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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
