Bones & Joints

By Dr. Jolie BookspanA degenerating disc, or one that is slipped (herniated) can be painful and frightening. Divers may be told to give up diving, or they may find they…

Exercises for Abs No More Crunches! No More Back Pain! By Dr. Jolie Bookspan Why "Do" Abs? Most people don't know what abs specifically "do" or how. You've heard that…

Bad Diving PracticesThe Diving Doc that Harvard University calls "The St. Jude of the Joints" shows you how to save your back from common bad practicesThis is Part III of…

Back ExercisesThis is part II of "No More Back Pain." Part I explained how the majority of back pain comes from bad standing, sitting, lifting, and carrying habits. The relentless…

You Don't "Just Have To Live With It"The Diving Doc that Harvard University calls "The St. Jude of the Joints" shows you how to save your back from common bad…

Diving With Unoperated Disc DiseaseDiving with un-operated herniated disc disease is thought by some authorities to constitute a contra-indication to scuba diving. However, post surgical and healed vertebral fusions generally…

General ConsiderationsDisqualification of divers with musculoskeletal injuries, surgery and inflammations should be considered during the period of an incompletely healed fracture, sprain, ligamentous injury or inflammatory process for several reasons;the…

Knee or Hip ReplacementThere should be no diving limitations or restrictions placed on diving with a knee or hip replacement, or any other metallic inserts or implants. The effects of…

A chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by dryness of the mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes and often associated with rheumatic disorders sharing certain autoimmune features (eg,…

Medical Conditions affect the safety of divers in the following ways:The effect the condition has on organs vital to safe diving (central nervous system, heart, lungs, ears, eyes)The limitation of…