Get relief from sciatica

Hi,

If you want to get relief from sciatica try the following:

• Heat and ice can be applied 3 to 4 times a day.
• Walk - don't just lie in bed!
• Go to Pilates classes (after seeking medical advice)
• Learn how to stretch (get a pilates instructor to show you how to stretch)

If you have sciatica inactivity is the very worst thing you can do. Get moving!

All the best,

Carol


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Alternative treatments for shoulder pain

Hi,

Another article I thought you might be interested in.
Traditional treatments for pain for the most part rely on drugs or
surgical intervention. This article goes to show that alternative treatments such as acupuncture can work when all else fails.
The advantage of this type of treatment is that it “does no harm” so if it doesn’t work for you it only costs you a small amount of money. Drug interventions on the other hand do have many side effects, can be addictive and can “do harm”.

All the best,

Carol

Acupuncture, chiropractic services offer treatment options Staunton News Leader, VA - 3 hours ago Acupuncture is applied to nerve injuries, inflammatory conditions, headaches, fibromyalgia, shoulder pain, knee pain, neck pain, lower back pain and as an ...

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Pilates can help with shoulder pain

Hi,

As a Pilates  instructor  I found the following article  of interest.
I know from my own clients who suffer from shoulder pain most if not all benefit from regular Pilates classes.

Carol

Pilates-based or Dance Therapy

The Dance medicine program at the Center for Sports Medicine is not just for dancers! Pilates has proven beneficial for persons with shoulder pain as a method to avoid surgery, prepare for surgery or rehabilitate after surgery. Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning programs, using apparatus based on the designs and philosophies of Joseph Pilates, improve one's flexibility and balance, increase joint support through core strength and provide for freer, pain-free movement.

http://www.sfjointcenter.com/medical/shoulder/pt.htm

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Computer use can give you more than a pain in the neck

Hi,

If you use a computer on a regular basis and suffer neck or shoulder pain the following article may be of interest to you. Poor posture whilst working on the computer is almost always going to cause you problems in the long term. Learning how to sit correctly while working is therefore essential.

Carol

Neck or shoulder pain? Try these 10 healthy computing tips

If working on the computer is becoming a pain in the neck, it might be time to rearrange your work area and change some of your computer habits. Start the new year off right by following these simple suggestions for healthy computing.

http://blogs.msdn.com/tiptalk/archive/2006/01/10/510256.aspx

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Another reason to empty that purse!

Hi,

Although obvious how many of us carry heavy handbags or purses over our shoulders?
We should all be aware that carrying any heavy object that unbalances us is likely to cause problems and not only to our shoulders.

Carol

Heavy Handbags Causing Health Problems KUTV, UT - 20 hours ago "People come in frequently complaining of neck pain, shoulder pain, secondary to carrying oversized bags," said Dr. Jennifer Solomon, sports injury ...

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Hello to How to deal with shoulder pain

Hi,

I am a qualified Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor.
I shall be bringing you the latest news and research into shoulder pain what causes it and what you can do help it.

See you soon.

Carol