One of the most common questions asked during a session is, “why are my joints making noise? What does it mean?” There are a variety of “sounds” that our joints make for many possible causes. It is common to have “noise” in your joint and does not necessarily mean there is an injury. For example, […]
Chronic PainThose who suffer from pain at some point in their life know that not everyone fits into a traditional pain management box. The Freedom therapeutic laser is a safe, pain-free treatment that has no side effects, no downtime, and does not require surgery or drugs. Finding the right pain treatment for you can be difficult, […]
Chronic PainWhat is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain throughout the body. Although still not fully understood, we’re gaining more insight as a medical community to help those who experience this. Learn to manage fibromyalgia. Symptoms can include: Tender points throughout both sides of the body Stiffness Extreme tiredness Extreme sensitivity Brain […]
Chronic PainManaging Your TMJ Pain If you currently have or are managing TMJ pain, you are likely aware that certain foods are more painful to eat than others; or, you may have new-onset jaw pain and are finding that eating anything right now hurts. Trying to navigate pain with eating can be frustrating. Here is a […]
Chronic Pain, TMJExercise and Arthritis One of the most frequently asked questions I receive in the clinic is ‘can I exercise even though I have arthritis?’ My answer is a resounding ‘yes, it is important to continue to move!’ There are a couple of factors that come into play when I begin to help a patient develop […]
Chronic PainTreating Chronic Low Back Pain Did you know that people go to their doctors with complaints of back pain more frequently than any other problem? Sixty-five million Americans have reported a recent episode of back pain. Close to 16 million adults, roughly 8 percent, experience persistent or chronic back pain. As a result, they are […]
Chronic PainHeadaches and Temporomandibular Dysfunction- “Are they related?” Are you a chronic headache sufferer? Do you have neck pain, facial pain, a sensation of ear fullness, or pain? If you have never had your neck/ face/temporomandibular joint (TMJ) assessed by a trained TMJ Specialist Physical Therapist, you may be suffering from headaches unnecessarily. Many patients that […]
Chronic Pain, TMJHow to Get Relief from Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a common disease, with more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children affected. Arthritis is not a single disease, it encompasses more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. While there is no true definition of arthritis, it is a condition associated with joint pain […]
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