Chronic pain is frustrating precisely because it seems like you’ll never beat it. Everywhere you turn, someone is telling you that pain is just a necessary part of aging and that there’s nothing you can do about it. Doctors are telling you that some injuries just don’t heal, so tough cookies. Have some pills. As [...]
Posts under ‘Philosophy’
You are the expert on your body
You are your body’s best expert. Just think if you had a pinching sensation in your knee, how would you interpret it?
You aren’t the only one who can’t sit up straight
Bad research done at the University of Queensland questions the existence of ideal sitting posture. Find out what makes this research so laughable.
Research says surgery is not the answer to knee osteoarthritis
Research by the Baylor College of Medicine proves that arthroscopic surgery is only as good as a placebo.
Getting needled? Posture still matters!
According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, posture matters in the outcome of your TCM treatments.
Looking at body problems holistically
Mike Boyle, a training guru, has a fantastic video up that speaks about the way to deal with musculoskeletal injuries and how orthopedic surgery is not an ideal solution to joint problems. Check it out!
Rest, Ice, Pills (R.I.P.) doesn’t work for bursitis
If you’ve ever been medically diagnosed with “bursitis” in your hip or your shoulder, you have come across the mysterious and oft frustrating world of medical diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions. What is it that makes it so frustrating? It’s that the supposed causes of these conditions mean visiting your doctor is pointless!
Age doesn’t cause pain
I saw something called the Seat Assist while walking by a medical supply store in San Francisco a few months ago, and it really got my brain up in a tizzy. While I know the people behind the product (and a wide array of products like it) are only looking to help reduce the suffering [...]
Slowing down isn’t an option
Slowing down because of chronic pain isn’t a long term solution. It’s a stop-gap measure until you find a long term solution.
Be wary of pharmaceuticals
There’s a place for pharmaceuticals in any health care system. I recently had a battle with an incredible stomach flu that had me writhing on the floor with fever, headache, and body aches like you wouldn’t believe. A tablet of Tylenol every few hours kept me comfortable enough to get some rest so that I [...]
