After months of grueling design work, video editing, and coding- the Back Together App for iPad is finally available from the App Store. Check it out, and show support for Back Together and the youngest App programmer in the world, 9 year old Jesse Friedman by downloading today!
Check out the screen shots from the final version!
Check back tomorrow for more information on this exciting new program!
Best,
Andy
Good Morning!
I am so excited- there is so much going on at Back Together Central as we prepare to launch my first iPad app, and I am putting the finishing touches on my second book. In preparation for the launch of the ipad app, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Back Together Forum- an on line forum for people to discuss their experiences dealing with back & neck pain.
In the forum, you will find sections to discuss alternative medicine, an ask the doctor forum, and much much more. The lower part of the forum is dedicated to the hands-on techniques of back together. Whether you are reading from the Back Together books, or using the iPad app, you can use these forums to share your experiences using the techniques with other users. What worked? Which combinations gave you the best results?
Click here to sign up and check out the Back Together Forum!
Look for a post Valentine’s Day article from my wife and guest blogger, Donna Kirschner, PhD. Tomorrow.
Thanks so much for stopping by,
Andy
Screen shot from the new Back Together Forum.
Last year I offered a brief post on this topic. This season, when many people are facing economic hardships, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic. HERE is a link to my most recent post on Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily blog.
Have you had to find ways to more affordably manage your medications? Please share your experiences here on the blog.
Best,
Andy
Good evening! I hope the holiday season has been treating you well. If you or your partner have low back pain, this may be a terrific holiday gift…
I love simple solutions to problems. One common problem I receive questions about here on the blog, and in my practice is how to enjoy intimacy without exacerbating low back or sacroiliac pain. If you are recovering from low back issues, you probably already know that it can adversely affect intercourse. Folks are always asking me about ways to enjoy each other without hurting during or after.
Usually, I give advice regarding positions or stretches to do before or after intercourse, but rarely do I encounter products which can actually be beneficial in alleviating low back discomfort associated with sex. Last year, I did have one post on a company which offered some useful products, but by and large, there really isn’t much out there.
I recently met the designer of a product called The Bouncer made by a company called Amoroso Innovations at a convention, and while it is essentially offered as a sexual aid, it was clear to me that it would be a great help to couples where one member may be suffering with low back or sacroiliac issues.
Basically, The Bouncer is a short chair with a resilient bouncy seat one partner can sit on, which provides support for their lower back while still allowing them to bounce up and down. I love this product- it works great, and could save you a lot of problems if back pain has been disrupting your intimacy.
Needless to say, I went back and forth about whether to include more graphic photos with this post, but I figure you can check out their website if you really want to see more.
Thanks for stopping by,
Andy
Here is my most recent post on Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily. The holiday season is a time of giving, but is it possible to give too much? Here are some tips on surviving the holidays without wearing yourself too thin, and burning out.
Have a great weekend,
-Andy
The Eye overlooking the Thames.
Larry from Ontario sent me this question:
“I have had sciatica for several months, and my doctor told me it was due to nerve root irritation, and he wants to give me an injection in my back. What does nerve root irritation mean, and will an injection fix the problem? I’m a little nervous about having a needle in my spine.”
Thanks for your question Larry.
I can totally understand you concern about getting an injection, but it may provide you some relief from your pain.
Nerve root irritation is an inflammation at the point where a nerve exits the spinal cord. In your case, this is the L5-S1 nerve root. You see, the hole the nerve exits through is very small, and even small changes to this hole, or exit foramina, can compress or irritate this nerve. These changes can be due to arthritis- which can deposit small bits of extra bone, osteophytes, along the edge of then foramina. They can also be from a disc bulge extending into the hole, or simply due to small amounts of inflammation which cause swelling to the tissue around the nerve.
It is this last example which is most responsive to an injection. Under x-Ray guidance, a physician will inject a combination of a pain medication and a steroid, which functions as an anti-inflammatory, into the space around the nerve. Often, this will decrease the swelling, and help reduce the pain, breaking the cycle of inflammation and provide longer term relief. Sometimes, a series of up to three injections are needed to get the long term benefit.
I hope this answers your question, and please keep me posted on your progress should you decide to get the shot.
Best,
Andy
As many of you know, I’ve been working with David & Jesse to get our iPad app up and running, and the prototype is simply wonderful. The amount of really usable content you will get for such a low price is really stunning. I know my readers with iPads will enjoy it.
One of the great side benefits of all of the work we’ve done to get this up and running are the back together user forums, which will go live on the Back Together website (backtogether.org) on the day the app launches. These forums will be available free to all registered users, and will have some wonderful features:
-Areas to discuss any of the techniques in the Back Together DVD, Book, app, or website, giving you the opportunity to discuss your experiences with other users, sharing tips and suggestions.
-An ‘ask the doctor’ forum, where you can submit questions to one of the several experts contributing to the forum.
-An alternative medicine forum, where users can share experiences with alternative approaches to back & neck pain.
-And much more!
We’ve worked hard to create what we know will grow into one of the most comprehensive back & neck pain resources on the Internet.
Stay tuned for more info. Check in tomorrow for a response to a video viewer question.
Be well!
-Andy
One of my favorite albums of all time, with one of the most interesting covers I’ve ever seen.
As many of you know, I’ve been working with David & Jesse to get our iPad app up and running, and the prototype is simply wonderful. The amount of really usable content you will get for such a low price is really stunning. I know my readers with iPads will enjoy it.
One of the great side benefits of all of the work we’ve done to get this up and running are the back together user forums, which will go live on the Back Together website (backtogether.org) on the day the app launches. These forums will be available free to all registered users, and will have some wonderful features:
-Areas to discuss any of the techniques in the Back Together DVD, Book, app, or website, giving you the opportunity to discuss your experiences with other users, sharing tips and suggestions.
-An ‘ask the doctor’ forum, where you can submit questions to one of the several experts contributing to the forum.
-An alternative medicine forum, where users can share experiences with alternative approaches to back & neck pain.
-And much more!
We’ve worked hard to create what we know will grow into one of the most comprehensive back & neck pain resources on the Internet.
Stay tuned for more info. Check in tomorrow for a response to a video viewer question.
Be well!
-Andy
As many of you know, I’ve been working with David & Jesse to get our iPad app up and running, and the prototype is simply wonderful. The amount of really usable content you will get for such a low price is really stunning. I know my readers with iPads will enjoy it.
One of the great side benefits of all of the work we’ve done to get this up and running are the back together user forums, which will go live on the Back Together website (backtogether.org) on the day the app launches. These forums will be available free to all registered users, and will have some wonderful features:
-Areas to discuss any of the techniques in the Back Together DVD, Book, app, or website, giving you the opportunity to discuss your experiences with other users, sharing tips and suggestions.
-An ‘ask the doctor’ forum, where you can submit questions to one of the several experts contributing to the forum.
-An alternative medicine forum, where users can share experiences with alternative approaches to back & neck pain.
-And much more!
We’ve worked hard to create what we know will grow into one of the most comprehensive back & neck pain resources on the Internet.
Stay tuned for more info. Check in tomorrow for a response to a video viewer question.
Be well!
-Andy
As many of you know, I’ve been working with David & Jesse to get our iPad app up and running, and the prototype is simply wonderful. The amount of really usable content you will get for such a low price is really stunning. I know my readers with iPads will enjoy it.
One of the great side benefits of all of the work we’ve done to get this up and running are the back together user forums, which will go live on the Back Together website (backtogether.org) on the day the app launches. These forums will be available free to all registered users, and will have some really wonderful features:
-Areas to discuss any of the techniques in the Back Together DVD, Book, app, or website, giving you the opportunity to discuss your experiences with other users, sharing tips and suggestions.
-An ‘ask the doctor’ forum, where you can submit questions to one of the several experts contributing to the forum.
-An alternative medicine forum, where users can share experiences with alternative approaches to back & neck pain.
-And much more!
We’ve worked hard to create what we know will grow into one of the most comprehensive back & neck pain resources on the Internet.
Stay tuned for more info. Check in tomorrow for a response to a video viewer question.
Be well!
-Andy
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