Chronic vs. Acute Pain: What You Need to Know Pain is a part of life, but not all pain is the same. Whether you have just twisted your ankle or have had nagging back pain for the last few years, understanding the type of pain you are having will help to create your treatment plan […]
Chronic PainWhat Does Craniosacral Therapy Help With? What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, manual therapy that releases tensions and restrictions deep within the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, and improve overall health. Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger developed CST after extensive clinical research at Michigan State University. In 1985, the Upledger […]
Chronic Pain, Posture, Relaxation, SleepJoint Protection for Flexible Fingers Overly flexible, also known as hypermobile, fingers can be prone to injury and pain if not properly cared for. Thankfully, caring for hypermobile fingers does not need to be complicated. There are simple and practical ways to protect fingers and reduce injury. Learn how the therapists at Freedom PT Services […]
Chronic Pain, EDS, Occupational TherapyDry 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, TMJWhen 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, EDS7 Days to a Headache-Free Life: Daily Strategies for Lasting Relief A headache is a common condition defined as a pain in one’s face or head. Most people (children, adolescents, and adults) will experience headaches many times in their lives. There are more than 300 types of headaches that fall into 2 subcategories primary and […]
Chronic Pain, TMJUnderstanding 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 PainPosture 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 […]
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