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 PainTips 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 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 PainThe Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture Dry needling is a technique often used by professionals including but not limited to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and chiropractors. A question that comes up frequently is the similarities and differences between dry needling and acupuncture. There are only a few similarities between the two. First, they […]
Dry NeedlingTreating 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 PainFreedom Therapeutic Laser Therapy LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The New Freedom Laser, available at all locations, is another great adjunct to the treatment that Freedom already offers. Therapy lasers have been used and researched extensively in Europe for more than 30 years. However, the United States Food and Drug […]
Chronic PainAs Physical and Occupational Therapists, we see pain and inflammation quite a bit throughout our day. Each patient we see is unique and their body presents pain and inflammation differently. As therapists, we have been taught and learned quite a few approaches to treating pain over our careers.
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