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The following is a list of all entries from the Answers and questions category.
Prolonged standing
Filed in Answers and questions, April 16, 2009, 11:41 amSome people get lower back pain every time they stand in one place for a long time. The same thing happens when we sit for long periods. In either situation, the muscles that support us tire and relax, allowing us to slouch. When we stand in a relaxed manner, however, the lordosis becomes excessive and [...]
Instructions for people with acute neck pain
Filed in Answers and questions, April 3, 2009, 11:33 amChances are that you can use this book immediately. Nevertheless, if you have developed neck pain for the first time and it is no better 10 days after onset, do not use this book until you have consulted your doctor. Also, if you have complications to your neck problems, do not use this book until [...]
When do you have significant pain?
Filed in Answers and questions, April 2, 2009, 11:54 amEven if your pain is very acute, you may be able to get out of bed, although probably with difficulty. But certain movements will be impossible and often you will not be able to find a comfortable position in which to sit or work. Even though you are in acute pain, you should always attempt [...]
If you have lower back pain
Filed in Answers and questions, March 11, 2009, 9:02 amRegardless of what you are doing or where you are, at the first sign of recurrence of lower back pain you must take action. That is, you must immediately start the exercises that previously led to recovery, and you must follow the instructions given to relieve acute pain. You must at once begin Exercise 4, [...]
No responses or benefit.
Filed in Answers and questions, March 10, 2009, 8:00 amAfter 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.
When you are in significant pain.
Filed in Answers and questions, March 9, 2009, 5:33 amA severe attack of lower back pain may involve pain that is felt at all times regardless of the position you adopt or the movements you perform. This pain is made much worse by sitting or by arising from a sitting position and bending forward.
Better to be a quadruped than a human?
Filed in Answers and questions, February 8, 2009, 6:14 amHumans descended from four-legged animals but in most ways are more advanced. Few lions or monkeys are good chess players. But, when contrasted to humans, lions and monkeys also have spines that are far less likely to become painful. In animals that walk on all fours, the weight of the body is distributed evenly over [...]
