Low Back Pain – Computer Caused

Natural Cures and Prevention

Look at the graphics and see whether you are sitting correctly.  Your neck, back, shoulders, vision, brain function and temperament are all influenced by your sitting position.  After reading this article offered by the Medic On Web site, get up and stretch… walk to the water cooler and take a drink.  Return to the computer, check your sitting position, and return to what you were doing.  Make this a stretch, walk, drink, and think ritual frequently throughout the day.

Senior Moments (fun video)

Are You Lonesome Tonight

Dave William’s song making fun of aging is so true for us seniors, ha! This is a masterpiece… “does your back give you pain… do your knees predict rain… tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight.”

Great job Dave Williams! Pass this video on, if you can remember. By the way, if you are lonesome tonight, perhaps Dave’s rendition of “If Not You” may ease the pain.

Movement Nature Meant # 2 (video)

Wisdom of Stomach/Back Balance

Ruthy Alon demonstrates restorative potential of natural movements. Experiment with your body’s natural movements. Develop a wise stomach… let go of your hard abs! Listen to the relationships of your body to the ground. Don’t sacrifice your comfort. Keep your stomach soft.

Enjoy arching movements that release the full length of your body. Feel pulsating rhythm of motion having fun with Feldenkrais.

Active Sitting

Rid back, neck and shoulder pain caused by sitting

Mary Newell’s article posted on a leading Feldenkrais website shows the importance of regularly attending to your sitting position while at the computer, especially if you sit for extended periods of time. Have you noticed back, shoulder or neck pain recently? Then use a dynamic sitting position. The Feldenkrais method is worthy of your time and attention,

Somatics – Mind-body Training

Enjoy freedom from pain and gain more comfortable movement

Hanna Somatics helps you sense and move your body deliberately freely and naturally. Gain and maintain a youthful body for the rest of your life. Start with the video featuring Dr. Hanna – then peruse the website to appreciate the scope of their work. Before you know it… you will be self-pandiculating.

Ergonomics Makes Good Sense

Biomechanics are used to save your body from needless pain

Understand how repeated movements and body positions can produce herniated discs, neck and back pains, carpal tunnel and other physiological problems. Hear what Physical Therapists say about changing your habits to save your body from pain.

http://www.aota.org/Consumers/Podcasts.aspx Podcast from American Occupational Therapy Association, AOTA offers helpful tips.

Visit http://www.aota.org/ for other ways to optimize your body brain.

Jeff Haebig