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With the amazing technological advances in the medical field, it can be hard to remember that not all advances give us what we actually want. In a previous post, I mentioned that medical imaging doesn’t tell you the cause of your back pain. Today, I want to tell [...]
MRIs, though used all the time to “pinpoint” the cause of back pain, has been scientifically shown to be a virtually useless diagnostic tool for people trying to nix the aches in their backs.
Back in December I started working with a young guy who had been diagnosed with a herniated disc. According to his doctor, chiropractor, and physical therapist, the herniated disc was impinging on nerves that ran into his leg, causing both lower back pain and aching in his legs.
I had severe back [...]
David was the type of guy who loved lifting weights, riding his motorcycle, and watching Chargers games. But recurrent severe back pain kept him from doing the things he loved. About four times a year, he’d be in severe pain, unable to even walk properly. At 38, he wasn’t happy with that.
After less than two months since starting his Egoscue exercise program, he’s back doing the things he loves.
In pain in San Diego and considering a cortisone shot? You should seriously reconsider that option.
Shoulder pain and instability used to be a regular part of my life. Not anymore — thanks to Rolfing and Posture Alignment Therapy.
This is important for you and those you care about.
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It’s been a while since I shared before and after pictures, so I thought I’d dig into the files and grab one of a student from San Diego State University I worked with for five sessions over two months. For the sake of convenience and in homage to my days in Germany, we’ll call him [...]
A lot of people ask me, “Can I really change my posture?” And the answer is an unequivocal yes. Your posture shows us what your muscles are doing. Your muscles are positioning the bones in specific pattern. If you can change the muscle actions, you can change the bone patterns. That’s as complex as posture [...]
Yes, I tend to talk a lot about posture, but this time around I don’t mean that question in the postural sense. I am asking about your attitude toward challenges in life. Thomas Jefferson once said:
BECOME A FAN OF GOOD POSTURE
