Franklin Spa Massage

Back Cushion
any ideas for lower back(cushion inbetween gone?

3 injections have been done & PT has been done also. @ wits end.feel like no hope.feel less of a wife and grandma.do need to lose weight,but i just cry

as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. i’m assuming the ‘cushion’ you are referring to is a disc that is worn away. this causes a problem because you lose the space between the two vertebrae and so there is no room for the nerves that exit between each vertebrae anymore. thus the nerves get ‘pinched’ and you end up with low Back Pain and usually pain, numbness, tingling, etc. into the leg(s)/buttocks. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.–normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can’t find relief with anything they try–including chiropractic.

but now there is a treatment that is perfect for that situation and the best part is: it’s non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven’t heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries. the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don’t give the same results).

my recommendation would be to research this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google “DRX9000″ to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it’s normal orientation and also rebuild its height–which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing.

this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven’t had surgery yet. i’ve had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that’s what my recommendation would be for you, especially since it seems you have exhausted all other options.. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems–there is a solution!!!

Back Cushion

What do they call those chairs that have no bottom part, but just a back support & armrest (cushions)?

It’s kind of like a floor chair, but its just a cushion that doesn’t have any seat. I want to put this on my futon that’s extended out so I can stretch my legs and be comfortable without having to fold it back up.

I think I know what you’re talking about. They are commonly called a “husband”, because of the way you snuggle back into them. I’m not sure of their real name, probably something boring like tv seat, or backrest.

Creating a Couch Slipcover : Finishing the Back Cushion Slipcover

Eye Remove
Are me eyes supposed to go red when i remove eye makeup?

I use black mascara, black eyeliner (on the top and bottom), but when i remove it, it takes me ages and my eyes always end up really red.

wow. this used to happen to me.

you will need:
2 cotton pads for cosmetics
baby oil (if you dont have it, you can get it at any drugs store
for under 5$)

1. pour some baby oil on one cotton pad. but make sure its wet.
2. using that, rub it gentally on your eyes, with your eyes closed.

3 if you have to get stuff off the bottom lid, fold the cotton pad in half and use the crease to clean your bottom lid with your eyes open.

repeat those 3 steps with the other cotton pad.

i use baby oil because it is very gentle, like for a baby.

Eye Remove

What is the best thing to use to remove eye liner, mascara, and eye shadow?

Something that doesn’t make your eye hurt or hurt your eye, whether it gets in your eye or not. And please only suggest things you have tried that work well.

I use Mary Kay eye makeup remover. You just put a bit on a cotton square, hold it in place over your eye for 10-15 seconds then wipe it off. Best one I’ve ever used.

Natural Eye Makeup Remover

Pillow Massage
Question about volts, adapters, and electrical items?

I have misplaced the adapter for my massage pillow. Near the slot for the adapter it says “12V DC”.

no, you need a 12 VDC adaptor, and one that has enough current capability, and good enough regulation to match the original.

Go back to the manufacturer and get a new one.

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Pillow Massage

Infant massage… your thoughts?

I’m taking my 6.5 month old daughter to an infant massage class tonight. When I registered for the class the lady gave me a quizical look when I told her my daughter’s age. Do you think she is too old to be massaged?

I have started massaging my baby on my own – without any class or anything. I made it part of her bedtime “routine”, though I don’t know how good I am at it. I guess the infant massage class is more for younger babies? Ehhh…who cares. You’ll learn some new techniques and things that you can do to help soothe your daughter maybe. I think you’re fine.

Wood Massage Pillow – The Wellness Cafe at Norma Kamali

Water Based
What’s the best non toxic water based acrylic paint for decorating wooden tables that will be used for meals?

I would like to paint children’s designs on tables that will be used in a magical classroom for eating on. I suppose they will have to be sealed with a water based polyurethane of some sort, but mostly I need to know the best brand of paints to get the most beautiful colors. Any experienced furniture painters out there?

I used liquitex brand acrylics when painting a table for a local coffee shop and it turned out beautifully. Personally I find golden brand acrylics too thick but their colors are wonderful. Liquitex is a little thinner which is good for covering large areas. I’ve never had much of a problem with fading over time either. For the most part acrylic paints are pretty non-toxic to my knowledge, also whatever coating you put on the table to protect the paintings will provide a protective barrier against any leeching of pigments.

The only thing I will caution you against is that the knot holes in the wood actually shows through the paint over time. When I did my project If I had primed the table with a good coat of gesso that could have been avoided, so prime your tables well

Water Based

What minimum temperature is required for water-based primer to dry?

I’ve been caught inside for days now because of bad weather, but I actually want to paint the house. My next step is priming the doors and window frames with water-based primer. The weather is stormy and wet, with temperatures between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius. The doors and window frames would be dry though, as they are under the roof. Can I just go ahead, or is it going to turn into a mess?

It is too cold and damp for the primer to dry correctly. The surface will dry before the primer has a chance to adhere to the surface properly. In other words, go find something else to do. How about painting indoors for a while?

All Over Screen printing large prints w/ water based ink DVD part 9

Relax Equipment
What size tank should i get for a begginer?How much gallons? Do i need to buy a tank built with a light, hood?

I love fish! i think there really pretty and relaxing. So i planned to buy a fish tank. But think its too much work cleaning the tank and scrubbing the tank. And there are soo many equipments and products like food, gravel, gravel cleaner, filter, pump,airstone,lights,ornaments.. i need to buy !!!!

I would buy a kit that has most of the things you need. A 10 gallon is a nice size for a beginner until you see if you like keeping fish. Most pet stores and even Walmart have packaged kits that include the tank with hood & lights, the filter, sometimes a heater, and some other accessories to get you started.

You really don’t need a pump and airstone with your tank if you have a hang on back type filter. You’ll need to get a gravel vacuum though but they are only about $4 for a small one.

Once you get your tank you will need to cycle it before you add fish. http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/misc/fishlesscycling.html

Do some research on the types of fish you want. A basic rule of thumb is to put about 1″ of fish per gallon of water. Not that you can put a 10″ fish in a 10 gallon tank but you could have 5 guppies, or 4 platies or 3 mollies. That idea based on their adult size.

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Relax Equipment

Gift for someone undergoing a minor surgery?

For complicated health reasons, my dad has to undergo a vasectomy next week. I can’t figure out what to get him as a “get well” gift. Here is some information:

besides giving your dad HUGS and WELL WISHES,…..why don’t you try to give him Chinese bamboo…They are small and don’t grow much..they look very preety and remain live for atleast 4-5 years….Their significance in China is that IT MAKES A PERSON HEALTHY AND WEALTHY (thats why its holy)..

let me know what did U choose..

Head Scalp Massage Equipment Massager Stress Relax

Conair Massaging
where can i get 220 volts plug-in products?

Hi,

I would doubt you could, at least not from dodgy grey market shops which would offer no better product than they can probably buy domestically themselves.

Get them non electrical gifts, or gift certificates for Indian retailers of such products.

Conair Massaging

Conair Massage Chair

Shiatsu Foot
Can a fellow CMT help me w/ ergonomics?

I am six feet tall, long-legged and long-waisted, and thus I have a terrible time staying in a kneeling lunge while doing shiatsu; to deliver straight-arm softening or point-work, I practically have to do the splits to reach my client.

Shiatsu kills me too, because I don’t have as much skill when my height is compromised. I give shiatsu on a Massage Table. The only difference is that the pressure isn’t quite as deep, but when I lower my table to the farthest possible position, it is low enough. You can also learn to give table shiatsu – and position yourself on the table. Your client will relax much more easily once you have mastered this and aren’t fumbling around them. Remember they are trying to relax.

If that’s impossible, try the one knee stance. This gives you the right improvised height, with the control and cushion of one bended knee. The other leg can bend with the crus underneath the bent leg. I can’t describe it – too bad I can’t draw a picture.

Shiatsu Foot

what’s your favorite type(s) of massage therapy?

my faves: foot reflexology, thai, swedish & shiatsu.
nothing erotic or sexual please!

swedish

The Sharper Image MSG-F110 Shiatsu Foot Massager

Massager Pulse
she did it infront of us at my sleepover ?

sooooo. last night i had a spa sleepover and we had loads of nail polishes and stuff and we had several foot baths and wax parafin things and a lady did our pedicures and eye brows and all that stuff and Back Massage things on the couch and there was a Hand Held electonic massager and it was crazy strong like it pulsed really strongly like big vibrations on this knob thing and it tickled our back and stuff and she did it on her boobs.
And she was acting like it was extremely pkeasureable. Like it was masturbation but yet she was doing it right in front of is and I’m like uh, okay?! But was that masturbation? That’s my question. Second question: when every body left the next day I tried it on m boobs and it was amazing and I tried it on my v. What else can I do with it? Any tips and tricks?

Okay sooooooo…..whats ur point

Massager Pulse

I can’t orgasm, help me?

I use a massager, and once i get it pulsing, i just stop. its almost like i get turned off. help me.
What can i do???
thanks

it could be that you do not feel comfortable having sex with machinery try using your fingers and some warm Massage Oil, lite some scented candles and relax

Electronic Pulse Massager — Electrostimulation Magnetotherapy

Basalt Back
Roaring Fork Valley Horse back riders!?

I know this is a shot in the dark that anyone from my area ( roaring fork valley- glenwood springs, basalt, carbondale, aspen) would read this but if im lucky : I was wondering if anyone knows of any good trail rides to take my horse on. Hes a little out of shape/ a little green and we are working on getting back into the swing of things so I am looking for a easy, calm, not-populated place to take him where he can just learn to relax and get back into the swing. Thanks so much!

Kelsey, you aren’t far from the Windstar Land Conservancy, and they allow horses on the land there from time to time. I would give them a call and ask about their policies. Windstar is a thousand plus acres of mostly undeveloped wilderness that’s located in the mountains near Snowmass. It was co-founded in 1976 as a school and environmental education center by Akido master Thomas Crum and singer/environmentalist John Denver.( Denver bought the land with the proceeds from some of his early albums and gave it to the Conservancy shortly after he purchased it.) I’ve been to Windstar once, and I know there are trails in the woods and the aspen grove there. If you went with a buddy (which I recommend, because it is dangerous to ride alone in a place like that) then you could probably spend quite a while roaming the trails. There are no roads there except for the driveway that leads into the place, but there is a nice lake on the property where your horse can get a drink. Windstar is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year, including Christmas, and admission is free. ( That was the way Denver wanted it- and what he wanted, he got.) So I would give them a call and find out when you can go. One other note: They do have volunteer work weekends a few times a year at Windstar, such as over the 4th of July weekend. They also operate a mini-camp for kids in the summer. If you don’t want to be around a crowd when you are there, you may want to plan your visit for a quieter time.

Good luck- I hope this helps.

Basalt Back

The huge trough down the center of the mid-ocean ridge is where..?

a. the Hawaiian Island chain formed
b. two continental plates converge
c. molten basalt subducts back into the Earth.
d. the actual plate boundary is located

d

Beyblade Basalt Horogium Unboxing

Hot Stone
Would a Hot Stone massage be a good gift for Mother’s Day?

My mom never had a massage done and I’m thinking of getting her a gift certificate to the spa to get a Hot Stone massage done. Do you think she’ll like it??

I think that is a pretty sweet idea. Whatever you give your mother, she will appreciate it and know that it is the thought that counts. I am making my mom a mix CD, full of songs that she likes, and songs that I like and I think will have a meaning to her. I also put a bunch of songs on it from my childhood, like a lullaby song called Greensleeves. I used to get to sleep by that song. Do you think this is a good idea? I hope that your mom likes her massage. It is very relaxing, I have heard. Good luck!

Hot Stone

Where within the Health and beauty industry would Hot stone Therapy be used ?

Apart from beauty salons and spas and looking for more information if any other profession would use this treatment ?

Anywhere that does massages will more then most likely do hot stone therapy.
You can also buy your own “At home”
kit through conair.

Jahcoustix – hot stone