Degenerative Brain Disorders Caused by Repetitive Head Trauma There's been a lot of press over the past few years about concussions—and with good reason. One recent study found that 87% of professional and amateur football players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a permanent and … [Read more...]
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Managing Pain When You Have an Active Lifestyle
How to Keep Pain from Interfering with an Active and Healthy Lifestyle When you lead an active lifestyle—hiking, running, biking, regular involvement in athletics and sports—some pain just comes with the territory. In the long run, though, an active lifestyle will keep you healthier, allowing you … [Read more...]
Using Physical Therapy to Treat Pain
PT as a Pain Management Tool When you're experiencing chronic or regular pain, just the thought of moving can make you wince. You may think that staying immobile, with ice or a heating pad and an anti-inflammatory, is the best strategy for relief. To the contrary, though, engaging in physical … [Read more...]
