A herniated disc can be very complicated and very painful. Each year there are more than 1.2 million Americans that undergo surgery on their spine, and a majority of these surgeries are for a herniated disc. It’s TRIPLE the number of coronary by-pass surgeries -409,000. You need to learn as much as you can so that you are not one of the 1.2 million. This blog will give you what you need to better understand what you can expect. The information I have collected here are from a series of blogs written about herniated discs. 1. For starters you need to know 2. This blog was very popular because it gives an insight into why some procedures don’t help for a herniated disc. So far we covered what a herniated disc is and why certain therapies don’t work. The next thing you need to know is that herniated discs CAN go away. The procedures that we use at the Illinois Back Institute, known as Functional Disc Rehydration, will eliminate your herniated discs without any drugs or surgery.
The next blog is about Allen Gill he like many of our patients had a complete elimination of his herniated disc. The photo above is Allen Gill’s before and after MRI. 3. Allen Gill had suffered for years with a herniated disc before we performed our procedures. Click on the blog below for more of Allen Gill’s story. This is definitive proof from his MRI that the herniated discs will go away. Now knowing what a herniated is and how to treat it and what it looks like, the next obvious thing is that this process works on all types of herniated discs. I have included 4 stories in the following blogs. 4. This process works see the stories here! 5. There are other options for herniated discs, and they are not very good. Will Hunt tried surgery, read about his story here. 6. Before and after treatments there are things you can do to eliminate the problems from coming back. Check out the links below for those treatments. Make sure to read the tips they are really important.
Also, sign up for the top ten tips. They are scientifically proven to help prevent and eliminate back pain associated with herniated discs. So what you need to know is there are good ways of managing your herniated disc. Functional Disc Rehydration will be a great choice!Everyone knows that sitting for hours in the office is bad for the back, but we rarely do anything about it. Backcare Awareness Week, which runs from 6 to 12 October, is a good time to change your usual office chair for one that offers better ergonomic support. But there are a lot to choose from, so to help you out, here’s our pick. 1. Humanscale Freedom Office Chair, £999, John Lewis With a backrest that automatically adapts to your body shape and headrest that moves according to how far you recline, the Humanscale Freedom Office Chair offers the latest in ergonomic technology. Plus, the snug cushions mould to the shape of your body. At nearly a thousand pounds, it’s a lot to cough up for a chair, but worthwhile if you want one of the best on the market.
2. Herman Miller Aeron Office Chair, £925, John Lewis If you are a design buff, this is the one for you. The Museum of Modern Art in New York has an Aeron in its permanent collection, so its design credentials are well established. But this chair is not just pretty to look at – its cushions are made from Pellicle, a high tech material which avoids heat build-ups, helping prevent muscular discomfort. 3. Comfort Operator Chair, £49, Office Furniture Online It’s not a thing of beauty, but the Comfort Operator Chair is good value for its specification. The three levers allow you to vary the height of the chair and tilt the back rest and seat. Also, the curved foam provides good ergonomic support. This is the reliable Volkswagen – rather than the flashy Ferrari – of the office chair world. Available with or without arms. 4. HÅG Capisco Saddle Chair, £291, Wellworking If you find yourself fidgeting in your usual seat, try the Saddle Chair. The unique design, modelled on a horse rider’s saddle, allows you to sit equally comfortably whether facing forward or turned to the side.
Free movement does not have to cost the planet though – this product is made from recycled car bumpers. 5. Classic Balance Ball Chair, £80, amazon You are sure to be greeted with a few raised eyebrows when you bring this into the office, but bemusement could soon turn into envy. Not only is the Classic Balance Ball Chair comfortable, but the act of balancing on it also gives you a powerful core-strengthening workout. 6. Herman Miller Sayl Office Chair, £383, Wellworking Effective spine and neck support needn’t result in a sweaty back. Inspired by the design principles of suspension bridges and modelled on a ship’s sail, the webbed chair back allows good air circulation, keeping you cool. Comes in four colours. 7. Markus Swivel Chair, £130, Ikea This is one of the cheapest executive style office chairs on the market. Offering easy height adjustment and a lockable tilt function – plus a headrest for good neck support – you get all the basics for a reasonable price.
Also, this product comes with a 10 year guarantee, so it won’t risk your hard earned cash. 8. Back App Ergonomic Stool, £556, Back2 When you sit on the Back App your feet are placed on the footboard rather than the floor. This allows the chair to rotate around as you move, allowing a greater freedom of movement than that offered by conventional office chairs. At first this can make your lower back feel tired, but after a week or so this should go away. For wacky style with green credentials, go for the HÅG Capisco Saddle Chair. If you are on more of a budget, the Comfort Operator or the Markus Swivel Chairs are your best bet. Office chair technophiles with money to spend should consider the Humanscale Freedom. But for sheer workmanship and iconic design, the Aeron is my top pick.Revolutionary SwingChair – Your Immediate Solution for Back Pain The next step in Ergonomics is here…SwingChair III allows you to float in comfort all day SwingChair uses natural human motion the single most important component to a healthy back.
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