Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 526567)

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower (Post 526568)

Unorthodox treatment, but sometimes you need to think outside the box.

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy (Post 526569)

Who really ever gets inside a box to think?

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy (Post 526569)

Who really ever gets inside a box to think?

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 526554)

His theory goes like this, there is way more back pain now (actually late 70s) then there had been. Physical problems can't explain the increase. You've been diagnosed as having disk problems? That's circular. Your back hurts so you see a doctor who sees abnormal disks and then wants to operate. But there are a ton of people with abnormal disks and no pain.

I am entirely a non-touchy feely guy. I ate Ibuprofen. I believe in doctors. But this worked for me. If someone has had surgery I don't try and tell them- they don't want to hear. But if you are headed in that direction it is worth the read. Basically, for a month or so you need to fight through the pain. Do everything you want to do, and "argue" with your brain.

edit- there is some issue your brain wants you to avoid confronting, so it gives you pain so you think about that. The solution is to think about the problem(s) when the pain comes. Eventually your brain realizes it is not achieving its goal.

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan (Post 526572)

Is he just back? I'm pretty sure my hip thing is a strain. And physical therapy/chiropractor seems to be working very well. Not yet 100%, but closer to 80% or so, and it was keeping me up at night a month and a half ago.

I'm woo-woo enough to meditate the pain away, bu when sitting cross legged for meditation hurts, it's hard to focus on other things.

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy (Post 526569)

Who really ever gets inside a box to think?

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 526571)

A cat that is simultaneously alive and dead.

Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan (Post 526572)

Is he just back? I'm pretty sure my hip thing is a strain. And physical therapy/chiropractor seems to be working very well. Not yet 100%, but closer to 80% or so, and it was keeping me up at night a month and a half ago.

I'm woo-woo enough to meditate the pain away, bu when sitting cross legged for meditation hurts, it's hard to focus on other things.

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 526577)

Here's a dopey litigation question: Someone sues you and another party in federal court. You have an arbitration clause in your agreement with them. Procedurally, when and how do you remove things to arbitration, and what happens vis-a-vis the plaintiff's claim against the other party?

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 526498)

Read Dr Sarno.

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 526577)

Here's a dopey litigation question: Someone sues you and another party in federal court. You have an arbitration clause in your agreement with them. Procedurally, when and how do you remove things to arbitration, and what happens vis-a-vis the plaintiff's claim against the other party?

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield (Post 526504)

I know some folks consider it a sissy’s workout, but ellipticals are easy on the knees. And you can take calls, send texts and emails, and even edit documents while using one. You can also watch movies on your phone or iPad.

I find the mind works better when you’re at high cardiac output. Maybe it’s enhanced oxygen to the brain... But you think up creative solutions while in a cardio workout.

Unfortunately, the effect seems to reverse after you’re done. The relaxed, tranquil mind one has post-workout seems sort of buzzed. It’s not really so interested in thinking. I’m kind of dull in hearings or meetings where I e worked out before.

Originally Posted by Icky Thump (Post 526581)

Funny, hurts my knees and doesn't get my heart rate up.