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vickyvicarious · 1 year

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I was the attendant or page of Queequeg, while busy at the mat. As I kept passing and repassing the filling or woof of marline between the long yarns of the warp, using my own hand for the shuttle, and as Queequeg, standing sideways, ever and anon slid his heavy oaken sword between the threads, and idly looking off upon the water, carelessly and unthinkingly drove home every yarn: I say so strange a dreaminess did there then reign all over the ship and all over the sea, only broken by the intermitting dull sound of the sword, that it seemed as if this were the Loom of Time, and I myself were a shuttle mechanically weaving and weaving away at the Fates. There lay the fixed threads of the warp subject to but one single, ever returning, unchanging vibration, and that vibration merely enough to admit of the crosswise interblending of other threads with its own. This warp seemed necessity; and here, thought I, with my own hand I ply my own shuttle and weave my own destiny into these unalterable threads. Meantime, Queequeg’s impulsive, indifferent sword, sometimes hitting the woof slantingly, or crookedly, or strongly, or weakly, as the case might be; and by this difference in the concluding blow producing a corresponding contrast in the final aspect of the completed fabric; this savage’s sword, thought I, which thus finally shapes and fashions both warp and woof; this easy, indifferent sword must be chance—aye, chance, free will, and necessity—nowise incompatible—all interweavingly working together. The straight warp of necessity, not to be swerved from its ultimate course—its every alternating vibration, indeed, only tending to that; free will still free to ply her shuttle between given threads; and chance, though restrained in its play within the right lines of necessity, and sideways in its motions directed by free will, though thus prescribed to by both, chance by turns rules either, and has the last featuring blow at events. Thus we were weaving and weaving away when I started at a sound so strange, long drawn, and musically wild and unearthly, that the ball of free will dropped from my hand, and I stood gazing up at the clouds whence that voice dropped like a wing.

So this passage is obviously referencing the Fates. The talk of fate while Ishmael and Queequeg are working on weaving the mat makes that pretty clear to me. I don't actually know enough about the process to definitively assign each of them a role though mostly they seem to be filling the role of Lachesis (measures thread/determines destiny). But of course it's not a direct comparison only, and the text itself is pretty clear about what metaphor is happening. Still, it's interesting to me that Ishmael is pretty firmly paired with unalterable destiny, while Queequeg is chance/free will/necessity, much more mutable stuff.

It just seems to echo and reinforce the sense of inevitability that has been building this whole time. Reminds me again of the script chapters and how that emphasized the status of "tragedy" in which the characters are trapped.

And yet, somewhat significantly perhaps, Queequeg is personified as separate from all of that here. He is free will itself, mere chance... It made me think back to the various ways Queequeg has had more agency so far, or at least less inevitability. He was looking for any new ship, and it was chance that Ishmael got put in his room at the inn, as well as that Ishmael suggested the Pequod to him. Ishmael was somewhat helpful in getting him a place on board, but once there he's more important. As an experienced whaler, he's definitely higher in the pecking order on the ship than Ishmael, and even in this scene Ishmael says he's acting as Queequeg's attendant or page. It's not like you can say Queequeg has been totally removed from all the ominous imagery or suggestions of inevitability, but maybe there's a case to be made that they come along with Ishmael more? I definitely found it interesting, at least.

Certainly here, Ishmael's fate seems to keep getting more and more 'sealed' in this sense of encroaching doom. At the end of the bit I quoted, free will literally drops out of his hand at the first encounter with a sperm whale. It's far too late to change things.

#whale weekly #ishmael #queequeg #also this chapter ending with ahab surrounded by 'phantoms' aka ghosts #sure seems to foreshadow some brutal stuff!#obviously they turned out to just be people but still the imagery was there this chapter for sure #(sperm whale = no free will + ghosts) that is #moby dick meta #my meta

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3meninaboat · 1 year

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The Mat Maker

Moby Dick Chapter 47

As a weaver, I could read this chapter over and over. It makes me so happy to think of them weaving together on the deck.

It was a cloudy, sultry afternoon; the seamen were lazily lounging about the decks, or vacantly gazing over into the lead-coloured waters. Queequeg and I were mildly employed weaving what is called a sword-mat, for an additional lashing to our boat. So still and subdued and yet somehow preluding was all the scene, and such an incantation of reverie lurked in the air, that each silent sailor seemed resolved into his own invisible self.

#whale weekly #weavingloom

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djohnhopper · 1 year

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FROM MY PDF LIBRARY: 'Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye: Interblended with Personal Narrative' by Georgiana Houghton (1882).

#georgiana houghton #medium #mediumship #spirits #my library

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talesofpassingtime · 7 months

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All four boats were now in keen pursuit of that one spot of troubled water and air. But it bade fair to outstrip them; it flew on and on, as a mass of interblending bubbles borne down a rapid stream from the hills.

— Herman Melville, Moby Dick

#booklr

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gardenwerks · 3 years

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Our BACK Garden - many photos have been posted featuring the small Flower Garden on the south side of the house. This posting is for the entire BACK Garden, just an overview.

1. The back of our house, which faces due west. Photo taken last evening from the Upper Meadow part of our neighborhood forest restoration project. That’s the Back Porch up above, beneath which is a bench seat, shade garden, and a bunch of pots. On the right up against the wall is the Flower Garden. And, in front, behind the split-rail fence that separates all our homes from the forest project, is the “Back Garden”.

2. Overall view of the Back Garden, 60′ x 10-12′ extending south to north along the west side of the lot. That’s a gravel Infiltration Trench along the inner side, which collects rainwater from the roof and allows it to soak into the groundwater table. The CONCEPT of the Back Garden was developed by both of us, working together for a change, just as we did with the Japanesque Front Garden. The idea was to create a garden that related to the meadow beyond the fence, but that could also house a number of larger plants we brought from our former home in Bothell, WA. So it starts at one end with a riparian zone, spreads into a prairie, that interblends with Mediterranean plants, and ends in an alpine zone.

UPPER - the “Alpine” features a smaller-growing Baker’s Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens ‘Bakeri’), a light green Mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana), and an upright-trained ‘Thorson’s Weeping’ Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla cultivar). There are also shrubs: colorful-foliaged summer heathers (mainly Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’), a rockrose, several smaller growing forms of mahonia, a Himalayan blueberry, a Crandall currant (fragrant, yellow-flowered hybrid of the Intermountain West native Ribes odorata), HUGE bushy hybrid penstemon - Garnet and Firebird, and underneath the hemlocks - the tall ground-cover Big Sur manzanita (form of Arctostaphylos edmundsii).

UPPER MIDDLE - the “Mediterranean” features magenta-flowered Sunset rockroses (Cistus x pulverulentus), various English and French lavenders, a mass of chrome yellow Moonshine yarrow, and a mass of variegated purple moor grass (Molina caerulea ‘Variegata’) interplanted with various crocosmias.

MIDDLE - the “Prairie” - this is the largest part of the garden, melding into the Mediterranean garden on the north. This features double curving bands of Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Early Bird Gold’ and Becky Shasta Daisy, clumps of standard purple moor grass, white yarrow, purple Verbena bonariensis, Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), a whale-shaped mass of variegated Northern hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa), blending into a mass of billowing Arkansas blustar (Amsonia hubrechtii). And...at the juncture with the Mediterranean garden is a “weeping” Deodar cedar, probably Snow Sprite, planted in a mound of rocks with penstemon, sedums, and sempervivums.

Interesting story here - this was originally an upright “tree”, planted on the hill above our Bothell house. One summer the top was whacked off during routine blackberry and Scotch broom control. But one horizontal branch was left. So, in 2018, I dug it up and brought it with us, intending it to be an interesting “bonsai” in the garden. Well, the plant had other ideas. In 2019, the horizontal branch started to rise skyward - that’s right - during the summer of 2019, we watched as it went from horizontal to diagonal 45 degree angle. By 2020, that horizontal branch cranked itself to a 90 degree angle and had become a tree trunk, pointing directly up. SHOCKED!

SOUTH END - the “Riparian Zone” - shown partially in the Overall and view of the prairie. This features a blue hydrangea, grown from a shoot off a hydrangea in our very first garden in Atlanta in 1995, an big bushy Amber Flower Carpet rose, a volunteer native pink-flowering currant (the BIG bush - Ribes sanguineum), a pair of evergreen, upright, willowy, multi-stem Sweetbay magnolias - (Magnolia virginiana Jim Wilson MOONGLOW), a native evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), and an assortment of perennials, including: Jupiter’s Beard (Centranthus ruber), Baptisia, foxgloves, various different crocosmias, Salvia nemerosa, and Geum x Tangerine.

Well that’s the Intro folks - I will feature each of the plants over the next couple of years. Cheers on this 245th anniversary of the independence of the USA, as it became known.

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westgarth7864-blog · 5 years

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boneysneas · 5 years

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Scents and Attractants for early season Deer

To comprehend scents and attractants we have to first know what they're. Over several years of earning deer attractants, I have discovered that we use keywords to describe exactly the exact identical thing. I occasionally do the exact same and interblend words once I speak to folks about our merchandise. But here is the way I define a couple of words when speaking about deer baits.

First is that the term SCENT. My definition of odor is the fact that it comes in a creature (urine, glands etc.). 2nd will be ATTRACTANT. My definition is a fragrance which could tempt with an awareness of pleasure like food. 3rd will be LURE. My definition isn't any scent or attractant which will cause them into the group. Yes, I am an old period trapper too, along with the set has been created so the creature would put is foot precisely where I needed them to measure. 4th is fascination and is something that they do not smell regular. And 5th COVER odor. Any odor aside from our very own individual odor.

I believe all of the above for a sort of cover odor since it brings a bull's focus to this odor rather than ours. Most cover aromas are created to smell like the ground, trees, and etc.. Therefore any scent or attractant may also be utilized as a cover scent as I watch it. I won't use any sort of cover scent in my entire body or clothes if searching. I just use an odor eliminator with no odor to it.

Deer hunters must be aware there isn't a deer bait made that'll work 100 percent of their time. Some hunters believe you may just pour a jar of the odor out everywhere on the floor and deer will soon come. Wrong! You need to understand where the deer are and also their customs to use your baits to there finest drawing capability. When used correctly, in the ideal place and the ideal time of year that you increase your odds of bringing a bull for your stand.

Our aim since deer hunters is to receive the bull to walk into where we'd love to acquire a fantastic shot. Therefore, how can we go about doing so and what do people utilize for early season deer hunting? When placing up within a path or place which you believe deer will definitely move, you wish to be around the rear side of this road. I love to get a shot of approximately 20 yards in the road.

Be aware: this for the premature season, throughout the Pre-Rut and Rut if the boys do allot of odor assessing, I put my stand around 40 yards in the road. This provides room for the big boys to ring down the downside of this road to get this Doe in Estrus Scent. If you would like to utilize your stand at precisely exactly the exact identical region annually then put your odor 20 yards on the opposing side of this road.

For now, though we're at the first time and bull are utilizing trails and creating rubs so that I put my own scents and attractants around 20 yards from my rack alone. Food and fascination attractants work nicely this season. Food attractants employed, ought to be common to the region you're searching, you would not wish to utilize sweet corn at which no corn is located. I've discovered that food attractants function great from early afternoon until despair has you going to your motor car or truck. Deer are feeding all night and going back down to bed in the evenings, so they aren't very interested in meals. I utilize a fascination attractant like our MO~NILLA or even L.C. BERRY early in the evenings since they work fared better compared to our meals baits early in the afternoon. The aromas I utilize are Doe Whiz or even Y-Buck Whiz to haul my stand and along the road where I'd love to shoot my deer. I put some of my own fascination odor in the place I would like to take my photo. I don't put Scents or Attractants over two feet off the floor.

I really don't understand where or how it was started, however, it appears to me that the TV PROS and magazine authors have not been in the forests long enough to truly observe or research deer.

So common notion is that the bigger you put your bait off the floor that the further the odor will take. I say HOGWASH, the sole thing putting your lure is going to do is create the deer appear a great deal more than simply by keeping it near the floor. The longer a deer appears up odor checking, the greater chance it has of seeing you on the tree stand. You may get by using it on deer however your odds of being picked off by older deer are fantastic.

The same is true with placing mom ground, acorn wafers etc. in your hunting clothing. How frequently have you noticed the so-called Guru up inside his tree stand together having odor wafers hanging out of his hat or trapped on his shoulder, then get busted since the bull picked off the hunter? The camo may have helped to conceal him the bull knew something was not perfect. Please, please use a no odor spray your clothes and provide a better prospect of becoming Mr. Wallhanger when he must reveal himself.

There are instances once I make a 20-yard circle round my stand using Doe Whiz in the event the wind changes, but if you do it this way you have to be quite keen to getting deer come from anyway. When I am searching Trophy Deer I do not use this strategy, its only way to insecure.

If you're like many seekers and attempt to have in a few hours of searching after work and you're concerned about the way you smell. Spray your clothing with non-blossom spray and in case you have another spray such as mother earth or anything, spray it at the floor approximately ten yards out of your own rack.

Deer are wild creatures and you can not always tell exactly what they'll do and also how they may respond to scents and attractants etc.. I truly do spend over 300 days annually in the forests testing, researching, photographing, and searching -(during summer ) the fantastic Whitetail Deer.

Also one final note concerning Doe Whiz along with Buck whiz. A doe won't check the odor of a dollar and a dollar won't check the odor of a doe. However a dollar will assess the odor of another dollar odor the majority of the opportunity to find out the new kid from the cube is, and throughout the joys, a dollar wishes to understand that the intruder is.

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writer59january13 · 2 years

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Putin as Vlad the Impaler reincarnate

The latter classified as a voivode

(prince) of Wallachia

(part of modern Romania).

Surrounded by enemies

that included the Hungarians,

the Ottomans, his younger brother,

and Walachian nobility,

Vlad employed extremely

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to inspire fear in those

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He earned his nickname

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equals and invariably

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the second son of Vlad Dracul

who became ruler of Wallachia in 1436.

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heinously, loathingly... interblend

all manner of atrocious, deleterious,

insidious, opprobrious, vicious... lend

ding his own vainglorious

trademark to offend Homo sapiens who strive toward

repairing ruptures versus to rend

usurpation of life, liberty and continuity of civilization to upend.

Worst nightmare scenario

unfolding before our collective eyes

Ukraine suffers blitzkrieg Russian soldiers devastatingly

carpet bomb major metropolitan areas civilian population suffers

major loss of innocent lives

linkedin with accompanied

psychological fallout, especially affecting

babies, children and youth.

All commands issued by autocratic monster

probably housed within secure bunker,

meanwhile countless thousands

or millions of battle fatigued people hunker

among ruins gingerly negotiating

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also evoke anger being

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of fellow Earthlings.

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thedeliblog · 4 years

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S-KaranTEn #17

Ha ma csak 5:48 perced van megnézni egy inspiráló videót ezen a szép tavaszi napon, akkor ez legyen. Kellemes, vicces és őszinte. A Time Scan jóvoltából ez a home video elkalauzol bennünket egy kis new york-i new jersey-i mókázásra. Minőségi és kreatív deszkázás. Nekem tuti megjött hozzá a kedvem.

#time scan #interblend #east coast #japan #fred gall #homevid #new york #new jersey

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nyskateboarding · 4 years

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NY Clips: Interblend (2020) Shout out to Quartersnacks for putting this on our radar today. With clips from Dylan James, Eby, and other fan favorites from NY & NJ this video that stays under that coveted 6 minute mark that most edits seem to top out at is a perfect distraction from your Tuesday as we get into the middle of the work week.

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nightwarrior4-blog · 5 years

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integratedpainmgmt · 5 years

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Recognizing Back Pain

The following article Recognizing Back Pain was first published to: Integrated Pain Management

Knowing and Explaining Your Back Pain to Your Doctor

We may put our bodies at risk as we carry out our daily activities. One body part which we need to care more for would be our lower backs. While this specific area used to be limber and flexible, it may tend to degenerate as we age. This is why we need to be more aware of the risks which may come with the chores and daily errands which we fulfill. In case we experience some levels of pain, we must also know how the sensation must be explained to the physician.

It’s additionally helpful to have a physician whom you can readily count on, in case some forms of pain occur. Make sure the Chiropractor or specialist you’ll get in touch with, would also have a wide scope of expertise to ensure your needs will be completely covered.

Did you know there are major trigger points which may contribute to your back pain? Knowing how exactly your back must be aligned, would pave lots information so you may be further aware of how you must move around and additionally care for your back.

First appeared here (http://www.pressurepositive.com/blog-posts/trigger-points-and-lower-back-pain)

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It has been suggested that low back pain is an inevitable result of walking upright (Harari). As the force of gravity acts upon the skeleton and its muscular and ligamentous armature, it is distributed via the fascia into three dimensions. Myers (2013) talks of an internal cohesion- compression of the body where it is both collapsing in on itself and pushing out from itself in a constant state of equilibrium, a concept called ‘tensegrity’. Tensegrity is seen nowhere better than in the spine.

If the spine were a straight, rigid stick it wouldn’t be able to compensate for the multiple forces acting upon it. Therefore it is specifically arranged in a series of curves (cervical and lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis). Along with the spinal discs, these curves are essential for shock absorption and are maintained by an interblend of muscles and ligaments that fire up in cyclical sequences.

Even though all of the spinal vertebrae are designed to move, the spine also demonstrates specialization in its movement patterns ,allowing us to exploit our three dimensions. The direction of movement is mainly determined by the orientation of the spinal “facet joints”: forward and backwards movements (flexion and extension) from the low back, sideways from the neck (side bending) and rotation from the thoracic spine (although this is limited by the ribs). The other important movement is a type of nodding backwards and forwards which is translated through the sacroiliac joints (nutation and counter-nutation).

Layered on top of the vertebrae are a series of ligaments that are strong and specialized to resist directional forces They again can be a source of pain and may develop “trigger points”. On top of the ligaments is a complex but beautiful system of muscles. The deepest spinal muscles are used to make minute adjustments in vertebral orientation (rotatores, interspinalis and intertransversalis).

Then the multifidus with its large and strong fibers bridging several vertebrae at once and helping to maintain posture.

The next layer of muscles connects the vertebrae to another from one to six segments upwards. This is the erector spinae and it is divided into three columns. Moving outwards from the center it forms a “wing like” structure - spinalis, longissimus and iliocostalis. The erector spinae don’t really keep the spine erect (that’s the job of the psoas and the multifidus) but they do extend the spine from a flexed position.

Side-bending is mainly performed by the quadratus lumborum muscles. Arranged over these muscles we have broader, flatter and more superficial muscles such as the latissimus dorsi.

Added to all this hardware is the software that the brain uses to co-ordinate and sequence movement. All of the above structures feed information to the brain in a constant stream affording it orientation (proprioception), as well as force and direction (velocity). The brain responds by organizing movement sequences hierarchically in functional units. These functional units mainly consist of a prime mover (agonist), an opposing muscle force (antagonist) and other muscles that either fix the local joint (fixators) or help the prime mover (synergists).

The body tends to shut down around pain to avoid further noxious stimuli. Part of the way it does this is by using trigger points. For example, the erector spinae, multifidus, iliopsoas, quadratus lumborum, piriformis, rectus abdominus and hamstring muscles often manifest trigger points in patients with disc problems. Similarly, the gluteus medius muscle often ‘switches-off’ and develops trigger points around sacro-iliac problems.

So here's a brief overview of how, why and where trigger points develop in the above structures and their connection to lower back pain:

Multifidus

The multifidus muscles help to take pressure off the vertebral discs so that our body weight can be well distributed along the spine. Image Credit

The multifidus muscle has a deeper and more superficial arrangement. It is intimately involved with most types of LBP and often manifests trigger points. Because the muscles are so deep you need to use firm pressure to work on these trigger points.

Erector Spinae

Interestingly and contrary to what some of us have been taught the erector spinae don’t hold the spine erect! Most fibers are electrically silent during postural work (Kippers 1984). This muscle group is designed to activate during extension from flexion, i.e. standing upright from bending forward. The erector spinae has three divisions each of which may manifest a trigger point. According to Simons, Travell, and Simons, individual pain patterns of several trigger points that refer pain to the Lumbosacral region may blend into each other.

Piriformis

The piriformis takes its origin from the lower part of the sacrum but it also often gets involved with the protective patterns. It has been suggested that when the piriformis muscle gets tight, it can compress the sciatic nerve, or even the blood vessels to the nerve, (vaso nervorum) which can lead to (pseudo) sciatica. Remember that 17% of people have a sciatic nerve that runs through the piriformis muscle.

Rectus Abdominus

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The rectus is an antagonist to the multifidus muscle and may either get involved with LBP due to reciprocal inhibition or it may be a source of LBP itself. It is also interesting to note that trigger points in the lower rectus may also cause diarrhea and symptoms mimicking diverticulosis or gynecological disease.

We have often found that treating trigger points in the rectus adds the finishing touch in some patients. Often it can also be the reason why the lower back trigger points don’t stay released.

Iliopsoas

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Mechanically, the iliopsoas has an intimate relationship with maintaining the lumbar spinal lordosis and is often involved in mechanical LBP, but that is not the whole story. In her book The Vital Psoas, Jo Ann Staugaard- Jones also describes the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the iliopsoas. Staugaard-Jones talks of the iliopsoas as two distinct muscles: the psoas major (one of the deepest core muscles) and the ilaicus.

The psoas, she maintains, is the only muscle that connects the upper body to the lower (spine to legs) and integrates deeply with the nerve and energy systems: “It is enervated by the lumbar nerve complex (lower back) and when released, helps energize subtle body systems!”

Glutes, Piriformis and Hamstrings

Along with the tight glutes and piriformis the lower back muscles tend to form a triangle of tight, spastic and fatigued tissues. Postural changes also cause tension in the hamstring muscles, which also often manifests trigger points and can ache after exercise.

Hamstrings

We often find trigger points in the hamstring muscles associated with LBP. Sometimes this is a cause-and-effect relationship, from a trapped nerve (radiculopathy) in the spine (sciatica). In these cases not all of the information/trophic input reaches the muscle fibers and the muscles may become tight and full of trigger points. The corollary is also true. Sometimes a tight hamstring will have a negative mechanical effect on the lower back.

Quadratus Lumborum (Q/L)

The myofacial pain maps for the Q/L tend to radiate into the pelvis even though the trigger points are higher in the spine. Taut bands in the quadratus lumborum muscle can contribute to scoliosis. The Q/L is often involved in any disc pathology literally bending the patient to one side (especially in the morning).

Levator Ani – Sacral Pain

The levator ani muscle consists of the pubococcygeus and the iliococcygeus muscles. Together with the coccygeus muscle, these muscles form the pelvic diaphragm (the muscular floor of the pelvis). Trigger points in the levator ani muscle are often implicated in low back pain syndromes.

Soleus – Sacral Pain

The soleus is a “classic” example of a trigger point whose myofascial pain map is remote from the origin. The soleus is deep in the calf, yet in some cases a trigger point in the soleus can refer pain to the coccyx area. We have seen this personally and it is fascinating how treating this trigger point relieves the low back pain.

Considering all the possible forms of back pain, it would then be necessary for you to know how the sensation must be exactly explained to your physician and Chiropractor. This way, your chosen specialist would have a better means of diagnosing and treating your condition.

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An experienced chiropractor has tips to help you get the care you need at your next appointment

For those battling “invisible pain" such as fibromyalgia, CRPS (complex regions pain syndrome),RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy), diabetic neuropathy or chronic pain after cancer treatment, accurately conveying the location, frequency and depth of the discomfort can be particularly challenging and emotionally taxing.

If you or a loved one are combatting short-term (acute) pain or a neuropathy (pain lasting 12 weeks or longer), I’d like to offer my own simple tools to help you accurately convey the unique characteristics of your pain so that the most effective treatment protocol can be set into motion.

You may wish to bring this article to your next doctor visit and go over each of the key pain description points I’ve outlined below.

I hope your doctor will ask you these questions, but if not, you can act as your own pain advocate and offer this information.

Pain symptoms are personal, unique--and subjective. (What Joe describes as “unbearable pain” may be considered “pretty unpleasant pain” to Mike). Over the years, I developed my own “pain diagnostic” conversation with patients to help my team and I understand what, where, when and how much pain patients are feeling.

I’ve outlined key points below:

Timing Matters

This is key to a proper diagnosis. Don’t assume we know you’ve battled this pain for a year, a month or a decade.

Spell it out:

I’ve had this pain for _________________.

How frequently and how long does it last?

What ignites (flare) or lessens your pain and for how long?

Location, Location, Location

Doctors may instruct you to mark the area/s where your pain is concentrated. They may also ask you to note a difference between pain that is on the surface and pain that is under the surface.

How Bad is Your Pain - A Measurement Tool

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Most referring physicians, regardless of their medical specialty, use a simple 1 to 10 point pain scale, so I stick with this to keep everyone on the same page.

No Pain

0 – Pain-free

Manageable Pain

1 – Pain is very mild, barely noticeable. Most of the time you don't think about it.

2 – Minor pain. Annoying and may have occasional stronger twinges.

3 – Pain is noticeable and distracting, however, you can get used to it and adapt.

Moderate Pain—Disrupts normal daily living activities

4 – Moderate pain. If you are deeply involved in an activity, it can be ignored for a period of time, but is still distracting.

5 – Moderately strong pain. It can't be ignored for more than a few minutes, but you still can manage to work or participate in some social activities.

6 – Moderately strong pain that interferes with normal daily activities. Difficulty concentrating.

Severe Pain—Disabling; debilitating, reduces daily quality of life, cannot live independently

7– Severe pain that dominates your senses and significantly limits your ability to perform normal daily activities or maintain social relationships. Interferes with sleep.

8– Intense pain. Physical activity is severely limited. Conversing requires great effort.

9– Excruciating pain. Unable to converse. Crying out and/or moaning uncontrollably.

10– Unspeakable pain. Bedridden and possibly delirious. Mobility may be compromised.

Create a Pain Journal

If you come prepared with all this information, your time with the doctor can be better spent focusing on next steps and a treatment plan, rather than a lengthy Q & A review of the information provided here.

More importantly, addressing these issues in advance will ensure your doctor receives up-to-date, higher quality information.

It’s worthwhile to know the tendencies by which your back may be at risk of. Aside from ensuring you’ll be in a much better disposition to care for your back, it would also be necessary to know how your pain must be explained to your doctor. For patients who have persistent cases of pain, it’s even more important to secure scheduled appointments with a practitioner.

Integrated Pain Management has the goal to minimize their patients need for medication and reconcile their bodily functions. This way, individuals may productively resume to their lifestyle and enjoy their hobbies. They take on a personal and thorough approach so patients will be ensured of customized solutions.

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