Help! My Back “goes out” Every Year Every year, oftentimes through gritted teeth or grimaces of pain with almost any movement, countless people utter the phrase “I threw my back out again.” These repeat, acute onsets of low back pain that often resolve within days, weeks, or even months can be frustrating and debilitating. These […]
Chronic Pain, SpineLiving With Arthritis Arthritis may impact one or several joints in your body and often results in pain, inflammation, stiffness, and/or difficulty with mobility. There are several tools available to help alleviate pain from arthritis so you can continue to participate in the activities you love. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy is one treatment option […]
Chronic PainLifestyle Tips for Living Well with Osteoporosis Being given the diagnosis of osteoporosis does not mean you need to quit doing all the things you enjoy. Those living with osteoporosis can live full and active lifestyles through small modifications and tips. Here are a few lifestyle tips for those living with osteoporosis. Living well with […]
Chronic Pain, Pain ManagementOne 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 […]
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