Yoga tested as back pain therapy - BBC News

BBC NEWS | Health | Yoga tested as back pain therapy
This is a very welcome study as it's good to see any complemetary therapies being tested in the way.

I hope and expect that it will have positive results but I'm also a little concerned because I've had some clients who have found they have actually made thier backs worse doing Yoga. I think that as wirh most things you need to have a very good teacher to gain the maximum benefits and avoid the possibility of damage.

Rolfing goes mainstream

Rolfing goes mainstream
Rolfing is something you can get in this country too but you may have to search a bit for a practitioner.

From what I've read it addresses very similar problems as the Neuroskeletal Realignment which I practice but the pressure is more direct and often painful while NSRT is remarkably gentle.

World Lupus Day 2007

World Lupus Day 2007
Lupus can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are often
similar to other arthritis conditions. Therefore although I'm a little late for World Lupus day I still think it's worth posting this link.

Life Saving First Aid Procedures

I've just completed my First Aid at Work requalification course and it reminded me of how passionate I am about First Aid training. I think it should be taught in all of our schools as part of the core curriculum and that everybody should know the basics of what to do in an emergency.

I'm going to do my bit here by linking to the St Johns Ambulance website and suggesting that you read over these pages on CPR and the recovery position.

Don't forget the life that you save could be a loved one!

New treatment for osteoporosis - Independent Online Edition > Health Medical

New treatment for osteoporosis - Independent Online Edition > Health Medical
Woo Hoo! this is good news for us women of a certain age.
Osteoporosis is such a threat to the wellbeing and happiness of older women that anything which can help to prevent it is welcome.

What Arthritis Patients Should Know About Osteoporosis

What Arthritis Patients Should Know About Osteoporosis
I hadn't realised that people with rheumatic conditions were more likely to get osteoporosis. This means that it's even more important for them to make sure they eat a good diet and do weight bearing exercise.

futureLMT.com Newsletter

futureLMT.com Newsletter
Useful online massage magazine for students.

Natural Holistic Health Blog � Blog Archive � Sciatica and Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

Natural Holistic Health Blog � Blog Archive � Sciatica and Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
I've found that Neuro-skeletal Realignment therapy and massage can help with most sciatica pain especially as in most cases the piriformis muscle is the main problem.

Arthritis Pain Tied to Emotions

Arthritis Pain Tied to Emotions
This article is about a small research project which may provide a possible reason why relaxation techniques are so effective at relieving arthritic pain.

How I cured my twisted spine | the Daily Mail

This is a heartwarming story of a young girl who avoided surgery and who cured herself with exercise and other non-invasive treatments. She's gone on to set up a clinic to teach other people who suffer from Scoliosis the same methods.

Fast Facts About Fibromyalgia

This is a very useful site about arthritis, the current article is giving information about Fibromyalgia which is a pain syndrome that can be very difficulkt to treat.