Bryan wrote:

> Prescription orthotic inserts are one of the best
> purchases I've ever made. My feet used to hurt every day. Sure,
> losing 25# helped immensely, but the pedorthics rock. If your feet
> hurt, get thee to a podiatrist. My feet feel 20 years younger.
>
> --Bryan

Orthotics should be reserved for people who truly need them - most
people can strengthen their feet and, if they need orthotics, that need
can be only temporary until whatever injury has healed. Strength is the
mother of all physical attributes, and being strong includes having
strong feet.

-S-

On Feb 21, 12:37*pm, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
> Bryan wrote:
> > Prescription orthotic inserts are one of the best
> > purchases I've ever made. *My feet used to hurt every day. *Sure,
> > losing 25# helped immensely, but the pedorthics rock. *If your feet
> > hurt, get thee to a podiatrist. *My feet feel 20 years younger.
>
> > --Bryan
>
> Orthotics should be reserved for people who truly need them - most
> people can strengthen their feet and, if they need orthotics, that need
> can be only temporary until whatever injury has healed. *Strength is the
> mother of all physical attributes, and being strong includes having
> strong feet.
>
> -S-

Well if Bryan's feet hurt everyday before the orthotics, this is
probably an indication that he needed them. He may have some permanent
alteration of the shape of his feet, for which a correctly sized and
shaped orthotic footbed would be therapeutic.

Not everyone has foot problems that can be cured simply my
strengthening the feet.

John Kuthe...

On Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:42:38 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

>On Feb 21, 12:37*pm, "Steve Freides" > wrote:
>> Bryan wrote:
>> > Prescription orthotic inserts are one of the best
>> > purchases I've ever made. *My feet used to hurt every day. *Sure,
>> > losing 25# helped immensely, but the pedorthics rock. *If your feet
>> > hurt, get thee to a podiatrist. *My feet feel 20 years younger.
>>
>> > --Bryan
>>
>> Orthotics should be reserved for people who truly need them - most
>> people can strengthen their feet and, if they need orthotics, that need
>> can be only temporary until whatever injury has healed. *Strength is the
>> mother of all physical attributes, and being strong includes having
>> strong feet.
>>
>> -S-
>
>Well if Bryan's feet hurt everyday before the orthotics, this is
>probably an indication that he needed them. He may have some permanent
>alteration of the shape of his feet, for which a correctly sized and
>shaped orthotic footbed would be therapeutic.
>
>Not everyone has foot problems that can be cured simply my
>strengthening the feet.
>
>John Kuthe...

Everyone can benefit from orthotics because everyone has some sort of
skeletal abnormality... did yoose know that no one has ever born with
both legs the same length, typically there is minimally 1/4"
difference, usually more. Almost all professional atheletes wear
orthotics and/or have orthopedic footwear custom made. It's very
important to have ones newborn examined by a licensed orthopedist so
that abnormalities can as much as possible be corrected before they
worsen permanently. Most people who have back problems it's because
their parents didn't have their feet checked as infants. It used to
be that every neighborhood had orthopedic shoe stores that catered to
infants but nowadays everyone shops for their infant's shoes at
Walmart and second hand stores... footwear should never be handed down
to other children.

On Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:37:19 -0500, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> Bryan wrote:
>
> > Prescription orthotic inserts are one of the best
> > purchases I've ever made. My feet used to hurt every day. Sure,
> > losing 25# helped immensely, but the pedorthics rock. If your feet
> > hurt, get thee to a podiatrist. My feet feel 20 years younger.
> >
> > --Bryan
>
> Orthotics should be reserved for people who truly need them - most
> people can strengthen their feet and, if they need orthotics, that need
> can be only temporary until whatever injury has healed. Strength is the
> mother of all physical attributes, and being strong includes having
> strong feet.
>
NB replaced his boots and his aching feet had a miracle recovery. I
forget what brand his new ones were, but he mentioned it here in a
post last year.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Most people who have back problems it's because
> their parents didn't have their feet checked as infants.

Ok...here we go... an argument between 2 ppl that don't know squat about the
subject. hahaha

My doctor told me that most back problems are a result of an imbalance
between the back muscles and the stomach muscles. Everyone is always
bending over each day and most back muscles are fairly strong. Very few ppl
have strong abbs though. You have to do situps/crunches to strengthen them.

He told me this when I was in there with a sore back problem. And I had had
back problems for years. After it healed, I started doing the situps and
I've never had back problems since.

It worked for me, so I have to believe he was correct.

Gary

On 21/02/2012 3:14 PM, Gary wrote:
> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>> Most people who have back problems it's because
>> their parents didn't have their feet checked as infants.
>
> Ok...here we go... an argument between 2 ppl that don't know squat about the
> subject. hahaha
>
> My doctor told me that most back problems are a result of an imbalance
> between the back muscles and the stomach muscles. Everyone is always
> bending over each day and most back muscles are fairly strong. Very few ppl
> have strong abbs though. You have to do situps/crunches to strengthen them.
>
> He told me this when I was in there with a sore back problem. And I had had
> back problems for years. After it healed, I started doing the situps and
> I've never had back problems since.
>
> It worked for me, so I have to believe he was correct.
>
That is an interesting theory, but I don't know if it is valid. There
are other muscles in and around the spine to provide the sort of balance
he is talking about. FWIW, hurt my back at work about 15 years ago. I
fell off a truck and pulled some lumbar muscles. I was sent to
physiotherapy and got a bunch of massage and ultrasound treatment, and a
lot of exercises. I started off with a few but it seemed that each week
they added another exercise and more reps. They had a machine with a
series of weights and pulleys strapped to my ankles to be moved forward,
backward, left and right, sitting on a big ball and lifting my feet, and
a bunch of others.... but no sit-ups or crunches. I spent a lot of time
walking on a treadmill.

I was in off work and going to physio and or the gym for two months. I
still do a lot of walking., 2-3 miles per day and swimming. My back is
in good shape. Between then and now I took equestrian jumping lessons
for 7 years. I broke a collar bone and a rib, and one time my back was
really sore after a nasty fall...... but only for about 6 hours. I
soaked in a hot tub and took a coupe extra strength Tylenol and by
dinner time my back was no longer sore. I confess.... I don't do crunches.

Gary > writes:

> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>> Most people who have back problems it's because
>> their parents didn't have their feet checked as infants.
>
> Ok...here we go... an argument between 2 ppl that don't know squat about the
> subject. hahaha
>
> My doctor told me that most back problems are a result of an imbalance
> between the back muscles and the stomach muscles. Everyone is always
> bending over each day and most back muscles are fairly strong. Very few ppl
> have strong abbs though. You have to do situps/crunches to strengthen them.
>
> He told me this when I was in there with a sore back problem. And I had had
> back problems for years. After it healed, I started doing the situps and
> I've never had back problems since.
>
> It worked for me, so I have to believe he was correct.

Whereas I haven't done a situp since highschool (1972), and my back is
fine.
--
David Dyer-Bennet, ; http://dd-b.net/
Snapshots: http://dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/data/
Photos: http://dd-b.net/photography/gallery/
Dragaera: http://dragaera.info

On 2/21/2012 3:14 PM, Gary wrote:

> My doctor told me that most back problems are a result of an imbalance
> between the back muscles and the stomach muscles. Everyone is always
> bending over each day and most back muscles are fairly strong. Very few ppl
> have strong abbs though. You have to do situps/crunches to strengthen them.
>
> He told me this when I was in there with a sore back problem. And I had had
> back problems for years. After it healed, I started doing the situps and
> I've never had back problems since.
>
> It worked for me, so I have to believe he was correct.

My physical therapist is trying to help me strengthen my core to correct
my back problem, or to at least make healing from surgery quicker. It
makes a lot of sense when they explain how your core and your back work
together. Even if you just practice tucking in your abs and gluts on a
regular basis it makes a difference.

On Feb 25, 8:24*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 2/21/2012 3:14 PM, Gary wrote:
>
> > * My doctor told me that most back problems are a result of an imbalance
> > between the back muscles and the stomach muscles. *Everyone is always
> > bending over each day and most back muscles are fairly strong. *Very few ppl
> > have strong abbs though. *You have to do situps/crunches to strengthen them.
>
> > He told me this when I was in there with a sore back problem. And I had had
> > back problems for years. *After it healed, I started doing the situps and
> > I've never had back problems since.
>
> > It worked for me, so I have to believe he was correct.
>
> My physical therapist is trying to help me strengthen my core to correct
> my back problem, or to at least make healing from surgery quicker. It
> makes a lot of sense when they explain how your core and your back work
> together. *Even if you just practice tucking in your abs and gluts on a
> regular basis it makes a difference.

If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
back extensions with low weight. I do the tucking in abs thing many
times a day. That also works out the lower back, since the back
muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. I
don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
above the waist.

--Bryan

On 2/25/2012 11:47 PM, Bryan wrote:

> If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
> back extensions with low weight. I do the tucking in abs thing many
> times a day. That also works out the lower back, since the back
> muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. I
> don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
> that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
> above the waist.

My PT used to have me do crunches but after my lumbar diagnosis, he said
not to do them. Some other stretches and strengthening he also
discontinued after the diagnosis.

Body fat situation has gotten worse as the condition has progressed but
it's hard to stay active now. I can't walk long distances though have
tried and I have a treadmill in my living room. I was using it more
when the epidural was working, but it's worn off again to almost the
same pain level as before I had it. Time for another one.

On Feb 25, 11:55*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 2/25/2012 11:47 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
> > back extensions with low weight. *I do the tucking in abs thing many
> > times a day. *That also works out the lower back, since the back
> > muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. *I
> > don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
> > that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
> > above the waist.
>
> My PT used to have me do crunches but after my lumbar diagnosis, he said
> not to do them. Some other stretches and strengthening he also
> discontinued after the diagnosis.
>
> Body fat situation has gotten worse as the condition has progressed but
> it's hard to stay active now. *I can't walk long distances though have
> tried and I have a treadmill in my living room. *I was using it more
> when the epidural was working, but it's worn off again to almost the
> same pain level as before I had it. *Time for another one.

Have you tried going ketogenic? I know it seems nutty by
*conventional wisdom," but the way to reduce body fat is to eat more
fat and drastically restrict carbs. My feet used to hurt every day.
Between getting pedorthics and losing weight, they don't hurt
anymore. Thinner is better.

--Bryan

On Feb 26, 12:29*am, Bryan > wrote:
> On Feb 25, 11:55*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>
>
>
> > On 2/25/2012 11:47 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > > If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
> > > back extensions with low weight. *I do the tucking in abs thing many
> > > times a day. *That also works out the lower back, since the back
> > > muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. *I
> > > don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
> > > that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
> > > above the waist.
>
> > My PT used to have me do crunches but after my lumbar diagnosis, he said
> > not to do them. Some other stretches and strengthening he also
> > discontinued after the diagnosis.
>
> > Body fat situation has gotten worse as the condition has progressed but
> > it's hard to stay active now. *I can't walk long distances though have
> > tried and I have a treadmill in my living room. *I was using it more
> > when the epidural was working, but it's worn off again to almost the
> > same pain level as before I had it. *Time for another one.
>
> Have you tried going ketogenic? *I know it seems nutty by
> *conventional wisdom," but the way to reduce body fat is to eat more
> fat and drastically restrict carbs. *My feet used to hurt every day.
> Between getting pedorthics and losing weight, they don't hurt
> anymore. *Thinner is better.
>
> --Bryan

Or eating drastically less and exercising drastically more? That is
not only conventional wisdom it is also what we as humans are
evolutionarily adapted to. It's only in the past 100 years that the
majority of humans has had easy access to far too much food and the
ability to live our lives with doing much or any substantial exercise.
Look at pics of crowds 50-100 years ago and you can see how large
groups of people are substantially thinner. But right now in the
country we are up to obesity rates of 30% or more in an ever
increasing number of states!

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obes...maps/index.htm

Low-carb ketogenic dieting may be best for some (particular
diabetics), but the vast majority of people would benefit greatly from
just eating a whole lot less and exercising a whole lot more! Nothing
wrong with not cleaning your plate, despite what mommy told you!! She
lied about a lot of other tings too. ;-)

John Kuthe...

On Feb 26, 9:18*am, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 26, 12:29*am, Bryan > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Feb 25, 11:55*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>
> > > On 2/25/2012 11:47 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> > > > If you use the machines in a workout room, you can do ab crunches and
> > > > back extensions with low weight. *I do the tucking in abs thing many
> > > > times a day. *That also works out the lower back, since the back
> > > > muscles must balance out the abs, otherwise you'd bend forward. *I
> > > > don't know what your body fat situation is, but less is better, though
> > > > that's usually more an issue with men, who tend to store more fat
> > > > above the waist.
>
> > > My PT used to have me do crunches but after my lumbar diagnosis, he said
> > > not to do them. Some other stretches and strengthening he also
> > > discontinued after the diagnosis.
>
> > > Body fat situation has gotten worse as the condition has progressed but
> > > it's hard to stay active now. *I can't walk long distances though have
> > > tried and I have a treadmill in my living room. *I was using it more
> > > when the epidural was working, but it's worn off again to almost the
> > > same pain level as before I had it. *Time for another one.
>
> > Have you tried going ketogenic? *I know it seems nutty by
> > *conventional wisdom," but the way to reduce body fat is to eat more
> > fat and drastically restrict carbs. *My feet used to hurt every day.
> > Between getting pedorthics and losing weight, they don't hurt
> > anymore. *Thinner is better.
>
> > --Bryan
>
> Or eating drastically less and exercising drastically more? That is
> not only conventional wisdom it is also what we as humans are
> evolutionarily adapted to. It's only in the past 100 years that the
> majority of humans has had easy access to far too much food and the
> ability to live our lives with doing much or any substantial exercise.
> Look at pics of crowds 50-100 years ago and you can see how large
> groups of people are substantially thinner. But right now in the
> country we are up to obesity rates of 30% or more in an ever
> increasing number of states!
>
> http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obes...maps/index.htm
>
> Low-carb ketogenic dieting may be best for some (particular
> diabetics), but the vast majority of people would benefit greatly from
> just eating a whole lot less and exercising a whole lot more! Nothing
> wrong with not cleaning your plate, despite what mommy told you!! She
> lied about a lot of other tings too. ;-)
>
> John Kuthe...

Phone. Really.

On Feb 26, 10:10*am, BillyZoom > wrote:
....
>
> > John Kuthe...
>
> Phone. Really.

Go away. Really.

On Feb 26, 11:29*am, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 26, 10:10*am, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
>
>
> > > John Kuthe...
>
> > Phone. Really.
>
> Go away. Really.

Is it that Bryan won't talk to you in person anymore? We all
understand you're extremely queer for him. But can't you guys pick up
a phone. Most of your exchanges here don't even mean anything to
anyone else. "Remember...remember when I wrote the lyrics to heroin
on...". No. None of us do. Why don't you call Bryan about it. Then
only one person would be desperately bored.

On Feb 26, 7:52*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
....

Get stuffed, BillyYabo!

John Kuthe...

On Feb 26, 7:52*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> On Feb 26, 11:29*am, John Kuthe > wrote:
>
> > On Feb 26, 10:10*am, BillyZoom > wrote:
> > ...
>
> > > > John Kuthe...
>
> > > Phone. Really.
>
> > Go away. Really.
>
> Is it that Bryan won't talk to you in person anymore? We all
> understand you're extremely queer for him.

Why do you frame the whole thing in a homophobic light? I can assure
you that if I were *** or bi, I would be openly so, and whatever
faults I might find with John, he is not a bigoted homophobe, and if
he were *** or bi, I'm certain he'd be open about it too. Is it hard
for you to imagine male/male relationships that have no homosexual
component? I won't go so far as to suggest that your homophobia is a
result of trying to deny your own same sex attractions, but why the
heck would a straight guy object to other guys being ***? Shit, I
wish that most other guys were ***. More women for me.

> But can't you guys pick up
> a phone. Most of your exchanges here don't even mean anything to
> anyone else. "Remember...remember when I wrote the lyrics to heroin
> on...". No. None of us do. Why don't you call Bryan about it. Then
> only one person would be desperately bored.

Why do you read posts that you admit you find boring?

One thing that is anything *but* boring is the 3rd movement of the
Brahms 4th Symphony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJVIu1IhopY
Most folks would probably be more familiar with Rick Wakeman's take
on it from the Yes album, *Fragile*, called Cans and Brahms, than with
the original. He did it justice. Fragile was a masterpiece, that
included *South Side of the Sky* and *Roundabout*, and other good
material.

--Bryan

On Feb 26, 9:13*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 26, 7:52*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
> Get stuffed, BillyYabo!
>
> John Kuthe...

You never know who you're going to run into on the Internet, do you
John? You ran into the wrong person. Your mincing queer routine may
work with a lot of people. It doesn't go over so well in the
workplace. A place you'll never see again because I can't let you
bring down morale in healthcare with your poisonous attitude. I tried
to be subtle in telling you, but you're just too ****ing stupid to get
it. Your "career" is over.

On Feb 27, 7:47*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
....

Yadda yadda yadda BillyAsshole!

No one believes you here, because by going to all your posts they can
easily see that you're an asshole to everyone!

Do you even have a career? HA! Maybe you're in an institution,
involuntarily committed? ;-)

John Kuthe...

On Feb 27, 9:32*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 27, 7:47*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
> Yadda yadda yadda BillyAsshole!
>
> No one believes you here, because by going to all your posts they can
> easily see that you're an asshole to everyone!
>
> Do you even have a career? HA! Maybe you're in an institution,
> involuntarily committed? ;-)
>
> John Kuthe...

So, you're not being passed over for jobs without understanding why?
Interesting. I'm laughing at you. I'm sad to say the people I've been
talking to don't really see the humor in it. Your career is over,
mincy.

On Feb 27, 8:48*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
....

Krampus has your number, BillyWankstain!

;-)

On Feb 27, 9:49*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 27, 8:48*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
> Krampus has your number, BillyWankstain!
>
> ;-)

And a lot of recruiters have yours.

On Feb 27, 9:20*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
....

WAH!!!!

John Kuthe...

On Feb 27, 10:30*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 27, 9:20*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
> WAH!!!!
>
> John Kuthe...

Again, what do you even mean? Do you have a job? Do you wonder why you
don't? Ask me.

On Feb 27, 10:30*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Feb 27, 9:20*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> ...
>
> WAH!!!!
>
> John Kuthe...

So, no real comment on my point, Johny? Are the recruiters beating
your door down? Or is there an eerie silence? Like maybe they know who
you are? Such a waste of education. I mean, you would have failed
anyway, but to not even get the opportunities now...it's just sad. On
the plus side, you are somewhat well known now. You've really made an
impression. I didn't even need to say anything. Just "google him".

On Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:36 -0800 (PST), BillyZoom
> wrote:

>On Feb 27, 10:30*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
>> On Feb 27, 9:20*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
>> ...
>>
>> WAH!!!!
>>
>> John Kuthe...
>
>So, no real comment on my point, Johny? Are the recruiters beating
>your door down? Or is there an eerie silence? Like maybe they know who
>you are? Such a waste of education. I mean, you would have failed
>anyway, but to not even get the opportunities now...it's just sad. On
>the plus side, you are somewhat well known now. You've really made an
>impression. I didn't even need to say anything. Just "google him".

For grins I did google him. He'll never get a job.

In 2007 he was quoted saying this in a St. Louis bicycle forum:

<http://stlbiking.com/forum/index.php/topic/7028-why-john-kuthe-likes-the-city/>

"I pick all the laws I choose to obey! I am my ruler, not law. I make
my own choices, my own decisions, etc. and just because a particular
act happens to be in accordance with the laws is NOT the be-all and
end-all factor that decides my decision as to whether to engage in
that act or not."

On that same page some told him:

"why don't you do a little more riding a lot less pontificating on
this website."

It should be obvious why he can't get a job with that stuff out there
and there's more including pictures of what a dork he looks like.

Lou

On Mar 2, 11:52*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:36 -0800 (PST), BillyZoom
>
> > wrote:
> >On Feb 27, 10:30*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> >> On Feb 27, 9:20*pm, BillyZoom > wrote:
> >> ...
>
> >> WAH!!!!
>
> >> John Kuthe...
>
> >So, no real comment on my point, Johny? Are the recruiters beating
> >your door down? Or is there an eerie silence? Like maybe they know who
> >you are? Such a waste of education. I mean, you would have failed
> >anyway, but to not even get the opportunities now...it's just sad. On
> >the plus side, you are somewhat well known now. You've really made an
> >impression. I didn't even need to say anything. Just "google him".
>
> For grins I did google him. *He'll never get a job.
>
> In 2007 he was quoted saying this in a St. Louis bicycle forum:
>
> <http://stlbiking.com/forum/index.php/topic/7028-why-john-kuthe-likes-...>
>
> "I pick all the laws I choose to obey! I am my ruler, not law. I make
> my own choices, my own decisions, etc. and just because a particular
> act happens to be in accordance with the laws is NOT the be-all and
> end-all factor that decides my decision as to whether to engage in
> that act or not."
>
> On that same page some told him:
>
> "why don't you do a little more riding a lot less pontificating on
> this website."
>
> It should be obvious why he can't get a job with that stuff out there
> and there's more including pictures of what a dork he looks like.
>
> Lou

The comments I was given through email were, "are you sure this man
has a BSN? He has basic knowledge gaps". "People like this can't be
trusted with patient information. It's people like him that can ruin a
healthcare organization". "We're a Magnet hospital. There is no way I
would risk him poisoning out nursing atmosphere". " Can I share this
with other recruiters I know? We have to keep him out of healthcare".

Yes. The Answer is Yes.