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...]
Understanding High-Impact Chronic Pain
When Long-Term Recurring Pain Has a Devastating Effect on Your Daily Life You may not have heard the term "high-impact chronic pain," but chances are good you have experienced it. According to at least one national study, nearly 11 million adult Americans have sought treatment over the last year … [Read more...]
The Many Causes of Chronic Back Pain—Spinal Problems
Understanding the Ways that Spinal Challenges Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain What's the most frequent source of pain in your body? Most likely, it's associated with your back and your spine. Whether you're standing, sitting, moving around or lying down, your back is usually involved in some way. … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
