, April 29, 2009, 10:55 amFor the past few days you have been doing Exercises 1 to 4 and have been maintaining a lordosis at all times. Once the distortion in the joints has decreased and any damaged tissue has healed, you will need to restore your flexibility and recover your normal function. Continue reading this entry »
If your pain too severe
Filed in Factors, April 28, 2009, 11:21 amIf your back pain is so severe that it is impossible for you to perform any of the exercises or if your pain is becoming intolerable, seek advice from your family physician. Continue reading this entry »
Case history: where flexion was the key
Filed in Case history, April 27, 2009, 11:05 amMark is a 41-year-old municipal judge in Oregon. For two months, he had intermittent pain in the lower back and buttocks. He knew of no reason for this. His pain was worse when he rose to stand and when he walked. He felt better lying on his back. Ibuprofen had brought him some relief.
His lumbar lordosis was below normal and he had poor posture in sitting and standing. Continue reading this entry »
Back exercise 7
Filed in Exercises, April 26, 2009, 10:26 amFlexion in Standing
Begin doing Exercise 7 only after you have completed two weeks of Exercise 6, whether or not Exercise 6 has been successful in reducing your pain or stiffness.
Stand upright, with your feet well apart. Allow your arms to hang loosely by your side . You are now ready to begin Exercise 7.
Bend forward and run your fingers down your legs as far as you can comfortably reach . Continue reading this entry »
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