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Alien invasion...in my leg

The ZIPster • 53 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Recovery Surgery Physical therapy Healthcare system
  1. The author underwent hip surgery and describes the post-operative experience as feeling like an alien invasion in their leg.
  2. The author reflects on the healthcare system and the challenges of navigating medical services as a patient.
  3. The author's recovery post-surgery includes staying at a facility for physiotherapy and recuperation, providing insights into the institutionalized routine.

Why Can't Americans Take A Vacation?

The Weekly Dish • 177 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Work-life balance Physical therapy Medication Interventions Mental health
  1. American workers put in long hours, with some even working up to 90 hours per week, impacting their ability to take vacations
  2. The pursuit of material possessions and societal pressure to work hard contribute to Americans' lack of leisure time compared to Europeans
  3. Globalization and technology have intensified the work culture, making Americans always accessible and potentially leading to burnout

What Can Our Pelvic Floor Teach us About Motherhood?

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Motherhood Physical therapy Women's Health Self-care
  1. Strengthening our 'core' goes beyond a flat tummy; it involves building strength in deep pelvic muscles.
  2. Pelvic floor muscles help control waste elimination; squeezing narrows passages, relaxing widens them.
  3. Approximately 1 in 3 women experience pelvic floor dysfunction, and various exercises and therapies can help strengthen these muscles.

Friday Q&A: Low Back Pain; Full Body MRIs; Sustainable Exercise; & OUCH My Ribs Hurt!

Are You Okay? • 159 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Advice Physical therapy Pain management
  1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen can help with lower back pain but have risks if used long-term.
  2. Manual therapies such as physical therapy and exercises are effective and sustainable options to treat low back pain and improve strength and flexibility.
  3. Full body MRIs as a health screening tool lack substantial evidence, contrasting the promotion by health and wellness influencers.

How to Be Seen & Heard in the Doctor's Office

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Holistic health Physical therapy Mental health
  1. Doctors should treat the patient as a whole person, not just based on test results, and consider holistic approaches to health and well-being.
  2. Patients should communicate their daily activities and lifestyle to their doctors for a more comprehensive understanding of their health issues.
  3. Both doctors and patients benefit from effective communication, where patients can ask questions, seek clarifications, and be actively involved in decision-making.
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