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...]
