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Entry: Back Pain Therapy - Walking
I didn't have access to physical therapy when I herniated two lower discs. My doctor said the best therapy was walking so I started right away. It made a huge difference. It brings circulation to the damaged area and I found it builds core muscles in a safe, symmetrical way. When I initially h...
October 30, 2019
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User: simeona
Keywords: Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Walking, Physical Therapy
Entry: Get Up From Desk Every 30 Minutes to Reduce Back Pain
I have a desk job. My doctor recommended I get up every 30 minutes and walk around. I first tried setting an alarm but that didn't work. I'd turn it off and keep working. Someone suggested drinking a lot of water, tea, or coffee. This works. It forces me to get up and walk to the restroom every 30-...
Blog: USA: Getting Health Insurance and Alternatives if You Don't Have It
The primary sources of health insurance in the United States are: Employer Many employers in the U.S. offer health insurance to their employees. Most employers pay a percentage of employee premiums (usually between 15% - 80%) and negotiate better premium rates by buying in bulk. About half of Americans get health insurance through their employers. It's usually the most affordable option. Affordable Care Act (ACA) / Obamacar...
Entry: Working with SIBO
Going into a workplace with SIBO is a challenge: - I chose a profession that lends itself to working from home (WFH). Software engineering can be performed alone except for meetings. I try to negotiate as many WFH days as possible. I found that some employers/managers are more open than othe...
