Making Certain You Get the Right Treatment Often, when you have suffered physical injury, you'll find both physical therapy and rehabilitation ("rehab") among the treatment options. It's not uncommon for the terms to actually get used interchangeably. Are they the same thing? If not, how do they … [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...]
Will Wearing a Helmet Prevent a Concussion?
Not Necessarily…But It's Still a Very Good Idea According to national studies, about two million athletes suffer some type of concussion in the United States every year. Many safety advocates have called for mandatory helmet laws and rules, arguing that many or most concussions could be avoided … [Read more...]
The Most Common Types of Back Injuries
Frequent Causes of Trauma Related to the Back Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that one in every two working Americans will lose at least a day of work in 2019 due to back soreness or pain. That's more than 250 million working days lost every year! Some people have the misfortune to inherit some … [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...]
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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...]
Recognizing Post-Concussion Syndrome
The Causes and Diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) Any time you've had a blow to the head, there's a risk of concussion. Often, there are immediate indications you've suffered a concussion—difficulty speaking, disorientation, severe headache, amnesia or confusion. In some situations, … [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...]
