Mandy asks…
What is the best way to improve self confidence and self esteem?
I find that often time when speaking in a group I tend to get nervous when speaking and hesitate to offer my opinions/ideas because of the fear that it may sound stupid to the others. I often time stutter when I speak for that same reason. How can I just clear my mind and speak with confidence not caring about any mistakes. What is the best way to gain the confidence and improve my self esteem.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Torn Rotator Cuff Symptoms and How to Identify Them
Though they generally occur in the middle age group, it's not uncommon for torn rotator cuff symptoms to manifest themselves in the younger generation. Accidents, repeated strains in the muscles are some of the common causes of this problem. Though accidents are also responsible for injuring the rotator cuff, such injuries are normally quite apparent. However, problems like repeated stress syndrome where a person keeps doing tasks which put a strain on the ball and socket joint of the shoulders gradually damage the rotator cuff over time.
Typically, the first sign of these injuries are minor throbbing pains which recur periodically. In general, people shrug this pain off, often taking an over the counter pain reliever and ignoring the problem. This is a big mistake, since these people tend to continue working their shoulders, causing further damage. When the pain reliever wears off, the pain returns worse than ever, often along with restricted mobility of the affected shoulder. Other signs of a rotator cuff injury include weakness, stiffness and swelling in the injured shoulder joint. However, since gradual strain is the most common cause of this type of injury, these symptoms will show up before there is actual tearing of muscles or tendons, meaning that the worst can be averted if action is taken.
A condition called "frozen shoulder" (adhesive capsulitis) may develop if no treatment is sought after experiencing the earlier torn rotator cuff symptoms. This condition is characterized by a reduction in the ability to move the shoulder, often to the point where even routine tasks like dressing or driving can be done only with the greatest difficulty.
All too many patients don't begin to take notice of the problem until their torn rotator cuff symptoms have progressed to the point where they are unbearable. As the shoulder becomes more inflamed with continued stress, the symptoms gradually become more severe. Once the symptoms become very severe, the injury is often to the point where a full recovery could take years. Rather than allowing things to degenerate this far, it is better to listen to what your body is telling you and start treating the condition with a rotator cuff exercise program. Don't just use pain relievers to hide the pain - it will only return worse than ever as you keep causing more damage to your rotator cuff.
People who are into heavy physical activity or sports need to really pay good attention to torn rotator cuff symptoms. When the inflammation increases, then problems like frozen shoulder can even cause disability.
The best way to prevent torn rotator cuff symptoms from affecting your life is to get diagnosed and treated early. The diagnostic tools used to establish a torn rotator cuff include x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, arthograms and physical examination. The treatment depends on the severity of the injury and of the torn rotator cuff symptoms; these may include heat or cold, exercise and stretching, physical therapy and in very severe cases, steroids.
Typically, the first sign of these injuries are minor throbbing pains which recur periodically. In general, people shrug this pain off, often taking an over the counter pain reliever and ignoring the problem. This is a big mistake, since these people tend to continue working their shoulders, causing further damage. When the pain reliever wears off, the pain returns worse than ever, often along with restricted mobility of the affected shoulder. Other signs of a rotator cuff injury include weakness, stiffness and swelling in the injured shoulder joint. However, since gradual strain is the most common cause of this type of injury, these symptoms will show up before there is actual tearing of muscles or tendons, meaning that the worst can be averted if action is taken.
A condition called "frozen shoulder" (adhesive capsulitis) may develop if no treatment is sought after experiencing the earlier torn rotator cuff symptoms. This condition is characterized by a reduction in the ability to move the shoulder, often to the point where even routine tasks like dressing or driving can be done only with the greatest difficulty.
All too many patients don't begin to take notice of the problem until their torn rotator cuff symptoms have progressed to the point where they are unbearable. As the shoulder becomes more inflamed with continued stress, the symptoms gradually become more severe. Once the symptoms become very severe, the injury is often to the point where a full recovery could take years. Rather than allowing things to degenerate this far, it is better to listen to what your body is telling you and start treating the condition with a rotator cuff exercise program. Don't just use pain relievers to hide the pain - it will only return worse than ever as you keep causing more damage to your rotator cuff.
People who are into heavy physical activity or sports need to really pay good attention to torn rotator cuff symptoms. When the inflammation increases, then problems like frozen shoulder can even cause disability.
The best way to prevent torn rotator cuff symptoms from affecting your life is to get diagnosed and treated early. The diagnostic tools used to establish a torn rotator cuff include x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, arthograms and physical examination. The treatment depends on the severity of the injury and of the torn rotator cuff symptoms; these may include heat or cold, exercise and stretching, physical therapy and in very severe cases, steroids.
About the Author:
Tom Nicholson has spent years caring for sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome. You can click here to find out more about having asore wrist.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Your Questions About How To Overcome Shyness Overcoming Shyness
Sharon asks…
How to overcome shyness during oral presentations?
Oral presentation has always been my greatest fear. Every time I have to speak in front of a group, my body and voice start shaking uncontrollably. How to overcome this fear of speaking in public? Could it be a form of social anxiety? I get stressed out days before the presentations… What can I do?
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Oral presentation has always been my greatest fear. Every time I have to speak in front of a group, my body and voice start shaking uncontrollably. How to overcome this fear of speaking in public? Could it be a form of social anxiety? I get stressed out days before the presentations… What can I do?
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Can Exercises Relieve Carpal Tunnel Stress?
Do you have a burning sensation in your wrists or forearms? Do you type all day long until your fingers feel week and dysfunctional? Are you a construction worker who hammers all day long and have pains in your elbow? If so, these symptoms could be the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. For those who suffer from it, you understand the chronic pain and frustration that go along with the condition, and you'll do just about anything to get some relief even if that means surgery.
But surgery is extreme, and you really have to think whether it is worth it. The compression of the median nerve, which travels the length of the arm, is the main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. There is a point in the wrist where the ligaments of your arm are bound together by the transverse carpal ligament. This point is where the median nerve becomes compressed. The repetitive motions of some jobs and hardening of soft tissues in the hands cause the compression.
If you have had no luck with other treatments, surgery might be your best option to remedy your carpal tunnel syndrome. But if your livelihood depends on your hands being operational, surgery could cause major problems. The recuperation time can be nearly 2 months, or longer in some cases. Plus, carpal tunnel surgery is not cheap. The procedure can cost upwards of $10,000.
The surgery itself is not very difficult and is considered a "light surgery". It can be done with a twilight anesthetic and is as un-invasive as a surgery can be. However, any surgery can be risky no matter where it is. The hand is a delicate part of the body and one should be careful when considering having surgery on it.
With this surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is severed. Completely cutting this ligament instantly releases the pressure on the median nerve. Even though the patient can gain instant relief from this, the healing process will take a long time and you may be out of work for quite some time. Once healed, your hands and wrists should have less discomfort, and better motion. It should be kept in mind that there can be a loss of strength in your hands after the surgery.
With the risk and cost of the surgery, you will probably be glad to know that there are other ways to relieve your symptoms. There are many simple exercises you can find online or through a physical therapist that will relax the transverse carpal ligament. This will relieve pressure on the median nerve. Another thing you can do is to have your hands massaged. This will prevent tension in the soft tissues of the hand. Good posture and ergonomics while at work will also help keep pressure off your arms and hands.
Many people are surprised when they learn of these techniques to relieve carpal tunnel symptoms. So many act like surgery is the only option, and really surgery should not be gotten if it is at all avoidable. Trying less extreme methods before surgery is always a good idea. There have been people who have ended up with worse pain after surgery than they had before.
But surgery is extreme, and you really have to think whether it is worth it. The compression of the median nerve, which travels the length of the arm, is the main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. There is a point in the wrist where the ligaments of your arm are bound together by the transverse carpal ligament. This point is where the median nerve becomes compressed. The repetitive motions of some jobs and hardening of soft tissues in the hands cause the compression.
If you have had no luck with other treatments, surgery might be your best option to remedy your carpal tunnel syndrome. But if your livelihood depends on your hands being operational, surgery could cause major problems. The recuperation time can be nearly 2 months, or longer in some cases. Plus, carpal tunnel surgery is not cheap. The procedure can cost upwards of $10,000.
The surgery itself is not very difficult and is considered a "light surgery". It can be done with a twilight anesthetic and is as un-invasive as a surgery can be. However, any surgery can be risky no matter where it is. The hand is a delicate part of the body and one should be careful when considering having surgery on it.
With this surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is severed. Completely cutting this ligament instantly releases the pressure on the median nerve. Even though the patient can gain instant relief from this, the healing process will take a long time and you may be out of work for quite some time. Once healed, your hands and wrists should have less discomfort, and better motion. It should be kept in mind that there can be a loss of strength in your hands after the surgery.
With the risk and cost of the surgery, you will probably be glad to know that there are other ways to relieve your symptoms. There are many simple exercises you can find online or through a physical therapist that will relax the transverse carpal ligament. This will relieve pressure on the median nerve. Another thing you can do is to have your hands massaged. This will prevent tension in the soft tissues of the hand. Good posture and ergonomics while at work will also help keep pressure off your arms and hands.
Many people are surprised when they learn of these techniques to relieve carpal tunnel symptoms. So many act like surgery is the only option, and really surgery should not be gotten if it is at all avoidable. Trying less extreme methods before surgery is always a good idea. There have been people who have ended up with worse pain after surgery than they had before.
About the Author:
Most medical professionals and insurance companies insist on sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome trying alternative methods of treatment in easing their symptoms before trying carpal tunnel surgery. This is because CTS surgery is known for being an unreliable and unpredictable treatment. Learn all you can about natural, non-invasive treatments before considering surgery.
Your Questions About Love Shyness
Helen asks…
Love shyness?
every time i try to get close to some one i have a panick attack. what do i do??
J. Lynn answers:
I suffer with shyness, have done all my life, i am now 50, and still suffer, it has ruled my life, tried everything there is to over comeit, to no avail, i have now accepted that it is my personality and part of me, in my make up. Accepting it has eased my mind.
Mark asks…
How do I get over love-shyness?
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Love shyness?
every time i try to get close to some one i have a panick attack. what do i do??
J. Lynn answers:
I suffer with shyness, have done all my life, i am now 50, and still suffer, it has ruled my life, tried everything there is to over comeit, to no avail, i have now accepted that it is my personality and part of me, in my make up. Accepting it has eased my mind.
Mark asks…
How do I get over love-shyness?
I have been dating this guy [...] http://bit.ly/hz2Snb
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