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...]
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...]
Get Ahead Of Your Pain With A Multidisciplinary Approach
Pain, whether chronic or acute, can be debilitating. Handling the physiological and psychological impact of pain effectively is critical in order to sustain an active and healthy life throughout your recovery. Even if you are recovering from a traumatic injury or managing the symptoms of a … [Read more...]
Pain Management after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Alleviating Your Discomfort after a Car Crash It's a sobering statistic—the average American is involved in a motor vehicle collision about once every 18 years and will have been in four crashes by the age of 70. Even if it's a minor fender-bender with impact at a relatively slow speed, the … [Read more...]
