posted on May 10, 2001 07:37:29 AM new
Belive me - I have tried it all and this works.. it's magic! Go to "Google" search and enter Alexander Technique... this will give you way too much info. - I bought a book on Barnes and Noble.com (bn.com) It's published by Natural Health - "The Secrets of the Alexander Technique" -- It's a little book packed with answers and magic --but, trust me, you can't do it alone - you need a certified Alexander Teacher - they see things that are impossible to discover from looking at yourself -- You can find a teacher near you on the National Alexander - website -They cost $45 per hour in the small cities - $90 per hour in the big cities - and worth every penny... body balance, free movement, relaxed back, neck, shoulders, legs, and no pain -- no drugs...
posted on May 10, 2001 07:40:15 AM new
Helen, So true about the vicodin.
I had a freind,who died about 2 years ago, knew him since high school.
He became a prescription drug junkie.
He was arrested 3x for stealing the drs rx pad, and writing his own.
If he knew anyone that had just been to the dentist, he'd be at your front door, I KNOW, he did that to me numerous times. It was pathethic to the point, when I told him NO, he got on his knees!
He died of scerocis (sp?) of the liver. He went from being healthy (besides the drugs) to looking like he was 80 in one year. He could barely walk, and it was awful. He was 43 years old, and even during this one year, he still was getting prescription drugs and taking them.
posted on May 10, 2001 07:46:25 AM new
The price is a little too salty for me.
There's horror stories everywhere - drugs, alcohol - they all tear you up sooner or later. Just the lesser of two evils I guess. I figure if there's a pill that'll help me get through this awful world, then I'll take it. But then, that's just me.
posted on May 10, 2001 08:20:25 AM new
I am suspicious of using techniques with a book that requires an interpreter and a "helper" It sounds like a scam to me.
posted on May 10, 2001 08:46:40 AM new
I had a bulging disc a couple of years ago. Couldn't move without it's bringing tears to my eyes. One of the things that brought some temporary relief was a castor oil compress topped with a heating pad. It was incredible. The relief was almost instantaneous. It only lasted as long as I had it on, but at least I could take a break from the pain. I was breastfeeding at the time and wouldn't take any kind of pain medication. Fortunately it did resolve itself. I guess my then 35 yo body wasn't ready for two babies in two years.
My chiropractor recommend the castor oil and heat. It's an old Edgar Casey remedy. I was very doubtful at first, but decided it was worth a try. It really does work.
posted on May 10, 2001 09:51:05 AM new
NearTheSea,
I went out for a minute and missed your post.
You are right! They either die or go on to
something else just as lethal.
My question is what is wrong with the medical
profession? Safe and effective pain relief in the year 2001 should be available.
I don't understand why people should have to
resort to mixing booze and drugs or using
castor oil and heat to relieve pain.
The first remedy is dangerous and the second is only a temporary distraction.
posted on May 10, 2001 10:39:21 AM new
I had a knee injury in high school that I thought I had gotten over. But by the time I was in my thirties, I had chronic knee pain and by the time I was fifty, I had to give up my manual shift car.After seeing what some pain meds have done to some of my acquaintances, I've tried the exercise route and physical therapy - with success if I stay at it. The goal is to improve posture by strengthening the muscles.
I've also suffered from low grade depression most of my life and I've found through talking with my doctor and other people with depression that back pain and muscular aches often go with the territory. So, sometimes an antidepressant helps - though the wrong one can make the pain much worse.
posted on May 10, 2001 10:49:17 AM new
Helen I agree.
Doctors and medication can be that 'neccessary evil'.
Yes I believe pain can be helped with therapy etc.
The kind of pain I have, unfortunatly cannot
I hate drs! Had 3 surgerys in the same amount of years. 2 were neccessary, 1 I believe was not. And now they need me to have the 4th.
I do think that they overmedicate children
Yes I believe that a lot of kids do need medicatons, like ritalin, but not like the way they dx and prescribe ritalin for ADD and ADHD. I believe there is ADD and ADHD, but I think its OVERLY diagnosed.
IMO
Depression, can, I hear be helped a lot by physical excerise, stimulating the synapsis (or whatever they are called) in the brain.
But then on the other hand there is manic deppressives or bi polars, which most do need medication, such as lithium, which is mainly just a salt lacking in their body.
posted on May 10, 2001 01:32:52 PM new
I had a doctor tell me that aboout half the people in the mental ward are there because they have a physical ailment that has led to them being in so much pain or so sleep deprived that they can't handle it mentally.
He gave as an example a patient of his who was in an auto accident and was so depressed by the burden her recovery put on the family and so unable to deal with the physical rehabilitation and pain that she needed psyciatric support before she could go home.
Went from one wing of the hgospital to the other, and would shuttle back and forth for her rehab when physically she could have been coming from home.
posted on May 10, 2001 02:48:20 PM new
When my standard dachshund almost broke my foot last year. The doctor gave me vicoprofen. That was a good pain medication. Quick relief from the pain. For my almost constant aching back have to do with the darvocet. Can't seem to convince my doctor that I don't have an addictive personality.
After seeing what some pain meds have done to some of my acquaintances, I've tried the exercise route and physical therapy - with success if I stay at it. The goal is to improve posture by strengthening the muscles.
