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The
Test is something anybody can do at home and be measured easily.
Lay
on your belly, palms down to the outside of your hips.
Head looking straight not to the sides.
Raise your head up and then raise up your torso up to about 25% with your
back. Using only your back. ( No Hands)
Count the number of seconds you hold it-- this is your score!
Its
easier than you think.
1. Buy a roman chair device. It costs between $100 and $500 depending
on the type. Other rehab machines can cost many thousands of dollars.
2. Use it for a few minutes each day.
How to use the roman chair device most effectively.
Go easy at first. Its O.K. to use the handles for your hands while you
are warming up your back. Then when you are ready, you may take your hands
off, but still keeping your arms close to your body. Often in the beginning
its easier to keep your hands on the handles while you exercise your back
into the upward position and then keep your hands on the handles and use
more of your back strength on the way down. As you get more advanced and
your back muscles tone nicely, you will feel better and better. It's as
easy as that!
Contact
Dr. Michael Joseph 415-444-0700
Very
Helpful to prevent or alleviate work related injuries
A
note to employers this can lower your workers compensation bills
Companies with workers compensation costs due to back problems can lower
these costs dramatically by creating stronger backs for their employees.
This program is simple, the equipment and administration costs are negligible
and the results are staggering. Workers compensation claim costs have
been lowered from $14,000 per month to $400 per month. Even if your company
is smaller than this (or larger), can you afford to pay claims, when you
do not have too.
Scientific
Basis
The basis for therapy is simple. Erector spinae musculature are necessary
for the frame to properly hold up the hips, torso, shoulder girdle, and
neck against the forces of gravity. These muscles are are weakened by
everyday living therefore causing a negative decline resulting in eventual
back pain or worse. Strengthening these structures with the roman chair
device will allow these muscles to do their job in keeping the body erect,
strong and able to easily withstand the forces of life and gravity. Keeping
us free of pain and suffering.
IPlease consult us or your doctor before beginning this exercise.
© Michael Joseph DC 2001
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