May 19

May 19 Self-Assessment: The Ultimate "Back Beliefs" Calculator

When we create healthy habits, empowering ourselves by focusing on what is within our circle of control is where we must focus our time and attention.

To take a step towards focusing on what is within our circle of control for creating healthy habits, the CG Zest Wellness team welcomes you to the Back Beliefs Calculator, based on learnings from the NHS 24 MSK Help App.

Click here to access the Back Beliefs Calculator. Check it out to complete a self-assessment of where your mindset is in regards to your back pain and recovery.

When we can become aware of our beliefs, we can align ourselves to identifying which next action is our next right action.

For this blog post, a glimpse into the musculoskeletal (MSK) system is shared as well. MSK stands for "musculoskeletal", meaning the musculoskeletal system of the human body. The MSK system provides the form, structure, and movement of the body. It includes all of the bones, muscles, and joints in the body that serve as a framework for tissues and organs. In addition, a joint (or articulation) is a point of contact between bones, between a bone and cartilage, or between a bone and a tooth. Therefore, a musculoskeletal (MSK) disorder is any injury, disease, or problem with the bones, muscles, or joints.

We have 206 individual bones that make up the skeletal portion of the MSK system, and 700 named muscles make up the muscular portion of the MSK system! Each muscle is a discrete organ constructed of muscle tissue, blood vessels, tendons, and nerves.

In regards to the musculoskeletal system and healthcare, speak to your doctor as soon as possible if experience any of the following:

Unsteadiness or problems with balance when you walk.
Pain that gets worse and worse, seems to be spreading and has not improved within six weeks.
Feelings of heat, burning, numbness, swelling, shooting, or stabbing pains around the joint.
The appearance of lumps or bumps.
Lack of mobility, such as being unable to move your hand above your shoulder.

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