Pain Relief Tips & Resources
Read our latest pain relief tips and resource articles from our health blog. We cover topics ranging from pain, injuries, and current treatment strategies that are supported by research. We’ve tried to distill this information down to a simple, easy-to-read format, so you don’t have to wade through the mind-numbing statistics, p-values, and T-tests. Our hope is that these articles help guide you on your road to overcoming pain and returning to those activities that are meaningful to you.
Chronic Pain? How to address persistent pain.
What exactly is chronic pain? Well, the easy answer is "pain that has been going on for a while". But let's dive into the details a bit. We'll try to provide a high-level explanation of pain & chronic pain and what the research shows is effective in treating it....
Kinesiology Tape: What it is & how to use it
***NERD ALERT! This article covers the ins-and-outs of kinesiology tape. Being a former professor, I can't help but share all of the research and details here, so be prepared 🙂 What is Kinesiology Tape? If you have watched any major sporting event in the...
Living with Osteoarthritis (OA)
As we age, time takes its toll on many of our body’s systems and organs. Our joints are no different. Osteoarthritis is a common issue that many people will deal with as they age. What is Osteoarthritis? Arthritis basically just means “inflammation of...
Physical Therapy Treatment Options for Lymphedema
Lymphedema poses many challenges to providers and patients alike. Often times, specialists like vascular surgeons receive referrals for patients diagnosed with lymphedema, and there is little they can do surgically to reverse lymphedema. For patients, a...
Knee Pain? Outpatient Therapy Treatment Options
Many conditions lead to knee pain. However, osteoarthritis (OA) and patellar tendinopathy (PT) are the most common causes of knee pain in adults [1][2]. Symptoms go on for years and impact quality of life, participation in sports or leisure activities, and even work-...
Low Back Pain or Sciatica? Treatment Options from the Research
Low back pain and sciatica can be frustrating and sometimes confusing. I know when my wife was pregnant with one of our children, she experienced low back pain and sciatica. It kept her up at night, limited her movement during the day, and prevented her from doing...
Long-Haul Covid-19? Rehab Options
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has stressed and challenged healthcare systems worldwide. This highlighted the need to improve our capacity to adequately address the needs of frail patients following prolonged hospitalizations [1]. For many who have had...
Can knee exercises help prevent surgery?
I'm sure you've heard the adage "move it or lose it!". Especially when talking about pain, recovering from surgery, or even preventing surgery, active movement & exercise play a big role in living a healthy and engaged life. This holds true for knee pain as well....
Stay at Home Safely: Preventing Falls & Improving Independence
If you or a loved one is having a hard time getting around the house, you may be looking for ways to stay at home safely for longer while keeping independence at the forefront. Depending on the situation, some people turn to in-home care or aids to help with things...
Therapy vs. Surgery for Rotator Cuff Pain: What the Research Shows
Do you have shoulder pain? If you do, you're not alone. Shoulder pain ranks just shy of lower back pain when it comes to causes of disability & pain. That makes it a fairly common reason that patients may schedule an appointment with a doctor or specialist,...
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