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.
Physical Therapy and Massage
Can I come to physical therapy to get a massage? The short answer is, no. So you may be asking why you get a “massage” during your physical therapy session. Manual therapy –not to be confused with massage therapy– can be implemented during physical therapy...
How does dry needling help reduce pain?
Maybe you've heard of Dry Needling being used to treat pain in therapy. Perhaps you even wondered whether dry needling could help you and your painful situation. We can talk about theories and approaches to using Dry Needling to treat certain conditions. But, you till...
“Pain, Pain Go Away”: How Weather Affects Joint Pain
Have you been diagnosed with arthritis? Do you notice your joints hurt more when it rains, or when temperatures become colder? This increase in pain is real, but the good news is that there are steps you can take to lessen the effects of weather related pain. Let's...
What to Expect from a Dry Needling Session
Interested in trying dry needling to help with your rehab, but not sure what to expect? You’ve come to the right place! To be more prepared and comfortable in your session, read the following information. We want you to know what to expect from a dry needling...
How a Physical Therapist Can Help to Prevent Falls
As we age, falls may become more prevalent. Falls also become more detrimental the older we get, due to longer healing times needed for an aging body. If you or someone you know is at a risk for falling or has unsteadiness when they walk - a physical therapist (PT)...
Dry Needling for TMJ
What does the research say about Dry Needling for TMJ? Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is cited as the third most prominent pain condition worldwide [1]. Many people who experience TMD have symptoms including headaches and neck pain in addition to pain at the TMJ....
Why “No Pain, No Gain” is a Wrong Idea
Let’s be honest, we have all heard the phrase “no pain, no gain”, or “go big or go home”. If I am being completely honest, I’ve said this a time or two while in the gym myself and I hear it quite frequently from my patients. So, is this slogan true in the realm of...
Is Telehealth Physical Therapy Right for Me?
Is Telehealth Physical Therapy Right for Me? It seems like the world changed course after COVID, resulting in many fields moving their practice model in new directions. Healthcare is not immune. So many types of medical specialties are now providing options for...
It Hurts!!! I should rest? A Clinician Explains Fear Avoidance
Ever heard the term Fear Avoidance? Have you ever had an injury and thought you should avoid all movement? Or even been fearful of movement? What is Fear Avoidance? The fear avoidance model describes how individuals develop and maintain chronic pain as a...
Is Diabetes Reversible?
Is Diabetes Reversible? Chances are, as you are reading this, you can think of 2-3 people you know with diabetes, most of whom have Type 2 diabetes. Maybe you are one of them. According to the National Institute of Health in 2019, 11.3% of the American population had...
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