Don’t Dismiss These Treatments as Placebos

Evidence is growing, based on carefully controlled studies, that certain non-pharmacological complementary interventions may be useful adjuncts to conventional care. For example, the pain of osteoarthritis can be lessened by acupuncture; tai chi may be helpful in reducing the pain of fibromyalgia; and massage and manipulative therapies may contribute to the relief of chronic . . . → Read More: Don’t Dismiss These Treatments as Placebos

Handgrip strength test used to assess fibromyalgia

A handgrip strength test has been developed as a complementary tool in the assessment of fibromyalgia severity in women.

Handgrip strength was measured in both hands (and the average score was used in the analyses) by a maximal isometric test using a hand dynamometer.

Read more here: http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=15833

Why your desk job is slowly killing you

Even if you exercise, the more hours a day you sit, the greater your risk of early death.

Hamilton’s take, which is supported by a growing body of research, is that the amount of time you exercise and the amount of time you spend on your butt are completely separate factors for heart-disease risk. . . . → Read More: Why your desk job is slowly killing you

Gentle exercise key to easing lower back pain

Gentle exercise key to easing lower back pain – Intensity, positions must be decided on age and condition

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Gunnar Mossberg reports: “Acute low back pain affects up to 80 percent of the population at some time, often repeatedly. Research studies have shown that exercise therapy is one of the few . . . → Read More: Gentle exercise key to easing lower back pain