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Online Holiday Shopping: Seven Steps to Limit Back and Neck Pain

December 3, 2008 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

Clear Passage Therapies offers seven steps to help shoppers avoid stiffness and back and neck pain while shopping online this Holiday season.

Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) December 3, 2008 – As the Christmas season begins, more and more shoppers are turning to their computers to find the perfect gifts. Clear Passage Therapies, a recognized leader in manual physical therapy for adhesions, pain, and infertility, offers seven steps to help online holiday shoppers ease or eliminate pain.

Larry Wurn, Director of Clinical Studies, Clear Passage Therapies, and co-author of a new book Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain, says, “Poor posture and increased time at the computer can lead to head, neck, and shoulder pain and stiffness.”

Wurn suggests the following tips to improve online shopping stamina and avoid postures that can cause pain:

  1. Start with a solid foundation – find a good chair that supports your back and forearms.
  2. Your feet should touch the floor. If they don’t, use a footrest to give yourself additional support.
  3. Adjust the height of your computer screen to the same level as your eyes. Wurn says, “If your screen is adjusted too low, the muscles at the back of your neck work overtime, causing chronic neck and shoulder pain or headaches at the base of the skull.”
  4. Avoid hunching forward since this causes neck strain and spasm. If you keep a reverse curve in your low back, your upper body will generally be in a near-perfect position to relieve strain. You can put a small pillow or little section of the newspaper in your low back to remind you to sit up straight. According to Wurn, “When you need to lean closer to the screen, bend from the hips, not the low back.”
  5. Let your shoulders relax. The body is more stable when the shoulders are down, resting on the torso. If you are not sure whether your shoulders are relaxed, lift them once and then let them drop.
  6. Get up and move at least once every hour – more often if possible. Mobility is an essential part of life and helps avoid chronic pain.
  7. Support your forearms by placing them on the arm-rests of your chair. Ideally, your wrists should be slightly lower than your elbows.

Wurn writes more about chronic pain and posture, and treatment for people with chronic pain in Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain, a book he is co-authoring to be published in January. The table of contents is available at the Clear Passage Therapies blog to spur discussions with readers on important topics. A free e-book excerpt from the book will be available in December at http://www.clearpassage.com.

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Six Back-Saving Tips for Holiday Shoppers

November 21, 2008 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

Clear Passage Therapies offers six back-saving tips to help holiday shoppers ease or eliminate back pain during an all-day shopping spree.

Gainesville, FL November 21, 2008 — Clear Passage Therapies, a recognized leader in manual physical therapy for adhesions, pain, and infertility, offers six back-saving tips for holiday shoppers hitting the malls and outlets this season.

“Your low back is the center and core of your body,” says Larry Wurn, President and Director of Clinical Studies, Clear Passage Therapies. “Taking care of your low back is key in maintaining a strong, healthy body overall.”

According to Wurn, the six major tips shoppers should use to reduce potential back pain associated with a long day of shopping are

  1. Wear comfortable shoes with good cushioning support; flip-flops and high heeled shoes are not recommended.
  2. Avoid carrying any weight (e.g. purse, presents, or a baby) on one side of your body. “Weighty objects should be carried close to the center of your body to minimize stress on your low. back,” he said. “Hold them in close – or use a back-pack attached evenly on both shoulders.”
  3. Condense your large purse to a smaller lightweight satchel to keep the excess weight to a minimum.
  4. When you can, use a cart instead of a hand-basket for your purchases. A cart will not only take a huge weight off your shoulders and back, it will lend valuable support to your low back.
  5. Don’t let the stress of shopping cause you to lift your shoulders. High shoulders are inefficient, carry less weight and can quickly cause neck pain or headaches during a day of shopping. Let your shoulders relax onto your chest; then use your arms to lift, keeping your packages low and close to your body.
  6. Concrete and tiled floors can be hard on the back so take regular breaks to sit, or elevate your feet. A 5 to 10 minute break off your feet for every hour of shopping is a good plan.

Wurn and his wife, Belinda, are currently co-authoring a book, ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain’, that examines their non-surgical manual physical therapy (Wurn Technique®). The therapy has been shown in peer-reviewed medical journals to reduce adhesions, decrease pain, and restore function. It has proven effective for many people without the risks or side effects of surgery or drugs. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with other treatments.

‘Miracle Moms’ will be published this winter, with medical insights by research gynecologist and co-author Richard King, MD. A ‘sneak peek’ is available at the Clear Passage Therapies blog to spur discussion with readers on important topics. A free e-book excerpt chapter will be available in December at http://www.clearpassage.com.

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Alternative Therapy for Adhesion and Endometriosis Pain Examined in New Book “Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain”

November 19, 2008 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

In an upcoming book, ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain,’ researchers examine a non-surgical therapy to treat adhesion and endometriosis pain.

Gainesville, FL  (PRWEB ) November 19, 2008 – Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating condition for millions of women and girls, robbing them of their quality of life. While the cause of endometriosis is unknown, some pioneering studies about a non-surgical treatment are now bringing hope for some women.

In an upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain, gynecologist Richard King, MD and a physical therapy team examine a manual physical therapy (Wurn Technique®) that has decreased or eliminated pain associated with endometriosis for many women.

The Wurn Technique® was originally created to treat the adhesions co-author and physical therapist Belinda Wurn developed after pelvic surgery and radiation therapy following a diagnosis of cervical cancer. “I had double-over pain,” she said. “I could not work or stand up straight. It hurt to sit and even to breathe; the pain was unrelenting.”

After the Wurn Technique resolved Belinda’s pain, she was able to return to work. She and her husband, massage therapist Larry Wurn began treating other conditions related to adhesions. They soon learned that adhesions and endometriosis pain were intimately related.

Adhesions associated with endometriosis can cause pain anywhere in the body (abdomen, pelvis, low back). Dysfunctions such as poor digestion, irritable bowel, and infertility may also result from the adhesions and endometriosis. “We believe that the pull of adhesions on pain-sensitive structures is what causes the severe, debilitating pain in many women with endometriosis,” said Larry Wurn. “In fact, adhesions are frequently found in and near sites of endometrial implants.”

Women with endometrial implants often report a great deal of pain, which may occur

  • before and during menstruation (dysmenorrhea),
  • with ovulation,
  • with sex (dyspareunia),
  • with urination, bowel movements, diarrhea, or constipation.

While physicians do not know the exact cause of endometriosis pain, they often recognize an intimate relationship between endometriosis and adhesions; when they find endometriosis, they often find adhesions nearby.

The Wurns have published several studies on the Wurn Technique in peer-reviewed medical journals. Studies in ‘Medscape General Medicine’ (2004) and ‘Fertility and Sterility’ (2006) showed that the therapy improved fertility and decreased or eliminated endometriosis and intercourse pain in most participants. In a study from ‘Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine’ (2008) the therapy opened blocked fallopian tubes in women who had been diagnosed infertile. Many had natural pregnancies after their tube(s) opened, and some have had second natural pregnancies – indicating that the results of therapy lasted for years in some women.

Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain will be published this winter. The table of contents is available at the Clear Passage Therapies blog to spur discussions with their readers on important topics. A free e-book excerpt from the book will be available in December at www.clearpassage.com.

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Finding Infertility Treatment Bargains In Tough Economic Times

November 12, 2008 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

The cost of infertility treatments can quickly add up for couples trying to conceive. New infertility treatment bargains can help couples save cash for when their bundle of joy arrives.

Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 — Finding the right infertility treatment is already difficult for many of the seven million US women and their partners diagnosed with infertility. Today’s tough economy can make that task even more challenging.

Treatment is not covered by insurance in most states, leaving many patients overwhelmed with the high costs of medical treatment, surgery, and fertility drugs. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) shows the average price of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is $12,400 per attempt. With a national IVF pregnancy rate of around 30%, several attempts may be required, increasing costs further.

“Several IVF clinics are starting to offer lower cost alternatives, such as a guarantee of success within three attempts or some refund,” said Richard King, MD, a co-author of the upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain. “Be sure to ask if the program reimburses for fertility medications, which can cost several thousand dollars per cycle.”

“Whether daunted by the high costs, health concerns about surgery or fertility drugs, or by religious beliefs, some couples turn to alternative therapies. “At least three alternative infertility treatments have been shown to improve fertility” according to infertility expert, physical therapist Belinda Wurn and co-author of Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain.

“Acupuncture, group therapy, and a manual physical therapy (Wurn Technique®) have published peer-reviewed studies showing increased pregnancy rates,” explained Dr. King. Acupuncture increased IVF pregnancy rates when performed 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer, according to a German study published in Fertility and Sterility (2002). Acupuncture sessions generally range from $60 to $100 per session.

In another F&S study (2000), group therapy increased fertility rates. Group therapy can be a real bargain, especially since many organizations and communities offer free sessions.

The Wurn Technique, a manual physical therapy, increased pregnancy rates for women seeking natural conception to 71%. It also increased clinical pregnancy rates for those using IVF to 67%, when used before embryo transfer, according to a study in Medscape General Medicine (2004). The women in the studies averaged five years of infertility before receiving the therapy.

“The Wurn Technique appeals to many women as an infertility treatment because it does not involve drugs or surgery,” Wurn said. “In addition, the treatment costs are significantly less than IVF.”

Wurn developed the therapy with her husband Larry Wurn to help cure her pelvic pain 20 years ago. Wurn states, “I am thrilled that we are now able to offer an affordable infertility treatment that is effective.” Studies and citations on the Wurn Technique® have been published in major medical journals including Fertility and Sterility, Medscape General Medicine, and Contemporary Ob/Gyn.

To learn more about the Wurn Technique and other less expensive ways to treat female infertility, go to www.clearpassage.com.

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Miracle Moms book topics: What interests you most about fertility, pain, or dysfunction?

November 4, 2008 design No comments

Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain will be published this winter; Larry and Belinda Wurn with research gynecologist, Richard King, MD, are co-authoring the book. They want to know what topics interest you most about fertility, pain, or dysfunction. They are providing the Table of Contents below for your comments and discussion about the topics being covered in the book. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.

Table of Contents

Testimonial Page

Dedication

Foreword

How to Read This Book

Author’s Note

Preface by Belinda Wurn

Introduction by Larry Wurn

Introduction by Dr. King

Section One: The Big Picture

Ch 1: Humble Beginnings

Ch 2: Structure and the Body

The Body as a Whole: An Interconnected Puzzle

The Body as Parts: The Myth of Specialization in Modern Medicine

The Patient is an Expert

Shouldn’t Patients be Involved in their Treatment?

Ch 3: Structural Changes Throughout Life

Healing and Adhesions

What Causes Adhesions to Form?

How Adhesions Impact the Body

Ch 4: The Wurn Technique ®

Finding and Treating the Cause

How Past Events Affect the Body’s Present Condition

The Patient and Therapist: Working as a Team

Discovering Intuition

Evaluating the Body

Treating Adhesions

Training, Testing, and Certifying Great Therapists

Section Two: Miracle Moms

Ch 5: Fertility Basics

Diagnosis

Medical Treatment Options

Alternative and Complementary Treatment Options

Ch 6: Blocked Fallopian Tubes

The Three Types of Blockages

Making the Diagnosis

Treatment Options: Surgical and Non-Surgical

Hydrosalpinx: A Unique Situation

Ectopic Pregnancies: Concern and Hope

Remarkable Patient Success Stories

Ch 7: Endometriosis and Fertility

The Elusive Diagnosis

Surgical Treatment

Pharmaceutical Treatment

IUI and IVF

Manual Physical Therapy – Wurn Technique ®

From Infertile to Miracle Mom

Ch 8: Hormones and Infertility

Measuring the Biological Clock

The Diagnosis of “Infertile Due to High FSH”

Advanced Age and “Old Eggs”

Breaking the Biological Clock

A New Key to Treating Hormonal Infertility

Restoring Fertility

Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Unexpected Patient Successes

Ch 9: Pre-IVF Therapy

What Happen During an IVF?

Increasing IVF Pregnancy Rates with Pre-IVF Therapy

Six Keys to Boosting IVF Success

Success after Multiple Failed IVFs

Unexpected Natural Pregnancies after IVF

Improving IVF and Natural Pregnancy Rates

Ch 10: Secondary Infertility

Causes of Secondary Infertility

Six Signs There Might be Something Wrong

Successfully Expanding Your Family

CH 11: Unexplained Infertility

The Confusing Diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility

A Hidden Cause of Unexplained Infertility

From IUD to Infertile

Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage

A New View of Unexplained Infertility

Section Three: Sexual Dysfunction and Pain

Ch 12: Painful Intercourse

Is Intercourse Pain Normal?

Causes of Intercourse Pain

Pain at the Vaginal Opening

Pain at Deep Penetration

Treating Symptoms: A Major Problem with Modern Medicine

Ch 13: Sexual Dysfunction

The Six Domains of Sexual Function

Uncovering the G-Spot

New Hope: Sexual Dysfunction

Ch 14: Early Surgery and Trauma

Female Circumcision and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Physical and Sexual Abuse: Lasting Scars

Early Medical Surgery

Creating a Pain-Free Life

Section Four: Chronic and Recurring Pain

Ch 15: Chronic Pain

Learning to Treat Chronic Pain

Abdominal Pain

Back Pain

Fibromyalgia

Headaches

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)

Pelvic Imbalance

Pelvic Organ Pain

Poor Digestion and Elimination

Tailbone Pain

TMJ, Facial Pane, Ear Ringing (Tinnitus)

Decreasing and Eliminating Chronic Pain

Relief at Last

Ch 16: Post-Surgical Pain, Tightness, and Dysfunction

Why Adhesions Form after Surgery

How Surgical Adhesions Can Lead to Pain

When the Cure is the Cause: Surgery and Adhesions

Breaking the Cycle of Surgery-Adhesions-Surgery

Ch 17: Endometriosis Pain

Searching for the Cause of Pain

Understanding the Pain: Endometriosis and Menstruation

Treatment Options

From Pain to Pain-Free

Breaking Free from Endometriosis Pain

Ch 18: Menstrual Pain

How Much Pain is Normal?

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

How Adhesions Can Cause Menstrual Cycle Pain

Treatment Options

Breaking Free from Birth Control

Establishing a Pain-Free Life

References

Resources

Index

Glossary

About the Authors

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