By John Perrott, on October 20th, 2010% Glucosamine
According to the British Medical Journal:
“Compared with placebo, glucosamine, chondroitin, and their combination do not reduce joint pain or have an impact on narrowing of joint space. Health authorities and health insurers should not cover the costs of these preparations, and new prescriptions to patients who have not received treatment should be discouraged.”
http://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c4675.full
The researchers studied an average age range of 58 to 66. 800 mg of chondroitin and 1550 mg a day of glucosamine were the minimum doses. 12 out [...] . . . → Read More: Glucosamine
By John Perrott, on August 12th, 2010% Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain or Symphysis Pubis Disorder (SPD) affects about 70,000 women a year. It can cause extreme discomfort and difficulty in walking especially during pregnancy. There is no medication that will cure it . In our experience pelvic girdle pain is a condition that starts before pregnancy. It affects men & women but hormones soften the ligaments in women during pregnancy.
It is also a major factor in groin strain suffered by sports people. Sometimes it is [...] . . . → Read More: Pelvic Girdle Pain
By John Perrott, on February 8th, 2010% Back pain mainly comes from strained muscles or ligaments. When your muscles are fatigued, or you sit for too long in a poor posture they become weak. Stretching or twisting strains the ligaments that supports your spine, shoulders and pelvis. Ligaments resist being stretched and create pain.
The obvious causes are likely: poor posture, bad habits, crossing the legs, sitting awkwardly, draughts and cold muscles, sudden movements, reaching out and twisting, lack of exercise or holding the body in one position [...] . . . → Read More: back pain, neck pain, pelvic pain,
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