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Old 03-21-2007, 05:38 PM
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Hey Cindy,

When you get a chance, please create a signature to help us help you. I’ll respond to a few of your questions and chime back in later.

I’d like to see clinics devote serious resources to gait analysis; it’s something I felt strongly about for three years. Trained clinicians with the right tools (cameras, software related apparatus) can do incredible diagnostic assessments on patients – not to mention benchmarking for pre and post-operative comparisons! In the U.S., insurance hurdles are preventing this technology from making its way into the healthcare arena (surprise!).

The natural kinetics of the sacrum is often overlooked, even in this forum. It’s a shame, as it is a critical “base” for the entire spine – and body. Case in point, did you see the article I posted a few hours ago? See:

Hip Replacement & Low Back Pain
http://adrsupport.org/eve/forums/a/frm/f/7901036081

(You know the song…”knee bone connected to the…thigh bone!” )

If you have questions about trigger points (I dare say “most” people have them), check out this FAQ:

What are trigger points?
http://adrsupport.org/eve/forums/a/frm/f/7901036081

And this topic featured in the Big Bucket:
Books for Spine Patients
http://adrsupport.org/eve/forums/a/t...1/m/2531015322
See stretching / trigger points…

Lastly, I’ve used the Theracane for trigger point work (please search) in the past with good results. As well, learning how to stretch your hamstrings and glutes can significantly help, as well as saunas/Jacuzzis. Lots to discuss here with this important and complex issue.

There’s more, but I must go. Email or call with questions.

Grizz, LBP; thanks for posting.
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