#Sacroiliac Joint Correction

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Sacroiliac Joint Correction

The Hesch Institute specializes in sacroiliac joint correction, offering comprehensive solutions for individuals experiencing discomfort in this critical area. By focusing on precise techniques to address misalignments and dysfunctions, we help restore proper joint function and alleviate pain. Through targeted assessments and personalized treatment plans, we aim to address the root causes of sacroiliac joint issues.

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Hello, guys! It's me!

How are you?

Well first things first: I will update my fixed post and make it a little more organized and will also list there what I'm working on and what I have as "to be done" requests.

Second. I saw my poor sunshine is in the hospital for his herniated disk, apparently? He posted a photo of flowers his mother made him. He said he's doing better so I'm believing his words 🥹 He's the only one who knows how he's feeling so there's no point in getting too worried.

I know that this condition can have different levels of pain and since he's a dancer, I can only imagine.

Now a little tmi (bare with me)

I relate to him a lot because I have a condition on my hips (that wasn't 100% diagnosed) but it all points towards a condition that doesn't have a cure, you can only treat it and live with it.

My doctor said that my symptoms lay between two different conditions which makes it hard for them to reach a 99% correct diagnosis. But everything points towards sacroiliitis which is an inflammation in one or both sacroiliac joints, which are the connection between the spine and the pelvis. And it doesn't have a cure, but there's treatment.

The pain is always there but sometimes it's really mild and I can barely feel it, only if I pop my hips (and it always hurt when I do that). And other times it's really, really painful to the point where it's painful to sit up on the bed (I usually need to put all my strength on my arm to prop myself up) sometimes it hurts so much that the moment I put my feet on the ground and try to stand up the pain is so strong that I end up sitting again because my leg can't handle the weight due to the pain on my hip. And sometimes, and honestly the worst ones, the moment I bend over to get up from the bed and I put weight on my right leg, there's this sharp pain on my hips that radiates to my whole leg and I lose all strength in it.

Usually painkillers don't have any effect at all and the only thing that's helped me, in terms of medication, is antiinflammatories.

And doing pilates is also helping. But there are things that I can't do, or I'm afraid to do and worsen it, like jumping or running.

I just wanted to share this in more details (I'm sorry if it's too much 😅). I know how much it sucks to feel constant pain on the back and I barely do much so I can only imagine what Felix feels due to the dancing, packed schedule, exercises in general.

I hope he takes care of himself and is well taken care of and that he has more days with less pain or no pain at all.

💜

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HYPERMOBILE SACROILIAC JOINT PT 2 IN Part 1 We looked at the fixated muscles in the extensor compartment (particularly the right hip), that are contributing to the lack of functional support for the left SIJ. At the end of our short demo we saw no further inhibition in the right hip. The PT was focusing on conditioning the weak lateral muscles in the right hip, but it's the LEFT SIJ that's unstable. The next step in correcting this left SIJ pattern is to test the relationships between the hip flexors and back extensors and lateral stabilizers. Here's what we found... There is indeed a tightness on the right contributing to the weakness on the left. This pattern is exceedingly common. Either Iliacus can torque the pelvis and weaken the back extensors. Testing the back extensors, hip extensors, QL for side bending and Glut Med/Min Lateral stabilization and SIJ stabilization revealed and the right Iliacus muscle AND the Rect Femoris were contributing to the persistent weakness of the left SIJ. Whenever your client is exhibiting persistent weakness in the back muscles, ALWAYS LOOK TO EXCESSIVE SHORTNESS IN THE ILIACUS. Even if you don't know muscle testing if you notice a tight Quad and Hip Flexor, you can help the back by lengthening the front of the hip joints. Passive stretching is not as good as tissue lengthening followed by a regime of stretching. The challenge with stretching tight muscles is that they are short fo a reason. Find out with NeuroMuscular Reprogramming. Enrollment in NMR comes with a FREE video of Manual Muscle Tests for the whole body! Here's my favorite stretch for the front of the hips...It starts easy and doesn't require balancing while stretching. No extra points for no hands! The key is one knee behind and the other knee dipped.

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When I was pregnant with my first child, I very vividly remember the pain and discomfort after about month six. It took… several appointments with my OB to convey my not-normal amount of PAIN (not simple discomfort) and to subsequently get a Doctor’s Note requiring my workplace to allow me to sit at least once an hour

I worked retail at the time

Needless to say, this request was denied.

I was young and in otherwise good health and the amount of shame and judgment I encountered was astounding.

I quit. Which I recognize is a privilege

Several years later, I had a second child. Again with the pain. Then I started having unilateral numbness and weakness. They took THAT seriously.

Turns out I have sacroiliac joint dysfunction. I have that all the time but pregnancy really exacerbates the shit out of it.

Again with the Doctor’s Note

I was a nurse at the bedside. They had to honor the note - I was older and wiser and much more aware of my rights and I made a big fucking stink in HR and I got my “light duty” assignment.

That’s what they call it. Light duty. The name itself implies some degree of lesser work. My coworkers resented me, management was mad at me, and I was still exhausted and in near-constant pain.

Eventually I went on short term disability because they could no longer “accommodate” my need to be off my feet for a reasonable amount of time. That I couldn’t lift above a certain weight. Couldn’t squat. Couldn’t pull or push patients.

Afterwards, once my baby was born, I had a full MRI and several months of physical therapy to teach my muscles to hold my bones in place correctly.

But obviously I was just a lazy pregnant person.

The previous tags were correct by the way - if you get knowingly pregnant and then need a reasonable accommodation then you’re a lazy pregnant person. You chose this!!! They scream. You knew what you were getting into! (Realistically, you don’t. The abysmal sex ed and the stigma around talking about the negatives of pregnancy mean that you really really don’t.)

You’re taking advantage, somehow, of a system that doesn’t really provide you with any real benefit. Short term disability only provided 66% of my normal salary - not including any overtime I typically worked or holiday or PTO pay. And the amount of time you can be on it is limited, so that limited the amount of time I was able to stay home after the birth.

But I was just a lazy pregnant person.

The whole thing is riddled with ableism and rigged to make you fail.

pregnancy not being considered a temporary disability literally haunts me. it's ignored in so many disability spaces and so many feminist spaces fail to properly address accomodation for pregnant people because they don't have the knowledge of disability justice to discuss it.

but if you look at pregnancy in the light of disability justice, it clears up so much. there are so many types of accomodations that should be accessible for pregnant people, so many changes to the system and ways to implement them.

it also brings to light the ableism pregnant people often face while pregnant, from the frequent claims of "lazy pregnant people" to the lack of accessibility and options to deal with side effects like pain and loss of mobility.

the lack of intersectionality in both disability and feminist spaces leaves things like pregnancy slipping through the cracks and it's so painful to see.

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What is piriformis syndrome?

Piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttock and helps to rotate the leg outwards. It extends from the side of sacrum and tailbone to the upper part of thigh bone. One of the main nerves of the leg (sciatic nerve) runs in close relation to this muscle. Problems of the piriformis muscle such as spasms or swelling, can cause irritation of the sciatic nerve leading to sciatica like symptoms. This condition is addressed as piriformis syndrome (PS). Other names for this condition include extra-spinal sciatica, deep gluteal syndrome or wallet neuritis.

What are the symptoms of piriformis syndrome?

Most patients present with buttock and leg pain which is worse on sitting and with hip movements. Pain is described as a dull ache, shooting or burning sensation associated with buttock tenderness. Most patients sit with the affected side tilted upwards. Some patients complain of a swelling, sausage shaped lump sensation in the buttock. Pain commonly radiates towards hip or down the back of the thigh, leg. Walking upstairs or on inclines can increase pain, with relief on lying down. Sometimes when pain is severe it may cause individuals to limp while walking. In females there may be pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).

What causes piriformis syndrome?

PS is six times more common in women and middle ages. Individuals sitting for prolonged periods (long-distance bikers, office workers) and occupations such as truck & taxi drivers, tennis players are at a higher risk. Variations in the anatomy of piriformis muscle, sciatic nerve or its path can predispose to the irritation of the nerve. In majority of individuals the nerve travels below the muscle, it may however travel through or over the muscle or may be split into two. Other causes of piriformis syndrome include

· Trauma or Injury to the muscle such as after a fall onto the buttock, surgery or lumbar and sacroiliac joint pathologies.

· Overuse and microtrauma such as during intense downhill or long-distance running/walking. This can cause muscle spasm and shortening.

· Direct compression as during sitting on hard surfaces may cause repetitive trauma

· Compression due to direct pressure from a tumour invasion, or abnormal dilatation of a nearby blood vessel (inferior gluteal artery aneurysm)

· Post-radiotherapy fatty atrophy of the piriformis muscle

· Altered leg, back or pelvis biomechanics

How is piriformis syndrome diagnosed? What are the treatment options for piriformis syndrome? Ultrasound Guided Injections

The commonest cause of sciatica is the irritation of the nerves in or near the spine. PS represents an extra spinal cause where the site of nerve irritation lies outside the spine although the symptoms are similar. Correct diagnosis helps to offer targeted treatment and increases the probability of a successful outcome. Another nearby muscle (obturator internus) can cause similar symptoms and this needs to be differentiated from the PS.

Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive history and physical examination. An MRI is useful for detailed evaluation of the lumbar spine & pelvis and ruling out other conditions with similar presentation. X-rays can be used for the evaluation of neighbouring bony structures such as the hip and sacroiliac joints. Electromyography (EMG) may help in differentiating PS from pain originating from the spine.

A local injection into the piriformis muscle is often used to confirm the diagnosis. This is discussed in the treatments section.

Treatment involves a combination of the following;

· Short term rest and activity modification

· Lifestyle modification

· Physical therapy including stretching exercises of the piriformis, hamstring muscle and strengthening of the abductor and abductor muscles

· Medications including anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, neuropathic medications (ones used for nerve pain).

If these measures fail to resolve symptoms, then the next step is injections.

Steroid injections are the most commonly used injection option. As stated previously injections can not only provide relief, but also help in confirming the diagnosis. Using ultrasound helps to improve accuracy and reduce chances of complications. X-rays guidance is an alternative, although ultrasound is preferred as it can be performed in outpatient settings and offers other advantages such as visualisation the piriformis muscle, blood vessels and the sciatic nerve. Local anaesthetic and steroid mixture is used for the injection. Local anaesthetics help to relax the muscle and steroids aid in reducing inflammation thus prolonging the effect of the injection.

Botox injections work by paralysing and relaxing the piriformis muscle, thereby taking the pressure off the sciatic nerve. The effect of these injections can last for a few months proving an opportunity to address the root cause and engage in physical therapy.

Surgery may be considered for severe cases not responding to other measures. It involves either cutting the piriformis tendon from its hip attachment or cutting through the piriformis muscle to take pressure off the sciatic nerve.

Return to sports and activities varies between individuals and depend on the time taken in reduction of the symptoms. Too early a return has the potential to cause worsening of injury and reoccurrence of the symptoms.

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Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain and stiffness. Symptoms often begin in early adulthood and include persistent back pain, particularly in the lower back and buttocks, which can worsen with inactivity and improve with exercise. Over time, inflammation can cause the vertebrae to fuse, resulting in reduced flexibility and a hunched posture. The exact cause of AS is unknown, but it is associated with genetic factors, particularly the HLA-B27 gene. Treatment options focus on managing symptoms and slowing progression, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), biologics, physical therapy, and regular exercise. In severe cases, surgery may be considered to correct deformities.

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10 Back Pain Conditions Treated with Chiropractic Adjustments

Back pain is a prevalent issue affecting millions worldwide, hindering daily activities and diminishing quality of life. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers effective solutions for various back pain conditions. At our Chiropractic Wellness Center, we prioritize holistic approaches to alleviate discomfort and promote long-term spinal health. Here are ten back pain conditions commonly treated with chiropractic adjustments:

Herniated Disc: Chiropractic adjustments help relieve pressure on herniated discs, reducing pain and discomfort caused by nerve compression.

Sciatica: By realigning the spine and releasing tension on the sciatic nerve, chiropractic care can alleviate sciatic pain radiating down the leg.

Spinal Stenosis: Chiropractic adjustments can open up spinal canal space, easing the symptoms of spinal stenosis such as numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Muscle Strain: Through targeted adjustments, chiropractors can address muscle imbalances and tension, alleviating strain and promoting muscle relaxation.

Degenerative Disc Disease: Chiropractic care aims to slow down the progression of degenerative disc disease by improving spinal alignment and mobility, reducing pain and stiffness.

Scoliosis: While chiropractic adjustments cannot reverse scoliosis, they can help manage pain and improve spinal function, enhancing quality of life for scoliosis patients.

Facet Joint Dysfunction: Chiropractic adjustments can restore proper alignment and mobility to facet joints, reducing pain and inflammation associated with dysfunction.

Postural Imbalance: Poor posture is a common cause of back pain. Chiropractic adjustments correct spinal misalignments, promoting better posture and reducing strain on muscles and ligaments.

Muscle Spasms: Chiropractic care includes techniques such as spinal manipulation and soft tissue therapy to alleviate muscle spasms and improve flexibility.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Chiropractic adjustments can restore normal motion and alignment to the sacroiliac joint, reducing pain and discomfort in the lower back and hips.

At our Chiropractic Wellness Center, our experienced chiropractors customize treatment plans to address the specific needs of each patient. Through gentle adjustments and complementary therapies, we aim to relieve pain, restore function, and optimize overall health and well-being. If you're struggling with back pain, contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards a pain-free life.

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The Benefits of Massage for Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients

Introduction:

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While there is no cure for AS, various treatments aim to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life for affected individuals. Massage therapy has emerged as a promising complementary approach to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and enhance mobility in AS patients. In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of massage for individuals with ankylosing spondylitis, discuss the underlying mechanisms, and provide practical insights for incorporating massage into a comprehensive treatment plan.인천출장안마

Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Over time, the inflammation can cause the vertebrae to fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine and reduced flexibility. Common symptoms of AS include lower back pain, stiffness in the morning or after periods of inactivity, fatigue, and reduced range of motion in the spine and hips. AS can also affect other joints, as well as the eyes, heart, and lungs, leading to complications if left untreated.

Current Treatment Approaches:

The management of ankylosing spondylitis typically involves a combination of medication, exercise, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation, while disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic therapies may be used to slow disease progression and prevent joint damage. Physical therapy and exercise programs focus on improving flexibility, strength, and posture, while lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding smoking can help manage symptoms and improve overall health.

The Role of Massage in Ankylosing Spondylitis Management:

Massage therapy offers a non-pharmacological and holistic approach to managing ankylosing spondylitis symptoms and promoting overall well-being. By targeting muscle tension, improving circulation, reducing pain perception, and promoting relaxation, massage therapy can complement traditional treatments and support the body's natural healing processes. The potential benefits of massage for ankylosing spondylitis patients include:

Pain Relief: Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal pain associated with ankylosing spondylitis by reducing muscle tension, improving blood flow, and triggering the release of endorphins—the body's natural pain-relieving hormones. Targeted massage techniques, such as deep tissue massage or myofascial release, can address areas of pain and stiffness in the spine, hips, and other affected joints.인천출장마사지

Improvement of Range of Motion: Ankylosing spondylitis can lead to reduced flexibility and range of motion in the spine and hips due to inflammation and joint damage. Massage therapy techniques, such as stretching, mobilization, and passive range of motion exercises, can help improve joint mobility, loosen tight muscles, and promote flexibility in affected areas.

Reduction of Muscle Tension and Spasm: Massage therapy can help relax tense muscles and reduce muscle spasms commonly experienced by individuals with ankylosing spondylitis. Techniques such as kneading, compression, and vibration can target tight muscles in the back, shoulders, and neck, alleviating discomfort and promoting a sense of relaxation.

Improvement of Posture and Alignment: Ankylosing spondylitis can affect posture and spinal alignment, leading to kyphosis (forward curvature of the spine) and loss of normal spinal curvature. Massage therapy can help improve posture by releasing tight muscles, correcting imbalances, and promoting optimal spinal alignment. By restoring proper alignment, massage therapy can reduce stress on the spine and alleviate pain associated with poor posture.

Reduction of Stress and Anxiety: Living with a chronic condition like ankylosing spondylitis can be stressful and emotionally challenging. Massage therapy induces relaxation, reduces sympathetic nervous system activity, and promotes a sense of calm and well-being. By alleviating stress and anxiety, massage therapy can improve mood, enhance sleep quality, and support overall psychological well-being in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis.

Enhancement of Circulation: Massage therapy promotes blood flow and lymphatic drainage, facilitating the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to inflamed tissues and the removal of metabolic waste products. Improved circulation supports tissue healing, reduces inflammation, and accelerates the resolution of ankylosing spondylitis symptoms.

Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of Massage on Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Pain Modulation: Massage therapy stimulates the release of endorphins and serotonin, which act as natural pain relievers and mood enhancers. By modulating pain perception, massage therapy can help individuals with ankylosing spondylitis cope with chronic pain and discomfort.

Muscle Relaxation: Massage therapy techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, and myofascial release help relax tight muscles, reduce muscle spasm, and improve flexibility. By promoting muscular relaxation, massage therapy can alleviate pain and stiffness associated with ankylosing spondylitis.

Joint Mobilization: Massage therapy techniques such as joint mobilization and passive range of motion exercises help improve joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and promote fluidity of movement in affected joints. By enhancing joint mobility, massage therapy can improve functional ability and quality of life in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis.

Stress Reduction: Massage therapy induces relaxation and reduces stress levels by triggering the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. By promoting a state of relaxation, massage therapy can alleviate stress-related muscle tension and improve overall well-being in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis.

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Understanding Sciatica and Effective Treatment Approaches by Better Backs Better Living

Are you experiencing persistent pain shooting down your leg, accompanied by numbness or tingling? It might be sciatica, a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated. At Better Backs Better Living, we understand the impact that sciatica can have on your daily life, and we're here to provide valuable insights into its causes and effective treatment options.

Understanding Sciatica:

Sciatica is not a condition in itself but a symptom of an underlying issue, often related to a herniated or bulging disc in the spine. The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body, extends from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. When this nerve is pinched or irritated, it can lead to a range of symptoms, including pain, numbness, and weakness.

Causes of Sciatica:

Herniated or Bulging Discs: One of the primary causes of sciatica is the compression of the sciatic nerve due to a herniated or bulging disc in the spine.

Spinal Stenosis: This condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, putting pressure on the nerves, including the sciatic nerve.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint, where the spine and pelvis connect, can also contribute to sciatic nerve irritation.

Muscle Imbalances: Imbalances in the muscles surrounding the spine and pelvis can lead to sciatica symptoms.

Effective Sciatica Treatment by Better Backs Better Living:

Our team at Better Backs Better Living believes in a holistic approach to sciatica treatment, addressing the root cause of the issue and providing relief from symptoms. Here are some key components of our sciatica treatment approach:

Chiropractic Care: Our skilled chiropractors focus on aligning the spine to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. Manual adjustments and spinal manipulations can contribute to reduced pain and improved mobility.

Physical Therapy: Tailored exercise programs designed by our physical therapists aim to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and correct imbalances, ultimately alleviating sciatica symptoms.

Non-Invasive Techniques: We prioritize non-invasive techniques, such as ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation, to reduce inflammation and promote healing without the need for surgery.

Lifestyle Modifications: Our team works with individuals to identify lifestyle factors that may contribute to sciatica and provides guidance on ergonomics, posture, and daily habits that can support overall spine health.

Remember, sciatica is a treatable condition, and with the right approach, you can find relief and regain control of your life. Better Backs Better Living is committed to helping you achieve a pain-free and active lifestyle.

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Sacroiliac Joint Correction

At Hesch Institute, our sacroiliac joint correction techniques are at the forefront of orthopedic innovation. We employ precise methodologies aimed at realigning and stabilizing the sacroiliac joint, addressing issues such as misalignment and instability. Through advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, we ensure effective correction tailored to each patient's needs, promoting restored functionality and pain relief.

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What conditions can the best chiropractor treat?

If conventional medicine does not work on your pair management, chiropractic adjustment can provide you with the required solution. The best Chiropractor in Boulder takes a holistic approach to relieving a patient's body from frequent pain and discomfort that affect the quality of life. The holistic treatment is achieved through spinal adjustments, lifestyle advice, and offering nutritional guidance. If you don't want any drugs or surgery for your treatment, a chiropractor can manipulate your body parts to relieve pain and restore their functions. But you need to know for what conditions you can seek a chiropractor's attention so your body can get into proper alignment.

Low Back & neck Pain

Getting low back pain and neck pain is a common condition. So many people neglect its treatment or diagnose the cause until it's too late. It is one of the reasons why conventional medicine fails to treat such chronic conditions. However, Professional Chiropractors in Boulder, CO, can manipulate your spine, targeting low back pain. They will make neck adjustments with some targeted exercises to manage pain.

Get rid of headaches

Chiropractic care also responds to getting rid of headaches. Some headaches cause pain in the head and neck area due to stress and bad posture. Your chiropractor can give you some stretching exercises to help reduce stress and relieve your headaches. The proper posture will correct the body mechanics. The reason for migraine headaches is not known often. The best chiropractor in Boulder in CO will make a custom plan to reduce overall stress and the migraine effects.

Sacroiliac joint pain relieve

The sacroiliac joint pain below the spine is different from the lower back pain as you feel it in the buttock to lower leg area. Your chiropractors in Boulder, CO, will advise on how to avoid any strain on the SI joint with an exercise routine. These practices will ensure the strengthening of the surrounding muscles to support the joints from the waist to the feet to relieve pain. Additionally, they will offer to keep pain care triggered from the case.

Reduce whiplashes

Whiplashes can sprain your neck and make you feel dizzy to the level of getting sick. Without proper chiropractic adjustment, the pain and stiffness from whiplash can get severe, so you can hardly turn your head. The best Chiropractor in Boulder will ensure you do exercise and stretching along with heat and ice application to mitigate any muscle spasms.

Conclusion:

As an alternative care to medicine and invasive treatments, Chiropractic care incidences are drug-free. So when you receive care from your chiropractor for the above conditions, their treatment won't just be limited to pain management. They will enhance your body's range of motion and improve balance in the process for long-term relief. Get in touch with an Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Boulder to receive effective chiropractic care.

Stephen Miles is the author of this article. To know more about Lafayette Chiropractor please visit our website: uppercervicalboulder.com

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I Quit Everything by Freda Love Smith

Fuck-Marry-Kill

The game Fuck-Marry-Kill, where you're given three names of potential love or sex interests and required to place each in one of the above categories, has always bothered me. Can't we have a "flirt" option? A "tango" option? One of the advantages of quitting is that it creates space: breaking out of the daily habit of drinking let me step away and view it with fresh eyes and a sense of curiosity. It didn't leave me with absolute clarity. Alcohol is poison and I was cleaner and healthier without. Yes. And. Alcohol is medicine and I was bereft and diminished without. I've been alive long enough to not expect absolute clarity in anything. After decades in a relationship with John Barleycorn, I don't want to fuck, marry, or kill him. I think what I want is to stay conscious and keep dancing. (p. 56)

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How Do I Love Thee?

There is a magic to weed: it brings a glow, a brightening of perception, an openness to experience, an ease of being. It turns down the volume on my fears and worries about my children, my anger about the social and political state of the world, my stress and exhaustion from work, and the prolonged uncertainty and loss wrought by Covid-19. It helps me sleep, makes listening to music or watching television more fun, soothes my aching joints, shakes up my dull, repetitive patterns of thought.

I'm going to do high yoga, I announce to Jake, before my nightly routine of gentle yoga. I feel a delicious wonder, flowing through the simplest stretches and movements. Hugging my knees into my chest is profound; lower back lengthens, sacroiliac joint settles back into alignment with a gentle thunk. I sink into the sensations, surrender to gravity. I mean have you ever really FELT gravity? It's like when I first practiced yoga in my twenties, amazing, a revelation to feel my face relax and open, my shoulders drop, my breath deepen. Over the decades I'd grown habituated to the practice, less conscious. I never stopped loving yoga, never stopped benefitting from it, but I hadn't freaked out over it in a long time, until high yoga, which made it new again.

And high sex. Sex had been a great pleasure in my younger adulthood, but menopause changed my body, as it does, and left me drier, less desirous. Cannabis is a fix, takes me out of my head and deep into the warmth of my body, helps me rediscover a sense of surrender. High sex is not acrobatic; it's slow, attentive, responsive. My skin becomes extra sensitive, every brush of fingertips electric. And climaxing is like Nigel Tufnel's special amp in This Is Spinal Tap: these orgasms go to eleven.

Other things, too: A high hot bath, utterly dreamy; the water has presence, texture, agency, silk on my skin, heat reaching into the center of my muscles; let go, says the water, and I comply, exhaling, melting. A high cup of spearmint tea, total delight; the flavor intensified, an entire field of spearmint on a sunny day distilled into each sip.

I become a better, more enlightened version of myself on cannabis: more aware, appreciative, insightful, open. It makes me wonder. Does THC correct some chemical lack in my brain?

Might I be . . . weed deficient? (pp. 94-95)

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Caffeine and the minute hand on clocks appeared roughly simultaneously in Western culture, and it was only a matter of time before this drug would free us entirely from our circadian rhythms, enabling us to override human biology and our connection to the cycles of the sun.

Get your fix and get your ass to work. (p. 126)

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The Pose of the Corpse

I don't know what it's like to be dead, but I imagine it's a lot like not being on Facebook. We have to practice dying, it's necessary. In How We Live Is How We Die, Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön observes that people who "open themselves to the inevitability of their death" are "more engaged in life and more appreciative of what they have." One of the five foundational "remembrances" of Buddhism is "I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death." Some Buddhists recite this every day. It seems like a good idea to me. Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, wrote in his Meditations that "you may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think." I'm not Buddhist or Stoic, so I practiced dying by kicking myself off social media for a while, standing in a soundless forest, as lost as ever, but perhaps the slightest bit more open and aware. (p. 145)

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Grade 5 Manipulation of the Sacroiliac Joint using a modified "Semi Sims...

Manipulation to the sacroiliac joint to correct a posteriorly rotated innominate anterior. Loss of function at the sacroiliac joint can result in overstrain/tear to the hamstring muscle and predispose an overworking of the lower back causing facet dysfunction and pain.

Part of a series of educational videos from David Lintonbon DO, who practices at the Integrated Medical Centre, 121 Crawford Street, London W1U 6BE  United Kingdom. Tel +44 7958488784 Email: info@integratedmanualmedicine.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedmanual/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manualmedicine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immltduk Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidlintonbon To purchase the entire DVD go to: https://integratedmanualmedicine.com/shop

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Physiotherapy Services

Physiotherapy services aim to improve the function of the body, and help people recover from illness and injury. They also teach patients about ways to reduce the risk of future pain and injury.

Depending on the condition you are experiencing, your Chatswood physiotherapist may recommend a variety of treatments and techniques to help you. This could include acupuncture, ultrasound or other physical therapy methods. You will need to discuss your goals with your physiotherapist, and they will use their knowledge and expertise to find the best treatment for you.

Remedial Massage is a special branch of physiotherapy that is dedicated to helping sports professionals and athletes achieve their maximum potential. This includes assessing and treating injuries related to sports at all levels. This treatment aims to get the athlete back into shape and eliminate any unwanted aches or pains that they are suffering from.

Orthopedic/ musculoskeletal physiotherapy is another sub-specialty that focuses on improving the movement of the human musculoskeletal system, which consists of the muscles, joints, bones and tendons. It can increase mobilisation, decrease pain, rectify injuries and treat soft-tissue damage.

Osteopaths, kinesiologists, and chiropractors are all part of this field. Their main task is to help relieve the symptoms of various diseases and conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, chronic back pain, and osteoporosis. They are also trained to identify and correct posture and other issues related to muscle health, as well as give advice on how to avoid future injuries. To know more about physical therapy, visit this website at http://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/physical-therapy.

Acupuncture is a popular method for reducing pain and inflammation in the body. It involves inserting small needles into specific points on the skin and using them to relax the affected area.

Manual therapy is another form of physiotherapy that involves the use of hands to manipulate, mobilise and massage tissues in the body. It involves a number of different techniques, including stretching, soft-tissue release and joint mobilisation.

Other types of physiotherapy include occupational and vocational rehabilitation, which aims to provide patients with the skills they need to return to work after a medical condition. It can also include training for exercise and preparing the patient for a physical challenge, such as a marathon or cycling event.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is another sub-specialty of physiotherapy that deals with the treatment of patients who have pelvic floor problems such as incontinence and vulvodynia. It can also involve the management of post-operative or sacroiliac dysfunction.

General wellness is another specialisation of physiotherapy that focuses on helping patients maintain their overall well-being and improve their quality of life. Physiotherapists can help patients learn ways to stay healthy and flexible, and can recommend exercises that are easy for them to perform on their own or with a physical therapist's help.

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine technique that uses acupuncture needles to help alleviate pain and discomfort. It can be used for a range of problems, from fibromyalgia to rheumatoid arthritis.

Exercise is a major component of physiotherapy, and it is a great way to improve the functioning of the body. It is an effective tool for preventing and treating diseases, and it can be an important aspect of recovery after a medical condition or injury.

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