Why do I hurt?
- By Dennis Bartram
- Published 03/12/2009
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Dennis Bartram
I have been practicing physical therapies since 1969 when I became qualified in Swedish Remedial massage. I opened a clinic and began my career in physical medicine, one of the most eminent researches studied and utilised Eastern methods of therapy and from their theories developed new physical techniques to match the criteria. Benefits include: Stimulation for removal of toxins, Improving circulation to tired muscles, Body alignment adjustments, Encouraging body tone and co-ordination, Maintaining the position of vital organs, Stability of the skeleton, Balances and de-stresses the cranio sacral system, Charging your immune and nervous system, Bringing the bodies healing system into play. DennisBartram.com
View all articles by Dennis BartramSTRESS is Hitting People in all Walks of Life
STRESS IS HITTING PEOPLE IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE
Why do I hurt?
When we touch a hot object our hand retracts
quickly. This is called a reflex
action. The nerves in the finger send a
message to the spinal cord, the message is returned, pull away. Reflexes can be inhibited by higher
intelligence in the brain. For example,
if our dinner were on the plate we would tolerate the heat until we found a
safe place for the food.
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27 Responses to "Why do I hurt?" 
said this on 12 Mar 2009 6:00:16 AM UTC
If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build end up building us.
Jim Rohn |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 10:14:58 AM UTC
Hmmm, wow that's very interesting. I must say I learned something there. I had no idea that the foods we ate, and our reflexes, had a direct connection with how a spine may react to. If indeed I'm am understanding that correctly. I think I am. Either way, a great article
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said this on 13 Mar 2009 10:31:22 AM UTC
Hi thanks for touching base in my digg account looking forwards to interacting again some time soon great post by the way
Thanks. http://digg.com/users/biocutisblog |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 10:50:24 AM UTC
I sit for many hours each day at the computer. My posture is probably not the best. Needless to say, I have a huge kink in my neck that's been bugging me for months. I'm hesitant to see a chiropractor, because the thought of an 'adustment' scares me. I'm also hesitant to do a massage. I know people love massages, but I don't have a positive experience with them. I've had 2 in my life ( with different therapists ) that have left me bruised and sore for weeks.
I'm thinking about trying accupuncture. What are your thoughts about accupuncture? |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 11:08:53 AM UTC
Dennis,
It's fascinating that you don't even need to swallow processed food for your body to have a (bad) reaction to it. For tens of thousands of years, our bodies have been taking nourishment from real nutrients. In the past 100 years, we've been ingesting more and more fake foods, and our bodies don't like it. What's surprising is that so many people think refined foods are perfectly OK, and that our bodies will adjust. There is a LOT of education necessary. Richard Dennis |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 11:10:46 AM UTC
I used to spend many hours at the wheel of a car and was constantly suffering from back strain and a poor digestion.
However, I have practised yoga for the best part of the last 7 years and find that I've become more fit in my 50/60's than I was when, in my 30's, I used to swim 1 mile 3/4 times a week. There is no doubt in my mind that gentle stretching exercise improves physical and mental agility |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 1:58:52 PM UTC
What an interesting comparison with food and the spine. Does it mean I need to feed it when I wake up with a back ache?
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said this on 13 Mar 2009 3:08:18 PM UTC
Dennis! I so enjoyed watching your short video and seeing your agility at age 58! Congratulations for your good health and for your heart to share your knowledge and successes with others.
I had no real understanding of the direct connection between foods that harm and the way they affect our spine and how that actually causes extreme stress. Finding out how to cut down stress in any form these days is helpful to your audience. I'm a firm believer in eating minimally and eating clean. Very happy to make your acquaintance online! |
said this on 13 Mar 2009 3:56:46 PM UTC
Hmm... very interesting. I never knew this part - "Refined foods can by-pass several hours of digestion". I guess that's why some experts tell us that we really should watch what we eat and try to east mostly natural foods.
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said this on 17 Mar 2009 4:45:11 AM UTC
Horse stance is definitely an awesome training position, especially for the martial arts to strengthen the core, boost internal energy and strengthen the legs.
I train in that stance every time I practice the martial arts. |
said this on 17 Mar 2009 8:33:43 AM UTC
I must confess I never knew this. My son and I were just having the same conversation about posture and sitting correctly. We do endeavour to eat as much 'fresh' food as possible, obviously i will now be more aware of the effects of refined and probably 'junk' food that we eat.
Thank you for sharing. Julie |
said this on 17 Mar 2009 8:37:36 AM UTC
Hello
I must confess I had no idea of the effect refined foods had on our bodies with regard to muscle strain and spinal alignment. My son and I were just discussing his posture and I'm sure he'll endeavour to remedy this in due course...hmmm he's seventeen I somehow think not, but when he's older and wiser I'm sure he'll remember again. Thanks for sharing Julie |
said this on 17 Mar 2009 9:22:12 AM UTC
I think that the modern way of life is too demanding and fast, we are involved in to many stressful thing like loans, shopping, and many more, and also the society is demanding, it demands to stay fit, look good, dress properly, etc, and all of this things bring more stress to our life, and it seems that there is nothing that we can do to fight it or not to be affected by it, and this helps to make our burden heavier and heavier, but there is a way that we can survive this madness and find rest.
Jesus said in the book of Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Think about it. |
said this on 23 Mar 2009 2:13:22 PM UTC
I had never heard of this system before and as a sufferer of a herinated disc it makes a lot of sense - I am going to find out more about it - I have had years of trouble with my back - walking even short distances was a big problem
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said this on 23 Mar 2009 3:03:54 PM UTC
I have always been intrigued by the fact that doctors put stroke patients under an artificial coma till I was told to prevent us interfering with our natural defence system just like life guards often knock-out people they are recuing from drowning. The intuitive reaction is to panick and make wild movements whilst the correct thing is to do the counter-intuitive, namely remain calm and let the natural biological system or higher intelligence to deal with the situation. Your explanation provides great inside into the functioning of the body, neurological and biological systems. Thanks
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said this on 24 Mar 2009 10:35:23 AM UTC
I do know the foods we eat affect our bodies in positive or negatinve ways. My daughter is a prime example. She eats very well and no greasy foods, so if she does have something that has some grease in it, her stomach doesn't feel well. I have noticed this myself with sweets and greasy foods.
I did not realize, however, that the spine specifically was involved. |
said this on 24 Mar 2009 1:09:58 PM UTC
Interesting article! I have never heard of the food effecting the spine before, but it seems to make sense. I guess it is just another reason to avoid the processed foods that are so popular in our society today. Besides the inflammatory response that it creates in the body, it now apparently effects our spine. I appreciate the knowledge. Keep up the good work.
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said this on 25 Mar 2009 11:57:03 AM UTC
You know, I never thought about sugar and refined foods as painful, just not healthy. But I know you are absolutely right about feeling bad wondering why we hurt. We don not eat right. Very simple.
Next time I want a donut, I'm going to remember my spine reflexes and I bet I turn it down ("_") |
said this on 25 Mar 2009 12:30:51 PM UTC
I have never heard of food affecting the spine either. Not sure I buy it.
I also don't think chiropractors are useful (i have tried for years). The thing that has helped my back is a foam roller along with exercises to strengthen core body muscles. that is the key |
said this on 25 Mar 2009 1:05:43 PM UTC
Insightful ...
Though I realized that the different foods we eat have a variety of impacts on the body; I had no idea of the impacts to muscles and ultimately the spine. Also interesting was the video regarding natural movements and retaining agility as we age. Jim |
said this on 26 Mar 2009 6:54:48 AM UTC
great article, this one question that i have wanted answered for ages
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said this on 27 Mar 2009 6:04:10 AM UTC
Thanks every one for taking the time to respond to this post
Hi Ian thanks for your comment ... it was strange to me when this happened because no person older than me had handed down this information sooner … that most of the body’s ongoing pains are in our retirement years when really elderly folks should be enjoying their new found free time. Most start this now’s the time to take care of our body’s mindset and then don't really get enthusiastic about sticking to a exercise routine so really this applies to me and that’s the reason I have started this Simple Health Exercises website to be my guide and also to help other folks who can’t get the Agility Ability Exercise Habit so with that said book mark this page by using the RSS feeds and you will get regular updates handed down to you from my research and wellbeing practices… I really do research and implement these Simple Health Exercises and then I write about them… All my very best to one and all Phillip Skinner |
said this on 27 Mar 2009 6:00:31 AM UTC
But of all the things one can do to increase longevity, only one has been proven to actually extend life across the board: caloric restriction (CR). Caloric restriction is the only means of retarding aging that is both well-researched and proven. (Note: CR is not the same as dieting or starvation. It entails the reduction of caloric intake while maintaining the optimal intake of essential nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals.)
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said this on 27 Mar 2009 6:05:00 AM UTC
This article raises some interesting points about the effects certain types of food have on our bodies and it's something that people need be more aware of.
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said this on 30 Mar 2009 10:16:51 AM UTC
Great article, Nutrition is an amazing thing.
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said this on 03 Apr 2009 8:53:58 PM UTC
its amazing that all systems have components that are interrelated and all systems themselves are interrelated. If one element of a component is out of balance, like a chain reaction it effects all the connected components and ultimately effects the system and total being...great article, thank
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