"Hip-Hinges" ...

Putting some ideas together about this whole area - see this new page on this site.

But grateful thanks to Roger McCarthy (his website is http://www.bodyology.co.uk/, and he is based in Bracknell, UK) for all his input and guidance on this.

Update on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:41AM by Michael Smith

Roger McCarthy has also recommended this book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Steps-Pain-Free-Back-Solutions-Shoulder/dp/0979303605) which I’ve ordered, and will report back on …

Epidural Steroid Injections For Lumbar Disc Herniations ...

Does the steroid (a potent anti-inflammatory) contained in a lumbar injection (an injection to relieve pain from a bulging disc causing back pain) actually add value above and beyond the local anaesthetic also contained in the injection?

Possibly not according to the following report …

http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/blog/SpineBlog/pages/post.aspx?PostID=134

Lifting things may be a good exercise after all!

I am more and more convinced that a stronger back comes from increasingly using the spine and hips to lift things off the floor, whether this be at the gym or during every day activities.

Clearly, good technique is vital as is a knowledge of your 'limits'.

But sensible lifting WILL make your back stronger!

Read this ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100415125949.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sciencedaily+(ScienceDaily:+Latest+Science+News)