The Relaxed Back Podcast
smart moves. get schooled. take it inside.
Our podcast will resume October 1, 2008.
We are working on a new book and DVD media.
Thanks for your patience.
smart moves. get schooled. take it inside.
Our podcast will resume October 1, 2008.
We are working on a new book and DVD media.
Thanks for your patience.
"The ideas contained in this podcast are based on my subjective
experience of working with people in pain for over twenty years. Be
skeptical of any person who says they have the complete answer for all
pain syndromes and please do not take my or any professional's
observations as the only valid perspective. Pain is too complicated for
a "one size fits all" approach. Research and experiment for yourself to
determine if my suggestions have merit for you."
SHOW SUMMARY: Stretching, educational interviews, pain research, myths of pain, trigger point strategies, pain science and pseudoscience, and practical anatomy teachings are representative of sample subjects covered. Additionally, considerable time is spent on exploring the role of the brain and its impact on muscle pain as seen in (TMS) tension myositis syndrome, distraction pain syndromes and fibromylagia.
Episode 01 -
Stretching guidelines, tight tendons?
Shows & Episode Notes
Description: John speaks on stretching guidelines and the difference between tendons and ligaments.
Notes & Links: None
On the show: John Gifford
Episode 02 - Emotions and pain, questionable posture strategy
Description: A brief exploration into emotions and pain, and skepticism regarding a common strategy to improve posture.
Notes & Links: Dr. Schecter's web site , Dr. Sopher's website , Journal Therapy website
On the show: John Gifford
Episode 03 - Client Interview: Stress Equal Fear?
Description: "Sorry about the mixing level difference between Jim and I. Getting familiar with the new mixer." Discussion with John's client regarding what is often the root of stress...fear.
Notes & Links: JAMA article comparing surgical and non-surgical care for herniated disks available by clicking here
On the show: John Gifford & Client Jim
Episode 04 - My disk is causing my pain...right?
Title:
Description: A skeptical (not cynical) view on attributing all pain to herniated disks.
Notes & Links: The landmark study by H.K. Beecher of pain experienced by men wounded in battle can be found here . Article on placebo effects of sham surgery can be found here . New England Journal of Medicine article on herniated disks in people without pain can be found here .
On the show: John Gifford
Episode 05 - Drop foot, stretch in chair, causation vs. correlation
Description: Listener questions answered, directions for the seated hip stretch and a look at a logical fallacy.
Notes & Links: Seated Hip Stretch , Resource for logical fallacies such as causation and correlation can be found here .
Search Terms: Drop foot, psychological overlay, psychosomatic, Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy, Janet Travell, MD.
On the show: John Gifford & Allison Lloyd
Episode 06 - Under Pressure
Description: Discussions include the amount of pressure to use when workingwith trigger points, in addition to tips for therapists and patients toensure deep bodywork does not become aggressive bodywork. A follow upquestion on assuming that stress is causing your clients pain. The power of conditioning.
Search words:
Anoxia
On the show: John Gifford & Allison Lloyd
Episode 07 - All medications are bad right?
Description: Exploring a more rational view regarding the use of medications.
On the show: John Gifford & Allison Lloyd
Episode 07 - All medications are bad right?
Description: Exploring a more rational view regarding the use of medications.
Search words:
None
On the show: John Gifford & Allison Lloyd
On the show: John Gifford & Allison Lloyd
