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Exercise Through Tai Chi For The Elderly
Exercise through Tai Chi for the Elderly
Tai Chi has traditionally been thought of as an exercise for the elderly and although this is not entirely true because Tai Chi is suitable for all age groups.
Tai Chi is certainly beneficial for...
If I Suffer from Heart Disease
I have heart disease - are there any erectile dysfunction or male impotence treatments suitable for me?
Heart disease can be associated with various factors that increase the likelihood of erectile dysfunction or male impotence, and make treatment...
Sustainable Health
Introduction As the western world is approaching a pandemic in obesity and stress related illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and diabetes, good health is something we take for granted. Most of us focus on our health, when...
The Plant-Based Diet: Is Meat Good for You?
Copyright 2011 Mary Desaulniers
Imagine this scenario: your 12 month old baby is fussing because
it is past his feeding time. You warm up his bottle of regular
whole milk. No more infant formula. He looks healthy. You are
feeding him well...
X-Rays – What You Don't See & Feel Can Hurt You
There is little doubt that x-ray technology (x-rays, CT scans, fluoroscopy) in medicine has done much good and is an invaluable diagnostic tool. Although I seriously question its usefulness as a therapeutic tool (e.g. cancer radiation therapy), that...
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Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without Surgery
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain and disability of
carpal tunnel syndrome. Most do not know that conservative
measures provide relief in the majority of cases. Almost all
people with the pain, numbness and weakness in the hands and
wrists can be helped with manual medicine. The osteopath
evaluates the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles first for any
abnormality. Next is a structural exam to check for decreased
range of motion of the wrist and hand. This is almost always
abnormal. By opening up the canal where the median nerve and
blood vessel travels, more oxygen can get to the tissue.
Stretching the ligament that crosses transversely at the wrist
also releases the joint and decreases pain and swelling. This is
all part of osteopathic manipulative therapy.
The D.O. may also check lab work for hypothyroidism or
autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. If you have a
job involving repetitive motion or a large amount of
computer
work he/she will look at your mechanics and make suggestions.
Less stress and better positioning of the wrist increases its
strength and flexibility. A nutritional approach has shown 50
mg. of B6 to be effective in some cases. Of course traditional
methods of splints, anti-inflammatory medicines, and exercises
are also used.
Surgery and further testing of the nerves and muscles may be
necessary if you do not improve with conservative measures.
Shrinking of the muscles of the thumb or coldness of the tips of
the fingers are serious findings.
References:
1. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, January
1993; 93:92. 2. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association,
August 1994; 94:647.
About the author:
Author: Katherine A Martin, D.O. - Board Certified Family
Practice Physician. Medical Coaching and Consulting. Health for
the whole person. Visit my web site at
http://www.DO-Medicine.com
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