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  • November 2011 Update

    This may seem a bit early, but I have already planned my new year’s resolution.  On December 30, I will be leaving for Burma (Myanmar) for holidays.  I am really looking forward to the trip as Burma seems like such a mysterious place, like a little corner of the world that time forgot.

    I will also be spending one week in Thailand on the way back.  I am hoping to attend Master Moy ‘s classes and learn what I can from this amazing massage therapist.

    My flight gives me a 12 hour layover  in Paris.  So, between Paris, Burma and Thailand, there will surely be more pictures soon on my website.

     

    Exercise Directory

    All of the exercise videos on my website are now organised into a handy little directory.  It is much easier to use now and is a great little one stop shop for finding some quick solutions to whatever ails you. You can find it here

    There are a few newly added exercise videos on the website:

  • Piriformis Wall Stretch

    This is a wonderful yoga stretch for the piriformis muscle and all the hip muscles. It is a unique approach because it is almost completely passive. You don’t have to do anything but lie there and wait for as long as you would like (spending 10 minutes in this position can be a freeing experience). Because it is so passive, it can also be meditative. Take this opportunity to work on your deep breathing and look for room to intensify the stretch further.

    Please note the person demonstrating the stretch is a yoga instructor and extremely flexible.  Your version of this stretch will look quite different.  You may want to start further away from the wall to decrease the intensity of the stretch.  Only bend the leg on the wall when you feel you are ready to increase the intensity.

    Guidelines for performing the stretches:

    1. Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure that it is safe for you.  It is especially important to rule out any disc problems before you do this exercise.
    2. Do the exercises slowly and gently.  Failing to follow the instructions or consult with a health care professional could cause your symptoms to worsen.
    3. Try to breathe  slowly and keep your body relaxed.  Do not tense up or hold your breath as this will invite muscle spasm.
    4. You should feel a gentle stretching sensation, but you should not feel any pain during the exercises.  If you do feel pain, decrease the range of movement by stopping before you get to the point of pain. Continue the exercise within the pain free range.
    5. Pay attention to the position of the lower back.  As the instructor explains, the back should be straight, not bent.  Bending at the lower back is cheating and does not stretch the piriformis muscle.  Also, if you are feeling leg pain or tingling because of true sciatica or sciatica due to a disc problem, you may cause more damage to the disc if you perform this exercise incorrectly.
    6. If you cannot find a comfortable, pain free way to do these exercises, discontinue immediately and seek the advice of a health care professional.
    7. Do the exercises in a set of 3 for a minimum of 3 times a day for best results.
    8. This stretch works best if you hold it for 5 minutes, but you can hold the stretch for a minimum of 15 seconds.

     

     

  • Rotator Cuff Stretch Videos

    Here is a collection of videos on rotator cuff stretches. This should be the first step of any rotator cuff rehab program

    Guidelines for performing the stretches:

    1. Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure that it is safe for you.
    2. Do the exercises slowly and gently.
    3. Failing to follow the instructions or consult with a health care professional could cause your symptoms to worsen.
    4. Try to breathe slowly and keep your body relaxed. Do not tense up or hold your breath as this will invite muscle spasm.
    5. You should feel a gentle stretching sensation, but you should not feel any pain during the exercises. Be especially careful of any sharp or pinching pain. If you do feel pain, decrease the range of movement by stopping before you get to the point of pain. Continue the exercise within the pain free range.
    6. If you cannot find a comfortable, pain free way to do these exercises, discontinue immediately and seek the advice of a health care professional.
    7. Do the exercises in a set of 3 for a minimum of 3 times a day for best results.
    8. Hold the stretch for a minimum of 15 seconds each time.
    9. Receiving massage or acupuncture treatments as part of your rehabilitation can improve your recovery.

     

     

     

  • The Trouble With MRI’s

    A New York Times Article explains some of the pitfalls of putting all of our trust in MRI’s.

    Dr. James Andrews, a sports medicine orthopedist, being skeptical of MRI’s performed MRI scans on 31 healthy professional baseball pitchers. The pitchers did not have any injuries or feel any pain, but the MRI’s revealed a different story.  According to the MRI scans, 90% of the pitchers had abnormal shoulder cartilage while 87% had abnormal rotator cuff tendons.  “If you want an excuse to operate on a pitcher’s throwing shoulder, just get an M.R.I.” commented Dr. Andrews.

    According to Dr. Andrews, the problem is that there is an over reliance on MRI’s.  MRI’s are only a part of proper diagnosis with more emphasis needed on a proper interview and physical.

  • Peer Pressure

    If you have ever felt that “that’s the way we do things around here” was a poor excuse.  If you tend to question why our society has all these rules that don’t make any immediate sense, have a look at the following science experiment that involves some monkeys, some bananas and a ladder.