Here are two comments from this very motivational clip I saw recently while challenging myself again in sport from my early years.

NBA star Gilbert Arenas in this clip … ” if you wanna be good , you gotta keep at it , while youre resting someone out there is working in the world ”

NBA star Ray Allen in this clip … ” What most people dont see is the work the goes into that shot ”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzO-vE17mhU&NR=1

Hope everyone enjoys it and gets as much as I did from it.
I may just forward this up the chain of comand.

Your site has done so much for me so I hope this tidbit proves valuable for you in some way.

If you are interested in improving your strength I may have the perfect tool for your self described type A personality. Short, measurable, and intense workouts that work.

http://1repgym.com/

I am 46 and have used an older model since 2005 with very satisfying results.
I would be happy to give you my number if you would like a first hand description.

Thanks again for all you do,

Miles

Ergonomics in a traders office is a must !

(watching the video of your office Don is very revealing and its not a surprise to see how much pain you have experienced over the years)

You will discover that if you change your ergonomics… ie: the screen positioning, your seating, the keyboard set up, and foot positioning…You will be eliminating the “CAUSE” that lead you to massages, chiropractic and other care.

Here are some sites that have helped me.

http://ergonomics.about.com/od/office/ss/computer_setup.htm
http://www.humanscale.com/products/category_detail.cfm?category=seating
http://www.humanscale.com/form_function/ergonomics_of_work.cfm

Once back pain starts, we all have tried to power through it…and we search high and low for a lasting solution.

This has helped me and potentially can help others.

http://www.egoscue.com/ check out “Pain Free” at your PC
http://shop.egoscue.com/images/PainFreePC(1).jpg

After you get better… you might want to incorporate a simple 10 min plan into your trading routine….

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/10_minute_trainer.do?gclid=COLrtMTF5akCFQSt7Qod0lNPWg&code=SEM_GOOGLE_TMT&extcmp=gf08940de7acde4f&ef_id=ybNOEJHy3AwAAI5Y:20110703160013:s

This by far has been the most help.

Tallyho!

Ever since wrestling with a high school state champion my own back has bothered me. I am exceptionally tall, overweight, work with my back in hobbies and for pay. Lots of back pain. I’ve done rolfing, massage, yoga, stretching. I’ve put capsaicin cream on areas of pain, enjoyed bee sting therapies, and tried other stuff.

What has given me the best pain free days in life the past year and a half? Karate with lots of cardio, serious body weight based strength training, and all that goes with the lessons. I feel great, move well with greater grace, and no longer have to sit in front of the trading screen to get my kicks in…

The human body is amazing, I say poorly designed to sit in front of a computer all day. I say get out and challenge yourself physically.

I’ve enjoyed the writings of Dean Karnazes and other ultramarathoners of his ilk to motivate.

Mine of course dealth with the upper back, but links to the two sites are below. I’ve been communicating with Nancy (first link), which was the first one I came across, and have a call with her on Tuesday.

http://www.tacoma-massage-therapy.com/upper-back-pain-stretches.html

http://www.spradlinbodyworks.com/burningshoulderpain.html

Don

Enjoyed this post very much and given I too, suffer from a severe lower back pain and having tried all the other modalities, I was wondering if you would be kind enough to let me know what the two Websites you referred to in your post are?

Much obliged,
–Tom