Understanding Chronic Pain Syndrome
When Persistent Pain Begins to Take a Mental Toll Everybody hurts at some point and often for good reason. Pain is one of the ways your body tells you that something is wrong, that you need to seek medical attention. In many instances, the cause of your pain is clear and the pain goes away after … [Read more...]
What to Expect from a Physical Therapist
The Tools and Techniques PT Practitioners Use to Address Pain If you have either chronic or traumatic pain, physical therapy can provide both immediate and long-term relief. As a general rule, you'll typically need a referral from your general practitioner to visit a physical therapist, and you'll … [Read more...]
Recognizing Post-Concussion Syndrome
The Causes and Diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) Any time you've had a blow to the head, there's a risk of concussion. Often, there are immediate indications you've suffered a concussion—difficulty speaking, disorientation, severe headache, amnesia or confusion. In some situations, … [Read more...]
Types of Chronic Pain—Fibromyalgia
The Telltale Symptoms One of the more common types of chronic pain is a medical condition known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The symptoms typically include: Widespread pain, most often at so-called "tender points," near joints. The pain is more pronounced when the tender points are touched or … [Read more...]
The Importance of Seeking Immediate Medical Treatment after a Car Accident
Protecting Your Health after a Motor Vehicle Accident When you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident, particularly when it seems obvious that the injuries are not catastrophic or life-threatening, there can be a tendency to downplay the consequences. Experts say that some of that is … [Read more...]
The Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Incidents that May Lead to Brain Trauma Your brain is the control room for your body—managing movement; guiding thought, speech and memory; ensuring orderly function of organs; and governing your five senses. Any type of injury to your brain can have a dramatic impact on your daily life. The … [Read more...]
Non-Pharmaceutical Options for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Holistic Approaches to the Treatment of Persistent Pain When you have to deal with physical pain on a daily basis, it can be virtually paralyzing. You may find it difficult or impossible to work. You may be forced to give up activities that you love because the pain is too much to bear. It can make … [Read more...]
Impairment Ratings and Workers’ Compensation
No matter what industry you’re in, injuries are always possible. From carpal tunnel at a desk job to a construction site accident, you run the risk of suffering an injury that could greatly affect your wage-earning abilities. If you do suffer a workplace injury, know that you have recourse if your … [Read more...]
What is ImPACT Testing and Can It Help Keep Athletes Safer?
As an athlete, you’ve worked hard to hone your skills whether you’re on the field, in the gym, or on the road. Unfortunately, all the preparation in the world can’t always prevent accidents and injuries. If you are injured, there’s a strong chance you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury such … [Read more...]
