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Sex and Health Part 5

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Certain things may come into question, such as mobility, if you use a wheelchair or have a cast, there will be some sexual positions that may not be possible.  Try to find positions that promote or inhibit spasms accordingly, inability to achieve or sustain an erection explore alternatives to intercourse penis rings can help an [...]

Sex and Health Part 4

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Most couples in which one or the other is restricted by back pain will eventually get around to realizing that back pain does not automatically mean no more sex.  You need not fear that sex may inflict permanent damage to your back.  In most cases of sexual impairment due to back pain the problems are [...]

Sex and Health Part 3

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Sex and Health with Back Pain is a patient guide to restoring sexual abilities lost to back pain.  Raise your hand if you have ever felt the stirrings of arousal but were so tired you opted for bed instead (I know my hand went up on this question, when I realized the connection between sex [...]

Sex an Health Part 2

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Now, the average 20-year-old male who is engaging in masturbation three times a day in college is probably overdoing it. This could possibly affect his grades (poor memory) or affect his collegiate tennis match (with weak knees and sore low back). The 40 year old executive thinking of having that affair with the nice 24 [...]

Sex and Health Part 1

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Let’s Talk Sex: Why Too Much and Too Little is Unhealthy! By Robert Chu, Ph.D., L.Ac   Sex feels good. And the proper amount of sex can help maintain you physical and emotional health. But balance is the key. Both having too little or too much sex can lead to unhealthy conditions. As a doctor [...]

Back Pain and Being Overweight Part 5

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Exercise alone will not get you from a size 14 to a size 10. Regulating and changing your diet is also an essential part of any weight loss program. Common sense dictates that the fewer calories you take in and the more calories you burn will result in weight loss. While Yoga will help tone [...]

Back Pain and Being Overweight Part 4

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Losing weight and keeping it off is a real challenge for most people. That’s why it’s important to begin a weight loss program with the help of your health care team, including, if possible, a dietician. They can help you find ways to decrease calories but still consume the foods you enjoy. And they can [...]

Back Pain and Being Overweight Part 3

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Children’s bodies are definitely more resilient than adult ones but they are also traumatised a lot more and over time and it takes it‘s toll. Osteopaths are often told by patients that they can remember having back pain, or neck pain or headaches right back into their childhood and in most case they did not [...]

Back Pain and Being Overweight Part 2

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Each school year millions of children walk to, from and around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials. Parents should be aware that overly stressing the back with a heavy backpack could cause back pain in their child. Following a few guidelines and using common sense can help avoid this type of back pain. [...]

Back Pain and Being Overweight Part 1

Monday, November 17th, 2008

If you already suffer from back pain, did you know that your office chair maybe adding to the problem? Your office chair may not be helping your back problem at all. In fact a low quality office chair can actually be causing more damage to an injured back. Office chairs can cause an increase in [...]

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