Category: Chronic Pain

Dry Needling: A Potential Relief for Headache Sufferers

Dry Needling: A Potential Relief for Headache Sufferers

Dry Needling: A Potential Relief for Headache Sufferers Headaches, a common ailment affecting many, can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. While various treatments are available, dry needling has emerged as a promising option for those seeking relief. This blog explores how dry needling can help alleviate headaches, providing insights into its mechanisms and […]

Chronic Pain, Dry Needling, TMJ

The NHL and EDS

When the Body Says No: A Hand Therapist’s Perspective on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Chaz Lucius’s Story As a Certified Hand Therapist, I work closely with individuals navigating the challenges of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. So when I read the recent statement from Chaz Lucius—a talented young hockey player retiring due to a diagnosis of […]

Chronic Pain, EDS
Understanding Your Pain

Understanding Your Pain

Understanding Your Pain Let’s start with the basics, what is pain exactly? Pain is our brain’s interpretation of being in danger, whether real or imaginary danger. Either way, the pain felt is still very real. You may be asking, how does our brain determine the level of risk we are in? That’s a great question; […]

Chronic Pain
Posture and Your Headaches

Posture and Your Headaches

Posture and Your Headaches Posture is something that most people don’t think too much about on a daily basis. It’s something that often comes naturally and is commonly taken for granted. However, poor posture can have a big impact on overall health, including contributing to or causing headaches. Physical therapists see many patients who suffer […]

Chronic Pain
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis             Roughly 1 in 4 active individuals deal with Achilles tendonitis symptoms at some point. Typically speaking, it occurs with a rapid increase in activity in a short amount of time. For example, if someone who is sedentary decides to train and run a marathon and starts running […]

Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Recovery/Training