The Backache Problem

Article written by Dr. Michelle Strydom MD, Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: In Western countries backache is the most common cause of sickness-related absence from work. In the U.K it accounts for 80 million work days lost annually with a cost of £500 million.46 Backache can be caused by trauma (see page 396) or excessive strain on the … Continue reading The Backache Problem

Muscle Contraction Backache

The toxic thought pattern behind muscle contraction backache is fear, anxiety and stress. Sometimes this can come out of conflict or fear of conflict. To understand muscle contraction backache, you need to f irst read through the chapter on page 180 which has essential background knowledge. The function of motor nerves is to stimulate muscles … Continue reading Muscle Contraction Backache

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Article written by Dr. Michelle Strydom MD Spondylolysis is a disease where the bones in the spine (vertebrae) progressively degenerate. The degenerated or weakened vertebrae can fracture (break in an area) and this can sometimes cause a condition called spondylolisthesis which is where a vertebra slides out of place. The displaced vertebra can compress the … Continue reading Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis