Movement for Movement: Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain

Movement for Movement: Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain

I have written about chronic pain in posts in the past, for those that suffer from chronic pain it may seem like nothing really does much to take the edge off. In the past one the primary management strategies was a pharmacological approach, but over time some of these treatments evolve into a health care crisis of their own. The Center for Disease Control  expressed the need to move beyond a pharmacological approaches for symptom management and a called for the use of a number of non-pharmacological approaches. 

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Highlighting New Research: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review

Highlighting New Research: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review

Here is a paper released early in 2017 in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies that provides a narrative review of proposed effects of indirect and direct techniques.

Article: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

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What are birthmarks and why do we get them?

What are birthmarks and why do we get them?

"Birthmark is the term used to describe any of the large number of common skin marks that are present at birth or appear soon afterwards. It doesn’t mean they were caused by the physical process of birth. Birthmarks generally result from an overgrowth of a structure that is normally present in the skin. For example, an overgrowth of blood vessels produces vascular birthmarks or haemangiomas; an overgrowth of pigment cells produces congenital naevi or moles."

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Getting a scientific message across means taking human nature into account

Getting a scientific message across means taking human nature into account

"We humans have collectively accumulated a lot of science knowledge. We’ve developed vaccines that can eradicate some of the most devastating diseases. We’ve engineered bridges and cities and the internet. We’ve created massive metal vehicles that rise tens of thousands of feet and then safely set down on the other side of the globe. And this is just the tip of the iceberg (which, by the way, we’ve discovered is melting). While this shared knowledge is impressive, it’s not distributed evenly. Not even close. There are too many important issues that science has reached a consensus on that the public has not."

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Weekend warrior exercise: is it good for you?

Weekend warrior exercise: is it good for you?

"There is no doubt that physical activity is good for you, but the optimal amount remains a topic of debate. The universally accepted recommendation is that we do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise, or 75 minutes with vigorous intensity. And while some people choose to fit their weekly physical activity into one or two sessions (“the weekend warrior”), others like to spread it evenly over the week, such as walking briskly for 30 minutes a day."

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