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, SleepUnderstanding 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 PainBenefits 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/TrainingTips for Managing Fibromyalgia Overview of the disorder Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal chronic disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. In addition to pain, fibromyalgia can cause fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is believed that fibromyalgia occurs due to the different ways the brain and spinal cord process both painful and […]
Chronic PainDon’t Miss A Tee-Off Golf is an activity that has been enjoyed by many for a very long time. Although it can be played at varying levels of intensity, golf is still a sport, and the physical demands to perform this sport can still lead to injuries. One such injury that is common in golf […]
Golf/TPI, Sports MedicineWhat 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 PainExercise 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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