The Orthopaedic and Spine Institute are pleased to invite you to their new Grand Opening of the medically supervised weight loss program – HealthCrave. Open House will be January 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm located at 21 Spurs Ln, Suite 320, San Antonio, TX 78240 at the Center for Texas Athletes.
The Orthopaedic and Spine Institute staff and providers are excited about their ability to offer patients an opportunity to improve neck and back pain resolution when directly related to over weight conditions. Currently, 80% of Americans will suffer from at least one episode of back pain in their lives. It has been shown that the prevalence of spinal disorders and back pain is highest in individuals that are overweight.
At the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute’s San Antonio HealthCrave weight loss center, we truly strive to maximize outcomes without the use of surgery. In an effort to optimize conservative treatment, we have begun offering medically supervised weight loss programs. These programs will be designed to decrease body weight, increase physical fitness (strength and flexibility), and patients’ awareness of techniques to improve their chances of improving without surgical intervention.
The American Obesity Association (AOA) reports that 64.5% of adult Americans (about 127 million) are overweight or obese. Most people are aware of the medical risks associated with obesity such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. Few are aware, however, that obesity contributes strongly to spinal abnormalities as well. Being overweight has been found to contribute to spinal conditions such as spondylolisthesis(slippage of the spine), degenerative disc disease and facet disease ( arthritis of the spine ), spinal stenosis (crowding of the nerves), herniated discs, spinal sprains and strains, and osteoporosis.
Additional weight forces the spine into a compromised position, placing the structures of the spine under more stress and strain. This can lead to injury and degeneration of the spinal structures and muscles surrounding it. The lumbar spine is particularly at risk due to the fact that it absorbs significant strain already due to it’s location at the bottom of the column of the spine where most force is directed. Over time, the muscles weaken resulting in postural changes and anatomical shifts in the stresses surrounding the spine. Additionally, osteoporosis can result in fractures of the spine or hips that can be disastrous and even life-threatening due to the morbidity of such an injury.
If you are overweight take the first step to better health by scheduling an appointment at our San Antonio HealthCrave weight loss center today (210) 386-0766, and be sure to stop in for the Open House on the 23 of January to Jump Start Your New Year!
Question by netsurfer733: Why do I always wake up with bad back pain?
Its been many years now that I have to suffer waking up with bad back pain, and I’d like to know what I can do (note that it does fade after a fair bit of time). I’ll spare going into detail about my history with this, but suffice it to say I cannot afford a new mattress right now, and I could just use some tips or tricks or stretches I can do before I go to bed that can help. Does anyone know what can be done?
Best answer:
Answer by kamakazi : ) Well i noticed that i was also waking up with back pain like everyday, and i found out it was because i sleep with my arms under my pillow, above my head, which made my shoulder muscles contracting all night. So when i slept with my arms by my side then it actually relieved my pain almost completely. i’m not sure what kind of back pain you have, but that helped me, sorry if this doesn’t help. ^_^
Question by : should i get a back brace (lordosis/swayback)?
I always wondering why my rib cage stick out and got bad posture(fing sad) …….Due to hard research i found that it is Lordosis ..i was like dam,,,#$ %^& After that i did lots of research regarding to lordosis and also videos for posture correction and the way u stand blablabla…..and i also did some lower back exercise and i work on it everyday ..it really helps …but whenever i got tired i will juz forgot about the proper way to stand or sit (correct posture) ..and it dosent look good at all …. Will the back brace help to reduce lordosis(swayback) ?? If yes where can i buy it?
juz found out -.-
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Answer by fretochose lordosis is the normal curve in your low back and your neck. these curves are necessary for proper weight distribution head to toe. sometimes hyperlordosis (too much curve) can cause some discomfort but that is rare. too much curve is better than not enough. a brace will not help. the brace will weaken core muscles and create back problems for a lifetime. exercise properly and strengthen the core muscles and you will be fine.
take a look at ancient greek art and statues. not the curve of the back. that is how ours is supposed to be.
i answered before going to youtube and had duplicated the info there
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The holiday season is officially here, clearly marked as shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday become distant memories. Yet holiday shopping isn’t over and for many it is just beginning. This year, give those you love the lasting gift of comfort. The Healthy Back Store, a specialty retailer providing high-end comfort solutions and ergonomic products for back pain and other physical conditions, has something for everyone and is confident that the gift of comfort is the gift that will last a lifetime!
Consider a Healthy Back holiday gift set. The Healthy Back has combined some of its best products into comfort sets, and passed on incredible savings to the customer. The Tempur-Pedic Travel Set provides comfort on the go, combining a mattress overlay and the Tempur-Pedic neck pillow in a convenient weatherproof bag. Ideal for unwinding after a long day, the Happy Company Gift Pack includes a natural hard wood foot and body massager and the relaxation eye pillow and neck wrap. Many of us spend anywhere from 8-12 hours a day at our desk, which makes the Healthy Back Office Pack the perfect gift. The office pack includes the Healthy Back lumbar support and footrest, which encourages the user to sit back promoting a healthier posture.
Feel better this holiday season in zero-gravity, with the Perfect Chair from Human Touch. The zero-gravity Perfect Chair is a unique balance of back support and seating comfort. Beautifully blending aesthetics, technology and wellness in a seating experience, the Perfect Chair elevates the legs above the heart relieving weight from the spine. In this zero-gravity position, the body relaxes into a virtually weightless posture, which physicians recommend as the healthiest way to sit. The chair’s fixed-form seating position ensures maximum ergonomic posture at all recline angles, effectively alleviating soreness, tension and fatigue. And for a limited time receive a $ 200 credit for Perfect Chair accessories on qualified purchases.
Help the one you love live better with daily massage! Give the massage chair that dreams are made of – the Sogno Dreamwave. Using Dreamwave technology, Sogno identifies Shiatsu points with its Inada optical sensors. Sogno begins with a scan of the back and then provides a totally customized massage utilizing techniques that take professionals years to master. Sogno offers eight pre-programmed massage sequences including the revolutionary “Morning” and “Night” programs. The Sogno Dreamwave is also equipped with manual programs allowing the user to assemble over a thousand different massage combinations to make precise, personalized adjustments to the massage.
The Healthy Back Store is a specialty retailer that provides high end comfort solutions and ergonomic products for back pain and other physical conditions. The company offers pain relieving products for sleeping, working, exercising and relaxing; including back and neck supports, specialty mattresses, office chairs, exercise and therapy equipment, recliners and massage chairs. Healthy Back sells recognizable name brands such as Herman Miller and Tempur-Pedic, but also represents smaller, specialized manufacturers offering a growing selection of house-branded goods. Healthy Back has 23 stores in 6 states across the United States, and also sells through its website and call center, making it the largest privately owned back care retailer.
Image by tmkc
I jacked up my back somehow, and had to ice it at the hotel.
What’s in my bag May 1st, 2011
Image by Beorn Ours
That’s my first shot of my bag since I succumbed to the charm of Timbuk2. The fact is that I initially did not want a Timbuk2, but Crumpler, which was my initial choice didn’t have bags that small. So after a long search I decided to take a second look at Timbuk2. It turned out that the initial design, which I didn’t like at all was changed. Before the Timbuk2 bags were a big stuff-it-all area and a small pouch kind of hanging above that, which were the smaller pockets. I examined very carefully their bags online (yes, believe it or not, there is no store in Zurich, Switzerland officially distributing them). I fell in love with the new X-small design and the possibility to customise the colours.
Actually what was my primary goal is to have a very small but highly functional bag, which while limiting the amount of things I lug around will allow easy access to every item I manage to stuff in it.
The above might look much, but it really doesn’t feel like this when it’s in the bag and you really have to see my earlier bags if you think this is heavy.
Oh, iPad owners note this – your iPad will perfectly fit in that back (slash) pocket of the X-small Timbuk2 bags, even if it is in a small sleeve (mine, a Tucano, is not shown on the above picture).
So here is what I ordered:
Custom Messenger
size: X-small
ballistic nylon spinach / ballistic nylon limeaide / ballistic nylon blue
binding: navy
logo: navy
liner: orange
slash pocket
reflector tabs
right handed
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by sublimeobserver Question by : Is a hard back brace any good? I had surgery for a herniated disc (L4-L5) a year or so ago. I also have borderline medium Idiopathic scoliosis. Not to mention I have the worst posture on this planet. I feel like a hard back brace may be nice. My back [...]
Lower Back Pain Treatment : Treating Your Back the Right Way When one experiences back pain for a prolonged period of time, then the need for instant relief and the remission of the aches and pain is needed. There have been the introduction of pain killers and varied medications that will aid in the control [...]
