Are You In Pain??
November 24, 2008
I just got this email from Naked Nutrition Trainer Keith Scott regarding as survey that some people filled out. It seems like a lot of people are living in pain - this sucks (excuse my language).
Just last week I wreaked by upper back doing dumbbell kettlebell swings (a weird way to hurt your back, I know). Shooting pain, muscle spasms…just a lot of fun. I told Keith about it…he explained what the problem was (diagnosed it over THE PHONE)..I would rehash it for use but it was uber sciencey (I was barely following him), basically because I sit at a desk all day and then when I’m at home I usually have 1 (or 2) kids in a Baby Bjorn my upper back is completely out of whack and when I went to do the kettlebell swings my body couldn’t take it any more…enter pain and spasms.
Keith gave me some quick exercises and stretchs to do and I’m just about ready to get back into the gym (Thanks Keith!). The moral of the story is…Keith knows what he’s talking about when it comes to fixing pain. Check out the survey results below:
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If you live with painful, stiff joints, or sore muscles you are not alone.
If you have pain, or physical problems, trust me when I tell you that you are not alone. Most people I come in contact with have chronic physical pain, in more than one area. Many people have had chronic pain and physical limitations for a good deal of their lives.
When I asked you to take my physical pain and limitation survey, I received some interesting responses. I want to share the results of my survey with you. Remember, although this is a small sample size, the results are telling and interesting. I learned a lot and I think you will find the results interesting too.
When I asked where people experience the most physical pain,I received the following feedback:
Low Back Pain - 38 responses
Shoulder Pain - 24 responses
Neck Pain - 22 responses
Knee Pain - 18 responses
Upper Back Pain - 13 responses
When I asked about which physical issues people had, Pain was number one, followed by stiffness, weakness and soreness.
I found it interesting that when asked how people dealt with their pain and problems, 60 % of people asked dealt with their pain by taking over the counter medications. 45% had physical therapy, while 27% ignored their pain and problems. Surprising to me was that 51% of people dealt with the problems on their own. (remember, people could choose more than one option,that is why the percentages are high)
When asked how the pain and problems impacted life, I received the following feedback:
Cannot exercise - 80%
Cannot Do daily Chores - 10 %
Cannot Play with kids - 10%
Cannot do favorite things, hobbies - 40%
When I asked if Physical Therapy helped with the issues, 52% said it helped a little, but the problems came back. 33% said that PT did not help much at all and 22% said that PT cured their issues for good. 10% of people said that PT made things worse.
Finally, when I asked what was the number one fitness goal,the results were pretty standard:
Lose Fat - 30 %
Add Muscle - 23 %
Eliminate Pain - 27%
Become more functional and move better - 31%
CV fitness - 8 %
Increase strength - 3 %
This was not a scientific study, only a small survey, but I still found the responses to be very interesting and helpful. I think many of us make assumptions about pain, and even how people deal with their issues. I found it very interesting that of the people surveyed, many deal with their pain with medication and other means that are outside of the traditional approaches (i.e. therapy)
A large number felt that therapy didn’t work so well, andsome even felt that it made their problems worse.
My conclusion is simple; there has to be a better way, a better answer. In fact, I know there is a better way…a more effective way to deal with pain and issues. It is only a matter of time before the rest of you know it too.
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