Posts Tagged ‘whole living’
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Thanks so much for your responses to the yoga post from Friday. A text version of the post appeared on the Martha Stewart Whole Living Daily blog this morning.
While the response to the post was largely positive, there were some folks who missed the point of the post:
“I have been doing yoga for 7 years, and it has really helped me get rid of my back pain. I don’t know why physicians feel the need to bash yoga just because it doesn’t involve pills. It doesn’t cause back pain- at least for me, yoga fixes it!”
-Sherri P, London UK
Sherry, I am so glad you were able to find relief. If you read the article, you will see that I am not bashing yoga at all. I know that for many people it has increased their flexibility and decreased their pain. The post was intended to (and does) provide some useful tips, particularly for newcomers, on how to prevent becoming injured during yoga.
“My back hurts when I don’t keep up with my yoga practice, plus I feel sluggish. One or two classes gets me back in shape!”
Cynthia M, Philadelphia PA
It sounds like you have found something that really keeps you out of back trouble. Thanks for your response.
“My girlfriend suggested I try hot yoga for my low back pain, and honestly, it just made everything worse. It seems to work so well for other people. Why not me?”
Sue, New York, NY
Sue- without knowing your specific diagnosis, it is hard to say why yoga did not give you the relief others have found. It simply underscores that there is no simple fix that will work for everyone. I hope you can find something that works.
Best- and have a fantastic weekend,
Andy
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, injury, kirschner, Low Back Pain, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, whole living, yoga
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Some musings on something I share with my patients nearly every day: Don’t let pain become part of who you are. Remember- the pain does not control you. YOU control the pain…Enjoy!
Martha Stewart Whole Living Daily
Bronze 'Roots' by Steve Tobin, installation in Pocono Mountains, PA.
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, emotion, kirschner, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, psychology, whole living, whole living daily
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Martha Stewart Whole Living Post….
Here is a link to my most recent post to Whole Living Daily- please check it out. This is an abridged version of the post I did on helping to avoid medical insurance claims nightmares. I had such a nice response to the original post, and the information was so important, I thought it was useful to repost a version of it.
iPad sneak peak…
I continue to work feverishly to get the Back Together iPad application out the door. In my effort to provide you as much of the Back Together experience as possible, the program has expanded in ways I had not even considered when I started to develop it. Here are two screen shots from the program just to give you a small taste of what’s coming:
Needless to say, I am getting really excited about this!
Fitness Challenge update…
A few weeks ago, I promised you a fitness challenge update- and I totally lunched on it. Sorry for the delay! SInce beginning, I have lost a total of 19 pounds. Unfortunately, I have been plateaued for a few weeks, which has been pretty frustrating. MORE frustrating is the fact that I made the decision to integrate bike riding into my regular fitness routine (appropriate as I will now be contributing to the Lance Armstrong Livestrong website.) The frustrating part is that I made this decision just as Philadelphia was entering into nearly a week of 100 degree weather. I was a regular mountain biker up until my residency, and it took just a few rides to remind me of just how much I love riding. I will keep you updated on how this changes things. In the mean time, please continue to send me your updates.
All my best, and thanks for stopping by!
-Andy
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, fitness, fitness challenge, iPad, kirschner, Low Back Pain, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, pain, whole living
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Here is the link to my most recent post on Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily blog- some tips and suggestions for preventing back pain while driving to some of those Summer trips you may be taking. Enjoy, and travel safely!
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, driving, Low Back Pain, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, Tips, whole living, whole living daily
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Here is my most recent post on Martha’s site. Again, if you have not had a chance to check out this blog, you should. It is hosted by Terri Trespicio of Whole Living on Martha Stewart radio. She is a wonderful host on the air, and a terrific moderator on the blog.
Look for some interesting stuff this week. Thanks for visiting.
-Andy
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, couple, couples, kirschner, Low Back Pain, martha, massage, Neck Pain, stress, therapy, whole living
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
As a follow up to yesterday’s tip of the day on your shoes and how they can affect back pain, my most recent post on the Martha Stewart website is about your clothing and how it affects back pain.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Best,
Andy
Your clothing may be causing you back pain.
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, bra, bras, clothing, kirschner, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, pants, shoes, whole living
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
Here is a link to my most recent post on the Whole Living Daily Blog- a few thoughts on one of my pet peeves- cradling your phone between your ear and shoulder. I have been known to hassle people about this while walking down the street. No- I don’t think of myself as the ‘back police’ but this, and kids carrying hundred-pound book bags are two things that drive me nuts!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend, and take a moment to think of those who serve, and who have served to protect us from harm.
Best,
Andy
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, headset, kirschner, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, telephones, whole living
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Here is today’s post from Martha’s Whole Living Daily Blog. If you have not had a chance to visit this new blog- it is really fantastic. It is moderated by Terri Trespicio, host of the Whole Living show on Martha Stewart Radio, Sirius Ch. 112.
Thinking of all of the wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico- here's hoping for a quick fix for the leak, and a speedy recovery to the region.
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, breathe, breathing, kirschner, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, whole living
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Happy Anniversary Donna!
First a personal note- Yesterday we celebrated our 15th Wedding Anniversary. Donna- thank you for the best 15 years of my life. I hope to be able to be as good as husband to you as you are a wife to me. I adore you- thank you for all you do for me and our daughters, and all of the love you bring to our lives.
Insurance Woes…
Thank you so much for the enthusiastic responses to my insurance piece last week(Part 1 HERE / Part 2 HERE). I am amazed by the sheer number of folks who have really had to struggle to get services covered- even people with socalled ‘Cadillac’ plans faced all kinds of trouble. Several of my friends have had an easier time sorting out their issues using the tips I outlined in the post- and these are the very tips I used to sort out ours, so share them!
New post on Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily blog
I am very proud to be a regular contributor to Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Daily blog moderated by Terri Trespecio. It is a fantastic blog, with scores of interesting contributors. Here is the link to my most recent post.
Thanks for visiting!
-Andy
Spring is here!
Tags: Andrew Kirschner, andy kirschner, Back Pain, back together, backtogether, kirschner, Low Back Pain, martha, Martha Stewart, Neck Pain, terri trespecio, trespecio, whole living, whole living daily
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
I have been invited to become a regular contributor to the new Whole Daily Living blog on Martha Stewart’s Whole Living website. The site will be going live in the next few weeks. I am honored and excited to be able to participate!
Stay tuned here for more information, and a link to the site when it becomes available.
Best, and I look forward to seeing you this week on the blog.
-Andy
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