bengoode-seniorfitness

Benjamin Goode

bengoode@charter.net

www.bengoode-seniorfitness.blogspot.com

It sneaks up on you slowly, and then, suddenly, without warning, a bone breaks.  It’s often the first sign of osteoporosis – the silent disease.  Silent because there are no symptoms of the gradual thinning and loss of bone density in the progression of the di

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If you’re thinking about having back surgery, you should know that the spinal fusion surgery is a risky procedure that’s most likely to fail.  It has failed so often, it has become associated with a special, diagnostic category – Failed Back Surgery Syndrome  (FBSS).  This means that the vertebral bones operated upon have failed to heal, solid fusion has failed to occur, back pain will continue unrelieved and, most likely, you’ll nee

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Sciatic pain does not necessarily mean that the sciatic nerve is being compressed. Also, you don't have to be 70 years old to enjoy it. It has come to mean any spinal nerve compression that causes pain and tingling in the buttocks, thigh leg or foot. Sciatic pain, often associated with low back pain will in most cases resolve by itself within 4-6 weeks without any treatment. Be patient – and stay active. When the acute phase passes, start a mild to moderate back strengthening program. Be opt...