Posted by bluedog on November 29, 2002, at 2:33:49
In reply to Re: Turmeric - suggestions for use » bluedog, posted by IsoM on November 29, 2002, at 0:27:29
> I have torn & scarred rotator cuff, muscles and/or tendons. My muscles & joints have learned to compensate over the decades so at this point in time, there's little I can do to change them. ..........2 sons already have problems with them & my Mom has very bad shoulders. If tumeric will help with the pain, I'd much rather use that.
Iso
I too have had shoulder rotator cuff problems. I have nearly cured my condition with the following approach.
1. Massage Therapy - physiotherapy did nothing for me. I think physiotherapists suffer from the same compartmentalised approach to the body that the medical profession does without looking at the body as a whole. Massage therapy loosened the muscles and tendons around my shoulder joint and in my ENTIRE body. This is crucial to commence any rehab of the shoulder.
2. Take Alexander Technique lessons - I could not recommend the Alexander Technique more highly as it teaches you the proper 'Use" of your body. When you start making some progress you will be horrified how much tension you are probably holding in your body and you will be taught how to release that tension and use your body much more gracefully (even performing tasks like checking the posts on the PB board). I emphasize that the Alexander technique is NOT quackery and has been used in the performing arts since the early 20th century. However don't expect your doctor to have heard of the technique (they tend to be quite ignorant). Do some research. There is heaps of good information on the Alexander technique on the Net and at your local library.
3. Yoga has been great for me and actually helps me in putting the Alexander Technique into practice and keeps me flexible and keeps my postural muscles well toned. With shoulder problems I would look to a gentle form of yoga and definitely avoid ashtanga yoga.
4. Finally, I would recommend you obtain a copy of the following book. "The 7-minute rotator cuff solution" by Joseph Horrigan and Jerry Robinson. The book gives you programs to rehabilitate and maintain the health of your shoulder with minimal time cost. I am telling you it is the best book on the rotator cuff ever written and I have been using the programs for my own shoulder health since I commenced a weight training program a little while back and can swear by this book.
I am sure that you will see improvement using the above techniques but you will need to apply yourself (I'm sure you already know that nothing comes from nothing). Significantly, I believe that if your sons have only just started developing shoulder problems that they will benefit from the above even more than you will. At the very least I would recommend getting the book I mentioned.
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> Ah, to dream of being able to garden outside all year long. Wonderful! What country are you in?I live in Australia. Today it is 30 degrees (centigrade) with perfect blue skies. We have a mediterranean climate in my city. Generally we will only get rain for 3-4 months of the year but we are currently suffering from an extended drought so we have had less rain this year than usual. The flip side to this sunny climate is that we have water restrictions in place and we are legally only allowed to water our gardens between dusk and dawn and even then only twice per week.
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